Objective: Process Engineer

Qualifications: Problem Solver, Analytical, Six Sigma Black belt

Job History and Accomplishments:
Pecora Corporation - Construction Sealants Manufacturer
Harleysville, PA
Maintenance Manager (Promotion) January 2010 to August 2010
* Direct all maintenance and facilities activities in support of over 30 work
centers, laboratory, offices and grounds.
* Manage installation projects including VFD's, mezzanine repair, storage tank
conversion and automatic raw material transfer.
* Upgrade Preventive Maintenance software.
* Develop production "pre-flight" checklists to improve uptime.
Process Engineer (Promotion) January 2004 to December 2009
* 67% reduction of waste at sausage filling work center by reducing plumbing,
handling and improving machine capability.
* 67% reduction of labor by optimizing sausage filling work center layout.
* Developed latex viscosity adjustment process based on viscometer capability
to reduce frequency of adjustments by 50%.
* Conducted Corrective and Preventive action investigations. Verified results
.
* Managed all ISO Certification activities including two re-certification audi
ts.
* Instituted "Learning Lunches" program and Provided Six Sigma Methodology tra
ining to R&D and Manufacturing Supervisors.
R&D Chemist (Promotion) May 2002 to January 2004
* Developed Vinyl based silicone intermediate used in non-staining silicone fo
rmula.
Technical Services Representative March 2002 to May 2002
Micro-Coax - Coaxial Cable Manufacturer
Pottstown, PA December 1997 to July 2001
Process Engineer (Promotion) May 1999 to July 2001
* Discovered root cause of over $250,000 in annual raw material waste.
* Achieved 6 sigma levels for 3 critical-to-quality characteristics:
Core to jacket adhesion
Spike-free impedance curves
Delay-coil trim length
* Decreased machine downtime using statistical tolerancing to optimize die sel
ection, and core and jacket purchase specifications.
* Developed Dry Die process to eliminate cleaning and transportation operation
s.
Trainer December 1997 to May 1999
* Led Vision, Mission and Values Task Force.
* Performed Needs Analyses and developed training programs based on results.
Expansion Seal Technologies - Pressure Test Plug Manufacturer
Harleysville, PA November 1995 to December 1997
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Porter Instrument Co., Inc. - Flow Meter and Controller Manufacturer
Hatfield, PA July 1988 to November 1995
Engineering Technician (Promotion)
QC Lab Group Leader (Promotion)
Metrologist (Promotion)
Quality Control Technician
Education:
St. Joseph's MBA Courses:
Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Marketing, Quantitative Methods
Mansfield University, Physics BSEd. Graduated Cum laude in May 1988.
Personal:
I spend most of my time with my wife and three children. I also enjoy listening
to music, reading, and exercise.