Quality-oriented and solutions-focused Senior Extrusion Engineer eager to contribute expertise in R&D and Operations toward supporting the objectives of a progressive organization.

 

 

Posses 16 years of experience in extrusion manufacturing supplying the medical device market. Able to define goals, uncover challenges, propose modifications, and apply Lean manufacturing approaches to achieve process improvements. Considerable personnel management experience inclusive of hiring, training, managing and directing employees. Able to cultivate a cooperative climate across multiple departments, and identify opportunities which will result in long-term benefits for the employer.  Solid knowledge and experience in ISO 9000/0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000 quality systems. Exemplary communication, prioritization, scheduling, project management, and customer service expertise. Adept at root cause analysis, CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action), facility and equipment maintenance, department documentation, and inventory control.

Key Achievements:

 

• Defined specific guidelines to streamline several processes at Fluortek, dramatically boosting output by up to 400% while also fortifying quality of tubing being manufactured.
• Scrutinized and successfully addressed department issues relating to non-conforming product, customer complaints, and delivery efficiency, significantly elevating QA performance for Advanced Polymers.
• Sourced and introduced $1M+ in new equipment to launch department featuring two horizontal extrusion lines and resin driers.
• Effectively relocated complete extrusion department and equipment to new facility without impacting productivity or business continuity.
• Resourcefully implemented Lean techniques in extrusion manufacturing department to considerably strengthen productivity.
• Represented AP Extrusion at MDM show with full authorization to handle all technical questions.

 

 

Fluortek, Inc., Easton, PA, 2009 to 2010

Extrusion Engineer C R&D Team

• Constantly explored and implemented Lean manufacturing strategies to improve efficiency, process control, and cost containment.
• Oversaw quotes, analysis and reporting for CIP projects.
• Conducted R&D runs for several materials including some co-extrusion runs.
• Partnered with manufacturing department to examine and expeditiously resolve processing issues.
• Administered basic extrusion training for operators.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Advanced Polymers, Inc., Salem, NH, 2000 to 2009

Extrusion Manager

         Spearheaded Extrusion Department operations including scheduling of runs, troubleshooting, inventory, vendor relations, operator training, quality assurance/control, and report preparation and presentation.

         Decisively established operating plans, prepared staff schedules, provided extrusion quotes to sales department as needed, and analyzed customer specifications.

         Served as Process Engineer for all R&D extrusion runs including selecting or designing tooling.

         Authored department procedures and extrusion run documentation.

         Proactively participated in CAPA projects as investigator and implementation leader.

         Maintained equipment by troubleshooting and repairing problems, or collaborating with vendors to achieve rapid issue resolution.

         Monitored material usage to maintain sufficient inventory on raw materials, manufacturing supplies, and equipment needed for optimum department operations.

 

AP Extrusion, Salem, NH, 1994 to 2000

Extrusion Engineer / Supervisor

• Brought on board as first full-time employee of start-up company, tasked with coordinating run and maintenance processes for all extrusion equipment including extruder, cooling tank, laser gauge, cutter/puller, take-away conveyor and winder. 
• Quickly given supervisory role, applying dynamic leadership talents toward hiring, training, developing, directing and evaluating operators.
• Exercised sharp organizational skills to develop all procedural documentation for extrusion runs, scheduling all extrusion runs, and maintaining applicable tooling, equipment, and materials.
• Examined, troubleshot, repaired and maintained all equipment issues and repairs. 

 

 

University of Massachusetts, Lowell      

BS in Information Systems (in progress), Concentration in Plastics

Current GPA 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000 2003 Auditor, 2008 to Present     

 

ISO 9000 2001 Auditor, 2002 to Present

 

 

Microsoft Office Suite, DocStar document management system, MAX inventory system, CAD software