Principal Manufacturing Engineer at Medtronic Inc.
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Current
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- Principal Manufacturing Engineer at Medtronic Inc.
- Past
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- Senior Manufacturing Engineer at CyberOptics Corp.
- Manufacturing Engineer at TSI Incorporated
- Testing Engineer at Xetex Incorporated
- Laboratory Machinist at University of Minnesota
- Technical Aide at 3M Corporation
- Nuclear machinist Mate (E-6) at United States Navy
- Education
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- Bethel College
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Excelsior College
- United States Naval Nuclear Power School
- Connections
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- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Websites
Loren Evers’s Summary
I have extensive experience in manufacturing systems, with an emphasis on biomedical manufacturing and micro molding.
My specialties are training and molding technology involving silicone rubber and thermoplastic materials. My current focus is on micro molding technologies using silicone rubber in biomedical applications.
My Masters Degree in Manufacturing Systems makes me uniquely qualified to work on all aspects of product lifecycle.
I am also an Education Professional and have completed my coursework to become a certified PostSecondary Teacher.
I have many years of training experience, and I am available for lectures and adjunct faculty positions. I am qualified to teach in areas of technology and engineering. My specialties are Online Collaboration and Problem Solving as well as Micro Molding and Manufacturing technologies such as 5s, Lean and Six Sigma.
How can I add value to your organization?
Loren Evers’s Specialties:
Silicone Rubber Molding, Thermoplastic Molding, Micro Molding, Micro Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Product Transfer, Medical Device Manufacturing, Online Collaboration and Problem Solving, Lecturing, Adjunct Faculty Positions, Training.
Loren Evers’s Experience
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Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Medtronic Inc.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MDT; Medical Devices industry)
October 2004 — Present (4 years 10 months)
•Provide engineering support to production area that produces 2.4 million molded parts/year
•Responsible for designing, building and maintaining tooling and equipment for production floor
•Design and operate manufacturing systems compliant to 21 CFR Part 820 as well as 210 and 211
•Develop manufacturing processes and systems for molding implantable medical product
•Work with design engineers on implantable molded rubber part design, tool building and qualification
•Design “Next Generation” molded parts and processes using Drug based additives (CFR 210&211)
•Utilize Micro molding techniques to design and produce very small human implantable parts
•Build, qualfy, and install equipment using Liquid Silicone Rubber and Transfer Molding technologies
•Utilize 5S, Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve and refine manufacturing systems
•Partner with vendors to specify requirements and negotiate purchase of new capital equipment -
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
CyberOptics Corp.
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; CYBE; Semiconductors industry)
August 2000 — October 2004 (4 years 3 months)
Company Description: CyberOptics designs and manufactures Optical Inspection Equipment for use in the Semi Conductor Industry.
•Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing systems for two distinct product lines
•Provide engineering and manufacturing support to assemblers and technicians on production floor
•Work closely with Purchasing Department regarding vendor qualification and performance
•Team leader for manufacturing system transfer of product production from UK to US
•Perform detailed cost analysis of components and make necessary changes to manufacturing system
•Manufacturing Team leader on multiple product cost reduction projects
•Work closely with R&D Engineers on product and process improvement projects
•Conduct ISO Audits and prepare reports as Quality Team Leader -
Manufacturing Engineer
TSI Incorporated
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)
February 1996 — August 2000 (4 years 7 months)
•Responsible for manufacturing systems for multiple product lines
•Performed regulatory duties and responsibilities as Corporate Radiation Safety Officer
•Performed regulatory duties with FDA as Corporate Laser Safety Officer
•Prepared all reports and regulatory matters regarding Laser Safety and Radiation Safety
•Conducted Internal audits and trained personnel on ISO system as Lead Auditor
•Developed curriculum and trained company personnel on ISO 9000, Regulatory, and Safety Issues -
Testing Engineer
Xetex Incorporated
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Research industry)
June 1995 — June 1996 (1 year 1 month)
•Designed and operated air-to-air heat exchanger testing systems
•Developed standardized testing procedure and implemented DOE testing program
•Published detailed reports on experimental setup and results
•Programmed and operated microprocessor and PLC based controllers via PC interface -
Laboratory Machinist
University of Minnesota
(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Research industry)
April 1991 — February 1996 (4 years 11 months)
•Extensive experience in setup and operation of lathe, vertical milling machine, and surface grinder
•Operated machine tools to make equipment for Geology Department research apparatus
•Worked closely with research scientists on design and building of test and experimental apparatus
•Supported scientists and researchers regarding maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment -
Technical Aide
3M Corporation
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MMM; Research industry)
December 1990 — June 1995 (4 years 7 months)
•Operated and repaired mechanical and control systems in production of Alumina Ceramic fibers
•Analyzed problems and designed mechanical alterations to Fiber Line production equipment
•Troubleshooting and repair of microprocessor based control and data acquisition systems
•Performed data collection and interpretation of DOE results -
Nuclear machinist Mate (E-6)
United States Navy
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
August 1984 — August 1990 (6 years 1 month)
•Reactor Plant Supervisor - responsible for operation and maintenance of ships power systems
•Machinery History Coordinator - documented repairs and provided analysis of reactor plant equipment
•Divisional Section Leader - supervised up to 15 mechanics in reactor plant maintenance
•Certified to perform QC and Quality Audits of nuclear components and systems
Loren Evers’s Education
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Bethel College
Certification , Postsecondary Education , 2007 — 2008
This is a highly recommended certification for anyone interested in teaching in the Postsecondary arena. (http://gs.bethel.edu/certificates/teachingcert)
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
MS , Manufacturing Systems , 1998 — 2000
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BSME , Mechanical Engineering, Minor Archaeology , 1990 — 1996
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Excelsior College
AS , General Engineering , 1988 — 1990
I completed my Associates Degree from Excelsior College while serving in the United States Navy.
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United States Naval Nuclear Power School
Tech , Nuclear Propulsion Systems , 1984 — 1986
This schooling was performed while serving in the United States Navy at the US Naval Training Center in Orlando Florida.
Additional Information
Loren Evers’s Websites:
Loren Evers’s Interests:
I am interested in all aspects of Teaching and Education with an emphasis on Online Learning. See my webpage for my teaching portfolio (http://www.theteachingbox.com) I have had an article published recently in MicroManufacturing talking about Micro Molding in the Biomedical World http://www.micromanu.com/x/guideArticle.html?id=38
Loren Evers’s Groups:
Micro Molding, Education
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Medical Device Guru -
Medtronic
Loren Evers’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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