Denis Belik

Developing, supervising, and managing the entire manufacturing and R&D equipment testing of pharmaceutical custom design equipment for first On demand, shortage-response medication production pod.

• Develops, documents and reviews test cases, test procedures and final test reports for junior test engineers for current and future company medical production and R&D equipment.
• Working closely with System engineers to identify User needs and System requirements for new medical hardware product.
• Working closely with System engineers to identify Risks. Working on generating PHA, aFMEA, dFMEA.
• Work in close collaboration with suppliers and generate URS documentation for company's new manufacturing equipment and GMP/ISO 7 clean room medical equipment.
• Formulate and write test plans and test cases from URS documentation according to GMP to support execution of test strategies.
• Incorporated delivery requirements into planning of testing schedules.
• Develop test facility design requirements for integrated system testing of key systems by synthesizing applicable system design requirements.
• Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
• Enhanced software quality by developing and executing comprehensive test plans and cases.
• Recommended changes and corrections to developers for optimal software performance and usability.
• Engage with vendors to provide technical oversight of testing scope including prototyping, mockups, and factory acceptance testing.
• Provide general oversight of internal and external testing activities to verify the technical and programmatic completeness of testing performed.
• Develop and maintain test schedules.
• Ensures that junior test engineers write test plans and test scenarios by using requirements documentation to support test strategies while overseeing testing.
• Evaluated function, performance and design compliance of every product against design standards and customer needs.
• Closely working in medical manufacturing area including cleanroom with junior test engineers and test technicians to oversee medical, electrical, hardware and chemical material compatibility testing.
• Work closely to develop test plans for thermal tests, life tests, chemical material compatibility for different pieces of medical equipment including peristaltic pumps, flow meters and flow sensors.
• Working with technicians in the manufacturing and R&D hardware assembly area to ensure the proper product assembly process.
• Collaborating with technicians to create and analyze assembly documentation and BOM's for new R&D company hardware development to ensure accuracy.
• Scheduled available resources to conduct assessments and prototype testing.
• Managing and mentoring 5 junior test engineers in technical career, project and test management capacities with varying expertise across various disciplines (electro-mechanical, hardware test systems, and hardware engineering).

Space Exploration Sector. Spacecraft Power Engineering Group.

Full technical and hardware test support for Europa Clipper Spacecraft power box. Including Ground Support test Equipment.

• Developing and providing technical solutions for day-to-day Spacecraft hardware Power Racks. Operations and long-range flight hardware planning.
• Providing high-level technical expertise to test and hardware modification projects in Spacecraft power Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Improving GSE systems by adding new features and Hardware modification according to engineers schematics.
• Analyzing team members' feedback and sharing discoveries to senior officials. Advocating for needed technical changes to GSE protocols, schematic, documentation according to NASA standards.
• Developing flowcharts and diagrams to describe and lay out logical hardware design and operational steps.
• Oversaw installation of software programs and hardware systems to meet flight GSE requirements.
• Resolving hardware malfunctions with systems and programs through troubleshooting.
• Documenting and running GSE software to test on flight GSE hardware.
• Responsible for flight and ground spacecraft power section testing and certification according to NASA test cases standards.
• Following ground and flight test system procedures, including safe to mate, functional verification and system certification.
• Help with other programs to find right hardware product for different flight monitoring antenna development.
• Creating BOM's and procuring parts for power board build.
• Writing new developed hardware test cases and working procedures.
• Defined and tracked test results, defect counts and performance discrepancies.
• Translated product drawings into workable schematics, verifying proper adherence to standards.
• Mentored junior engineering staff, offering instruction on hardware testing and parameters.
• Collaborated with inter-departmental teams and onsite contractors to verify accurate application of prescribed hardware testing protocols.

Managed, assembled, perform full testing and providing full technical support in installation and design of all electrical parts and electronic components for first in USA 16 units of Sleepbox micro hotel located in Dulles International Airport.

• Design and testing input/output Control units to control ventilation, LED light, electric tint window, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth audio connections for 16 Micro hotel units.
• Creating and design specific cables and connectors, required for installation of Sleepbox units.
• Completed quality assurance reviews and final inspections for first in USA Sleepbox UL qualification.
• Creating new and updating existing BOM for Sleepbox first prototype test unit.
• Conduct series of testing in order to obtain UL certification including Thermal, Dielectric voltage withstand and Ground Continuity test
• Produced reports outlining key information at each project stage.
• Established effective policies and procedures to help team members produce Sleep boxes more efficiently.
• Worked with future clients ( Chicago and Boston International airports) to obtain local requirements , update on current progress and resolve concerns.
• Independently prepared and modified drawings, specs, calculations and graphs.
• Prepared technical documentation for operation, troubleshooting and maintenance for IAD site.
• Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment and parts necessary for Sleepbox project.
• Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet IAD customer requirements.
• Wrote protocols, qualification documents, test plans and test reports for quality assurance purposes.
• Used Visio to draft assemblies, models and other technical drawings.

Production Supervisor.

Design, assembles and performs full testing of complex electronics and mechanical assembly of full range of company RFID products, including handheld and stationary RFID readers, antennas, tags and Barcode Scanners.

• Manage 32 Electronic Assemblers and technicians performance, provide feedback, counseling and training.
• Developed team communications and information for engineering/manufacturing meetings.
• Manage to Builds prototype product from assembly procedures and or blueprints, engineering sketches, electronic schematics.
• Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
• Control parts procurements, design and build Development Stations and Engineering Test Fixtures for all RFID engineering developments.
• Control Fabrication , assembling and testing of prototype PCBs by hands or using Proto-Laser100 laser etching or milling machines.
• Perform Board Level and full System Level Testing.
• Re-work and solder PCBs by hand including 0201 components and BGA.
• Inspected manufacturing products to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Design, assemble and test RF coax cables including micro coax.
• Prepare and validate parts list, Create BOM.
• Solve and documenting hardware problems.
• Familiarity with operating common test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, etc.).
• Prototype fabrication and test of full range of different RF antennas for handheld devices or covering big area on company or customer site.
• Prototype fabrication and test of full range of RFID tags. On company or customer site.
• Perform ESD tests.
• Load and upgrade latest firmware for handheld or stationary RFID product.
• Control, Design, prepare, conduct and document full range of temperature tests for all engineering developments.
• Assist project and product engineers with preparing plans and specifications for new products.
• Managing engineering lab. Production line. Lab test equipment, electronic lab and production components inventory.
• Responsible to maintain Test Equipment and Coordinate Equipment Calibration annually.
• Managing and using machine shop equipment such as drill press, band saw, sheers, etc.
• Responsible for hardware department engineering labs ISO Certification preparation.
• Pack and Process Shipments (domestic and international) including Dangerous Goods.
• Conduct safety and company product training according to ISO compliance for new employees.
• Work with senior management on production and planning .
• Review work load and adjust personnel to meet requirements .
• Ensure work orders are completed on time with high quality.

Assembles and performs testing of complex electrical and mechanical systems for dry strip plasma asher and photoresist strip semi-conductor equipment.

• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical systems and sub-assemblies, cables and harnesses for dry strip plasma asher using appropriate hand and power tools, power supply's, multimeters, and signal generators and other test equipment in-house or at customer site.
• Maintain units running on extended test in Lifetest room. Monitors operation, troubleshoot and repair failures.
• Assist engineering and drafters to identify requirements for developing assembly and test procedures to produce prototype equipment and new product.
• Assisted in supplier selection and evaluation processes, contributing to improved supply chain performance.
• Perform in leadership roles including spoke position and project leader.
• Establishes and maintain vendor contacts necessary for procurement of parts and materials.
• Partnered with R&D department to incorporate new technologies into existing manufacturing processes seamlessly.
• Conducted root cause analysis on defective products, leading to targeted improvements in manufacturing processes.
• Managed manufacturing projects and program services to handle engineering and project metrics.
• Evaluated manufacturing equipment performance regularly, recommending upgrades or replacements as needed to maintain optimal efficiency.
• Prepares engineering estimates of time materials and costs for task/project completion.
• Participate in Kaizen event to set up Lean Manufacturing and create standard work instruction, set up work station, material presentation. Resulting in approximately 50% reduction of labor hours.
• Work as team member on creating standard work instructions for all critical assemblies by analyzing current work suggesting actions to eliminate waste and enhance value.