Michael D. Porter

I am a subject matter expert at lighting / optics, including UV, vis, Near-IR, and IR (thermal)




Software familiarity includes:

Minitab & R Statistical software

SolidWorks CAD modelling

Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro

Microsoft Word / Excel / Project / Powerpoint / Visio




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Fun fact: In addition to my experience in medical manufacturing, I am an accomplished photographer.

My work has been featured in 7 cookbooks, 6 sewing manuals, a memoir, and in blogs and magazines around the world.




I am a legal permanent resident of Canada.

I became eligible for Canadian citizenship in June 2021; I have completed the application process and am waiting for official citizenship.

Michael D. Porter
P.O. Box 36583
Eastgate PO
Hamilton, ON
L8E5B2

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Engineer with 20 years experience in utilizing a highly technical, hands-on approach to medical device manufacturing and development. I have recently relocated to Canada, and I am seeking to continue to provide and enhance process development, research & development, and manufacturing expertise to a quality-focused team. I use data-driven, sound statistical techniques, creative thought processes and industry-approved methods such as the six sigma methodology to improve capabilities and output. I am experienced working with internal and external customers as necessary to implement product improvements and new product introductions.






I seek a position with a manufacturing facility in the Greater Toronto Area, where I can provide and enhance process development, research & development, and manufacturing aspects. I will use statistical techniques, creative thought processes and industry-approved methods such as the six sigma methodology to improve capabilities and output. I will work with internal and external customers as necessary to implement product improvements and new product introductions. Activities shall be conducted while maintaining high quality product with minimal production disruption, using Good Documentation Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices. I will monitor improvements and provide management with updates and detailed analysis of additional improvement that can be made.






Boston Scientific Corporation Maple Grove, MN

Jan 1998 - Jun 2018

Process Engineering Specialist / Process Development Technician IV

Boston Scientific is a leading manufacturer of medical devices. All work is conducted to high quality medical standards and monitored by FDA, DEKRA, and other regulatory bodies. I have been performing engineering work for the past 8 years, prior to that my role was split between technician and engineering assignments. Duties and experiences include:

* Coordinate assembly and setup of manufacturing equipment, both custom made and off-the-shelf.

* Assist, write, and perform validation activities for equipment including User Requirements, Functional Specifications, Calibration specifications and procedures, and Qualification documents.

* Write and maintain setup, maintenance, and preventative maintenance documents, as well as operator Work Instructions.

* Set up semi-automated data-analysis spreadsheets to monitor equipment for process and equipment control.

* Monitor and investigate product scrap.

* Assess quality controls to ensure high quality output.

* Investigate solutions to minimize future manufacturing scrap.

* Report scrap to management and provide timelines for improvement activities.

* Work with R&D to transition ideas from laboratory-style prototyping to full scale production.

* Design and build prototypes for testing and review

* Establish appropriate specification and controls for product attributes.

* Work with vendors to improve or alter manufacturing equipment to be able to make old and new product.

* Analyze capabilities using statistical software and report the confidence of quality and scrap aspects.

* Write and perform test method validations of measurement equipment as a control for quality and scrap.

* Write and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (pFMEA).

* Improve product yield and throughput through equipment and software updates.

* Propose changes and perform analysis of impact to manufacturing, regulatory bodies, and benefits.

* Work with vendors to improve the mechanical or software design of the machines, minimizing downtime.

* Write validation protocols, perform validation, write validation reports and obtain approvals.

* Monitor improvements for efficacy and potential iterations of improvement.






University of Guelph - Guelph, ON

2018-Current

* Transferred credits from previous universities.

* Completed Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering degree in June 2021

* Completing Minors in Statistics and Project Management through distance-education courses

University of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND

2016-2018

* Transferred credits from U of MN to UND under the Distance Engineering Degree Program

University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN

1996-1998

* Attended courses during high school as part of the PSEO, the Post Secondary Enrollment Options, which allows high-achieving high school students to attend university for both high school and college credit.

* Attended after graduation of high school, but did not complete a degree.