Larry D. Mcmurray

Larry D. McMurray (651) 797-2727 6617 145th Circle N. [email protected] Hugo, MN 55038

Extensive Portfolio: http://larrymcmurray.efoliomn.com

Right Turn MN LLC, Hugo MN June 2013 – Present

651-340-5142 [email protected]

Chief Manager

 Develop Innovative Mechanical Engineering Technology called TendonFlex™ ----TendonTop™, a shade developed to have minimum obstructions while fishing ----TendonTop™ Shade System, a simple to erect portable shade system. I can be utilized where a parked vehicle’s wheels support a base mount for flexible shade frame or anywhere socket type mounting brackets are secured to a structure i.e.; deck, dock boat or table ----TendonArm™ a load bearing positioning arm which has unlimited curve adjustments up to the end of the arm and retain any XYZ location.  Designed floor mounted machine fixture to laminate small 10+ pound rare earth magnets between two plies of tape. This process shears 10 magnets at a time and easily rolls the tape on reel ready for the next process assembly. ----Redesigned product assemble for customer which was included in their Utility Patent  Fabrication of Prototypes  Proof of concept design testing

Canvas World MN LLC, Hugo MN Oct 2010 – June 2013 Chief Manager

 Managed Canvas Shop’s day to day business and up to 4 employees  Designed custom solutions for manufacturing sewn goods  Designed and fabricated mechanical equipment and sewing machine jigs  Provide Root Cause Analysis on canvas repair work  Provided Customer Service and Sales Quotes

Nilfisk-Advance Inc. (World leading manufacturer of professional floor cleaning equipment)

Plymouth, MN July 2009 – June 2010

Quality Supervisor

 Managed up to 7 Quality Technicians  Provide backup support for First Article (FA) Activities  Manage Quality Inventories and Resource Allocation for: ----DMT(Nilfisk’s Non-conforming Material) Processing and Resolution ----Receiving Inspection ----Quality Rework Warehouses ----Factory Restored Inventory ----RGA (Return Goods) Inventory ----First Article Activities ----RGA Receiving and Repair Activities  Responsible for Capturing and Reporting Quality goals and metrics  Provide Root Cause Analysis for Warranty Recovery Returns  Manage & Maintains Vendor Warranty Recovery Program  Provide Corrective Action support for Supplier Quality Related Issues Reell Precision Manufacturing Inc. 2006 – January 2009 Vadnais Heights, MN

R & D Engineering Technician

 Assembled and evaluated prototypes and experimental samples. Made custom samples to engineering sketches or prints. Coordinated sample component procurements.  Utilized Solid Works software to analyze engineering model data.  Conceptualized, designed and assembled test fixtures and assembly tooling.  Procured and qualified test fixture components. Utilized machining skills to modify components and assemblies as required for achieving performance specifications.  With minimal guidance, performed complex tests and recorded pertinent test data.  Prepared data sheets for engineers and provided interpretation of the test results.  Offered engineers work-around solutions to resolve unexpected issues involving the design and fabrication of new production parts and test tooling.  Made microscopic examinations of test parts to document the results of experimental life tests.  Kept and organized records of all design changes to multiple products during production of samples and prototypes.  Maintained and improved designs on test equipment used for long-term product lifecycle testing.  Acted as a resource to other employees.

Achievements:

Introduced three new proprietary product ideas to Reell requiring Record of Invention documentation.

Redesigned a life test fixture for a medical knee support brace which extended the maintenance-free period of the life test from 100,000 cycles to approximately 1.5 million cycles.

Selected to travel to China on two occasions to alleviate unforeseen technical and quality difficulties during the manufacturing of hinges for the Apple’s MacBook Air laptop computer. All shipments were delivered on schedule.

Fresh-Tech, Inc. 1983 – 2002 Normandy Park, Washington

President

 Managed a small business involved in the research and development of a variety of consumer products.  Researched existing products, performed patent searches and market analysis to stay on top of proprietary technology advances.  Fabricated working prototypes from tooling jigs with micro-processed controls, electro-mechanics and pressure systems.  Introduced new technology that required educating consumers and service industries for proper usage.  Patents awarded: US Patent # 6,016,687 Apparatus for indication ozone exposure (Featured in Hammacher Schlemmer’s 2001 Search for Invention) US Patent # 5,788,930 Apparatus for purifying an environment using ozone generation US Patent # 4,863,701 Apparatus for Generating Ozone(Featured in Design News June 25, 1990 "Designer's Corner") Larry McMurray 2 651-797-2727 US Patent # 6,299,172 Game with throw pieces and a variable target assembly US Patent # 4,884,988 Interconnecting building toy panels US Patent # 4,846,757 Form changing rubber-like toy

The Boeing Company Seattle, WA 1986 – 1999

Project Management

 Conceptualized a tool component design re-use database with comprehensive end-user training manual and follow-on process development.  Presented data to senior managers and audiences of 200+.

Tool Designer

 Designed tool fixtures using CATIA v3 solid modeling software.  Lead tool design checker; approved concept proposals with proper bill of materials & evaluated documentation completeness.  Mentored new tool design employees

Tool Engineering Liaison

 Provided manufacturing floor support, for all design tool issues, to the production assemblers, engineers, manufacturing planners, tool fabricators and quality inspectors.  Resolved rejection tags for design failures by submitting drawing changes and affiliated documentation for tool rework and final approval.  Designed cost-effective temporary facility tools.  Created effective tool usage instructions.

Achievements: Lead a specialized team to develop an integrated company-wide tooling process within a new database system.

Accomplished a major milestone for the B-2 Program by designing a low cost Locating Jig required to support the GPS Shelf Installation.

Solely responsible for 3rd shift tool liaison duties required for the B-2 Program production line.

Professional Profile:

 Highly organized and dedicated, with a positive attitude.  Able to handle multiple assignments and consistently meet tight deadlines.  Thrive on working in a challenging environment.  Team Builder

Education:

 South Seattle Community College, WA AAS Mechanical Engineering, GPA 3.8  Century College, MN Pro-E Introduction to Solid Modeling

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