Expert Details
Process Development, Process Optimization, Operations Management, Production Troubleshooting
ID: 730339
Tennessee, USA
Involved in the Process Trials, Research and Testing of the "new" 3M Dynamar Additive, prior to product's market release.Involved in the research, design and testing of a new Animal Control Device. Patented Product released to market.Involved in several Green Energy Projects with Research & Design Specialties Inc.Involved in the Compound and Product Development of a Golf Ball for PING. Developed the process for manufacturing. Involved in the Development of 28 Patented Rubber products CV Boot, New York Transit Authority Track Pad, Bladders and Diaphragms
My experience also includes :
Purchasing : Equipment Molds Raw Materials Departmental Maintenance & Support Supplies
Management Supervision & Training of Operator 's / Departmental Personnel
Overall 24 / 7, around the clock Operations Management of a Rubber Injection / Plastics Department
Responsible for all decisions necessary in the Daily Operations and Maintenance of such department .
Also involved in continual Research & Development Projects regarding Compounds Equipment Products
Travel to interface with Outside Vendor's Senior Management Engineering and Technical Support Personnel .
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1991 | Degree: Continuing Education Certificate | Subject: Management | Institution: University of Tennessee |
| Year: 1987 | Degree: Continuing Education Certificate | Subject: Rubber Technology / Intermediate Rubber Technology | Institution: University of Akron |
| Year: 1982 | Degree: Ind. Engineering did not complete | Subject: Industrial Engineering | Institution: Nashville State Community College |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2007 to 2010 | Employer: Research & Design Specialties Inc. | Title: Engineering Assistant | Department: Research & Design |
Responsibilities:Assist in the research,design and testing of products and compounds. Build models and conduct experiments. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1979 to 1993 | Employer: Amtrol Incorporated | Title: Supervisor Department N-35 | Department: Rubber & Plastics Department N-35 |
Responsibilities:Operations Management of Rubber & Plastics Department N-35 . Continual Process Optimization, Research and Development. Annual Financial Responsibility Ten to Twelve Million. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1975 to 1977 | Employer: Tangent Tool & Die | Title: Tool & Die Apprentice | Department: Tooling |
Responsibilities:Build Tooling, Dies, Jigs and Fixtures. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1977 to 1978 | Employer: Better Bilt Aluminum | Title: Lead Operator Vinyl Extrusion | Department: Vinyl Extrusion |
Responsibilities:Operate and control Process of Vinyl Extrusion Equipment. Set up, troubleshoot and maintenance. |
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Fields of Expertise
development process, diaphragm forming, discrete manufacturing, elastomer, elastomer process development, elastomer processing, manufacturing, manufacturing procedure, manufacturing process design, manufacturing process development, manufacturing process optimization, process control engineering, process design, process development, manufacturing quality assurance, manufacturing cost analysis, laboratory procedure, animal model development, manufacturing troubleshooting, tooling (process), laboratory management, manufacturing productivity, new product development, laboratory, process modification