Mathematics Teacher

• Aug 2020 - Present

Process Engineer

• Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

Process Engineer

• Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

Working part time to develop and implement process documentation to transition developmental products to contract coating and converting operations. Documentation includes Trial specifications, machine logs, COC/COA's, and creating a database to track results of completed trials. Working part time to develop and implement process documentation to transition developmental products to contract coating and converting operations. Documentation includes Trial specifications, machine logs, COC/COA's, and creating a database to track results of completed trials.

Process Improvement Engineer

• Mar 2016 - Aug 2017

Work with production supervisors and quality department to improve quality of products coming off of two coating and six converting machines. Work with sales personnel to understand customer issues. Member of the original Project Safety Management (PSM) team, focusing on documenting SOPs for the plant. Track improvements to report to corporate. Run waste reduction team meetings, looking at both machine performance and material usage. Oversee any improvement trials and schedule personnel to watch throughout entire run. Active member on Safety Committee. ● Led team to reduce defects in specific product line by 75% Show less

Process Engineer III

• Jun 2002 - Mar 2016

Oversaw production of continuous coated films on three production lines. Responsible for aiding/assisting in day-to-day production operations, as well as developing and implementing process improvements to reduce machine down time. Created, optimized, and updated machine specifications for all lines, keeping within company's ISO standards. Troubleshot internal and external quality complaints, using root cause analysis to eliminate the issue from future production. Participated in 5S throughout the company, including Kaizan events, Kanbans, andmonthly audits. Oversaw the running and eventual transfer of new products from pilot scale to production. Aided accounting in generating accurate quotes for potential customers based on machine run times.● Installed and maintained visual web inspection systems on all coating lines and high-speed sheeter; enabling operators to reduce waste and marking defective film for easy removal● Participated in the design, purchase, and commissioning of a high-speed sheeter, which increased throughput 800% Show less

Process Engineer I

• Dec 2004 - Jun 2012

Troubleshot in line problems. Trained operators on effective and safe operation of new equipment. Wrote training documents to allow operators to set up and use a knife plotter for customer parts, without Process setting up the machine. Oversaw production in the converting department, including quality analysis and machine and packaging specifications. ● Participated in the purchase, installation, commissioning, training, and process development for two converting machines for roll formation of continuous webs.● Participated in a team to increase throughput of machines by 300% Show less

Process Engineer

• Aug 2003 - Dec 2004

Responsible for trials on half of the coating machines, running three coat weight gauges on the machines. Trained operators on these gauges. Implemented process improvements and waste management. Tested special samples, certified outgoing materials as needed, analyzed quality data to determine problem products, and recommended methods of improvement. Responsible for trials on half of the coating machines, running three coat weight gauges on the machines. Trained operators on these gauges. Implemented process improvements and waste management. Tested special samples, certified outgoing materials as needed, analyzed quality data to determine problem products, and recommended methods of improvement.