OBJECTIVE

To obtain an engineering position that will build on design, process engineering and supervisory experience with the opportunity for growth and advancement.

EXPERIENCE

NC 4/2000- 2/2002 (downsize)

Equipment Design Engineer

¨ Responsible for the design and implementation of new equipment as well as enhancements to existing equipment used in the production of optical fiber. Design projects include pneumatic, fluid, thermal and mechanical systems with individual budgets ranging from $100.00 - $904,000.00. Responsible for establishing specifications, documentation and training on equipment designed and installed in the production process.

Process Engineer

¨ Responsible for 24/7 engineering coverage relating to the optical fiber draw process. Utilizing SPC, historical and/or real-time data and root cause analysis to correct current process problem. Characterize and optimize the process in conjunction with equipment, product and production changes. Aid in process changes to improve draw yields and the reduction of scrap relating to the draw process. Aided in the supervision of 50+ technicians reporting to the fiber draw process. Work with other process areas to improve overall yields and fiber quality. Represented draw process engineering on the quality document improvement team to insure ISO compliance.

Equipment Utilization Engineer

¨ Analyze equipment part usage in all fiber plant process areas and make recommendations involving part and/or equipment modification to aid in the reduction of spare part usage and production down time. Involved in the restructuring of the fiber plant preventative maintenance procedures.

NC 2/99- 4/2000

Product Development Engineer - polymer extrusion equipment

¨ Responsible for research and development work, problem solutions and the design of new polymer extrusion gear pumps as well as enhancements to existing product lines. Development projects may include but are not limited to applications involving hydraulic, electronic, mechanical and chemical and/or customer requirements. Responsible for determining and establishing specifications and standards including documentation and training on new products. Performed Finite Element Analysis on existing products as well as new designs. Consult with sales, service and customer on product requirements and specifications where design problems are involved.

R&D Extrusion Lab Supervisor

¨ Responsible for laboratory and field-tests including the operation and data collection during polymer extrusion trials and Rheology testing. Results of tests are documented in such a way as to be presented to a non-technical or technical audience depending on the testing requirements.

NC 3/97-12/98

Polymer Extrusion Engineer Technician

¨Involved in R&D polymer compounding for companies located in the Carolinas

¨ Involved in the setup and operation of a Theysohn twin screw and HPM single screw extruder. Setup responsibilities involve:

q Determining the correct screw configuration
q Feed rate calibration for material and downstream equipment

q Zone temperatures

q Material drying and preparation

Test Engineer Technician

¨ Involved in R&D polymer composite testing in accordance with ASTM standards

NC , Supervisor 9/95 – 12/97

IBM - Charlotte, NC , Test Technician 8/91 - 3/95

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

BS in Mechanical Engineering, 98

E.I.T. - 10/1999

Membership: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society of Plastics Engineers and the Society of Automotive Engineers

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

Familiar with the following software:

¨ SolidWorks - 3D solid modeling (similar to Pro/E)

¨ AutoCAD

¨ ANSYS Professional - Finite element analysis

¨ SPC and Data Analysis - SAS, Wareflow

¨ Microsoft Office products including MS Project

Ref: Candidate # 03975

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