Arnie Melby
About Arnie Melby
Arnie Melby is a Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in the field, currently working at ZMicro, Inc. since 2022. He specializes in the repair and programming of various manufacturing equipment and has a proven track record of improving production quality and efficiency.
Work at ZMicro
Arnie Melby has been employed at ZMicro, Inc. as a Manufacturing Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on improving manufacturing processes and enhancing production efficiency. His expertise in repair and programming of various equipment contributes to the company's operational success.
Education and Expertise
Arnie Melby has a diverse educational background. He studied at Valley City State University, where he achieved a degree in General Studies. He also attended Solano Community College, earning an Associate's Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Additionally, he completed studies in Automotive Technician at North Dakota State College of Science and achieved a Journeyman Ironworker certification. His specialization includes the repair and programming of Siemens, Mydata, Universal, and Panasonic equipment.
Background
Arnie Melby's career spans several years in the manufacturing engineering field. He worked at Sandel Avionics as a Manufacturing Engineer/Manager for 16 years, from 2004 to 2020, in the Greater San Diego Area. He also held positions at iTECH and Appareo Systems, LLC, where he contributed to manufacturing engineering efforts. His early career included a role as an Engineering Technician at North Dakota State University.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Arnie Melby has implemented lean manufacturing techniques and automation, resulting in a 55% reduction in unnecessary labor in electronic manufacturing. He achieved a 70% reduction in machine downtime through effective process engineering and equipment programming. Additionally, he set production records while improving quality in manufacturing processes.