Gordon J.

Norquay
Manufacturing Engineer
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Home: (941) 254-2005
E-mail: gnorquay@tampabay.rr.com

Summary: A highly competent engineer with over ten years of experience within the medical industry, over
fifteen years of experience in technology management positions, and over thirty years of experience within
high-tech industries. Proven track record of excellent problem solving abilities, strong computer skills, and
innovative end results.

Current Status: Retired from Ethicon Endo-Surgery and relocated to Florida. Since then I have been involved
in multiple community activities while enjoying retirement, and I own and operate an Ebay store. However, I
find myself missing the challenges and interaction with people in an everyday work environment. Hence I am
looking for employment.

Internet Profile Links:
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Manufacturing Engineering Medical Device Leadership Group, Tampa, FL 5/2014 - Present
Founder
Attending networking events, including Medical Design and Manufacturing East.
Researching industry leaders, such as Dr Robert Langer, the recipient of the 2013 MDEA Lifetime
Achievement Award.
Tracking industry trends, such as increased regulation, an aging world population, and emerging
markets.
Sharing information among members, because I strive for a cooperative and effective workplace.

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, OH 1/1994 - 1/2004
Principal Engineer
Developed and implemented a state-of-the-art Component Process Capability database using Access to
determine process capability in the design of new products
Managed the transition of the Krytox DF/XF process to TLF-9510/XF, increased throughput on existing
equipment by 50%, procured a second system, and saved $850,000 by eliminating the need for a third
station and bringing product back in-plant
Created a rapid transfer process for RMI and Open Manufacturing, resulting in a 50% reduction in the
amount of time to complete one of these product transfers, and saved over $200,000 in the transfer of
PSX, HCS, Phoenix, Talon, Raptor, Pre-pack, and Blades and Grips
Produced equipment and process to coat and cure the tip of the Indigo fiber with an Acrylic coating in
order to prevent breakage in the field for an annual savings of $160,000
Established Jabil Global Services as a qualified Service and Repair center for EES, and consolidated
Service and Repair operations into Jabil from SeaMed, Plexus, Medtrex, and Indigo.
Developed and implemented a LIM process for manufacturing the Actuator Seal at AK Rubber,
dramatically improving overall process yields by 25%.


Digital Equipment Corp, Multiple Locations 12/1986 - 11/1992
Program Development Manager
Created a high volume, low cost 2 1/2 disk drive, with total responsibility for the project, including
design, manufacturing and marketing
Achieved industry benchmark costs, with the single platter version costs in the $60 - $70 range
Key features of disk drive:
o Outstanding example of DFM, with fewer than half the components in a typical disk drive
o Leadership shock and vibration, with non-operating shock >1,000gs for short duration shocks
o Leadership noise levels below 27 db.
o Power levels among the lowest in the industry, below 2 watts during active modes
o Innovative Architecture designed as an Event Driver State Machine

Engineering and Technology Manager
Created and staffed a world-class test equipment design and build group
Introduced Springfield, MA plant to the new line of disk and tape drives and enabled them to
manufacture these drives

Group Engineering Manager
Managed a ten-million dollar a year budget
Oversaw multiple automation and CIM projects throughout the six manufacturing plants within the
Digital Storage Group
Developed a technology strategy for Storage Group and led the plants in the implementation of
automation and CIM


IBM Corporation, Multiple Locations 6/1968 - 12/1986
Automation Engineering Manager
Led the implementation of the fully automated factory in Charlotte, NC
Managed material handling and logistics, assembly automation, packaging, and shipment

Various Management Positions
Quality Manager and Manufacturing Engineering manager for printer and storage projects
Served as an individual contributor in various technical positions for around eight years prior to
becoming a manager


EDUCATION
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering 1964 - 1968
Columbia University
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences


SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Extensive experience in disk and storage technologies, assembly, fabrication, and semi-conductor
manufacturing, advanced manufacturing and CIM, lean manufacturing, six sigma and process
excellence, robotics, design for manufacturability (DFM) and automation
Certified Six Sigma Process Excellence Black Belt with excellent problem solving skills, including
Kepner Tregoe, DMAIC, Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, ANOVA, Regression
Analysis and Hypothesis Testing
Strong computer skills with Minitab and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and
Access design and programming).
Medical Device industry experience including Product and Process Validations, Capability Studies,
Protocols, ISO 9000, GMP, FMEAs, GR&Rs and Quality Function Deployment.
Fifteen years in various technical management positions including Manufacturing, Quality,
Manufacturing Operations and Product Development.


AWARDS
Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Diversity Level III Award 1999
Partnered with HR to develop and implement a mentoring program within Operations

Six J&J Presidents Quality Awards (PQAs)
Established Jabail as a Service and Repair Center for energy products. 2000
Led the transfer of the UV120 ultra-veress needle from Symbiosis to Harmac. 1999
Annual savings exceeded $1,000,000.
Completed the transfer and integration of the Biopsys Drive and Control module into EES 1998
Represented Operations on the Cost of Goods Review Board (COGS) 1997

Three J&J Achievement Awards
Process Champion for ISO Corrective and Preventive Action. Implemented CATS, a state- 1996
Of-the-art corrective action system
Supported Lacey in Bridgeport, CT for approximately six months in order to eliminate a 1995
$6,000,000 back-order
Transferred the Liga-clip product line from JJMI to Post Surgical. Improved thru put by 33%, 1997
and saved $250,000 annually. This was also a PQA.

IBM Corporation
Numerous IBM Informal Awards 1968 - 1986