AVNA
Bruce Thivierge is currently an Operational Excellence Engineer at AVNA, focusing on improving efficiency, lead time reduction, and scrap reduction company wide. Previously, Bruce held various roles such as Industrialization Manager at RFS - Radio Frequency Systems, Engineering Manager at EDAC Technologies, Systems Engineering Manager at Canberra Industries, and Design Supervisor at ZYGO Corporation. Bruce has a Bachelor's degree in Management from Bellevue University and a background in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Haven.
AVNA
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AVNA (formerly OKAY Industries) is a contract manufacturing partner for leading medical device OEMs. We produce high-quality, complex components and sub-assemblies for precision powered, robotic, and mechanical medical and surgical devices. Our fully-integrated services and continual investment in advanced technology have positioned us as a market leader in metal forming, Multi-Axis CNC and Laser-Swiss machining, laser processing, plastic injection and over-molding, micro-machining, metal stamping, and automated assemblies. A wide variety of in-house manual, semi, and fully automated parts cleaning and finishing services combined with machine design, build, and automation technologies allow us to customize solutions that customers can rely on. Our NextTech R&D & Prototype Centers with fully-dedicated resources allow customers to collaborate with our engineers to refine, produce, and test their design concepts. Working together, we develop manufacturing processes that optimize manufacturability, speed to market, and product performance. Robust quality systems & statistical process controls integrate the latest metrology and data collection technologies with our ERP system to provide real-time visibility at each cell for data analysis and part traceability to ensure we meet and exceed ISO13485 guidelines.