Work in collaboration with Account Executives in the identification and execution of optimization opportunities within customer’s facilities. This includes presenting optimization solution proposals supported by CAD–CAFIS and MAGMASOFT simulation.Provide ongoing technical assistance to customers in the form of metallurgical, production process, gating, risering, pattern layout, product application and casting defect analysis.Participate on Product Management, Product Development and… Show more Work in collaboration with Account Executives in the identification and execution of optimization opportunities within customer’s facilities. This includes presenting optimization solution proposals supported by CAD–CAFIS and MAGMASOFT simulation.Provide ongoing technical assistance to customers in the form of metallurgical, production process, gating, risering, pattern layout, product application and casting defect analysis.Participate on Product Management, Product Development and Operation Teams in the development and commercialization of new product designs.Develop and maintain project plans and time management schedules.Provide comprehensive technical reports on customer projects. Show less

Manage and maintain all four R&D labs in the Cleveland production facilitySchedule and perform preventative maintenance on lab equipment including, kilns, convection ovens, pulpers, dust collection systems, Infrared sensors, humidity controllers.Purchase, install and train new operators on lab equipment and softwareAssist production with equipment errors, recipe deviations, proper storage and disposal of products and raw materialsConduct production studies and make… Show more Manage and maintain all four R&D labs in the Cleveland production facilitySchedule and perform preventative maintenance on lab equipment including, kilns, convection ovens, pulpers, dust collection systems, Infrared sensors, humidity controllers.Purchase, install and train new operators on lab equipment and softwareAssist production with equipment errors, recipe deviations, proper storage and disposal of products and raw materialsConduct production studies and make recommendations to improve production efficiencies, safety, and product qualityManage all recipes and support marketing dept. across more than 50 product linesHandle various designs or formulations, materials testing and sample preparation Interface with sales and marketing team to define customer projects and meet required goals Assist in the development of new products and troubleshoot product problems Report regularly on project status Prepare technical reports on internal experimentation as required Coordinate manufacturing trials with Foseco Plants Interface with Purchasing and outside vendors to define Purchasing Material Specs Show less

Performed various tests on existing and experimental products to determine mechanical and physical properties, i.e. cold crush strength, modulus of rupture, erosion resistance, thermal shock resistance, porosity and density.Tracked and reported test results to supervising engineer along with conclusions, and recommendations for further testing.Worked to develop new castable products for use in purging applications, identified possible improvements to formulation and production… Show more Performed various tests on existing and experimental products to determine mechanical and physical properties, i.e. cold crush strength, modulus of rupture, erosion resistance, thermal shock resistance, porosity and density.Tracked and reported test results to supervising engineer along with conclusions, and recommendations for further testing.Worked to develop new castable products for use in purging applications, identified possible improvements to formulation and production process.Produced and supplied materials for production trials and products for alpha customer trialsAcquired/designed/implemented new equipment needed for non-standard and newly developed testingDeveloped and implemented new Standard Test Methods for evaluation of thermal shock susceptibility, and steel erosion resistance in fired alumina productsAnalyzed results for analytical testing such as XRF, XRD, and thermal expansion.Used scanning electron microscope to analyze used products and report causes of failure, as well as improvement opportunities.Collected and evaluated used refractory pieces in efforts to better address customer complaints, identify root cause of failure, and instruct plants on proper use.Lead 5S team to implement and maintain better work practices that adhere to global 5S standardsIdentified and carried out corrective and preventive actions with a focus on improving lab safety. Show less

Responsible for quality inspections from raw materials, through to finished products, as well as handling complaints on jobs sites and finished buildings.Visit and inspect quarries, perform carbon and sulfur analysis on prospective dig sites, and monitor incoming clay/shale for color and composition.Monitor all incoming raw materials for color, and particle size distribution so assure it is within acceptable tolerances.Perform daily QA audits on all production areas to assure… Show more Responsible for quality inspections from raw materials, through to finished products, as well as handling complaints on jobs sites and finished buildings.Visit and inspect quarries, perform carbon and sulfur analysis on prospective dig sites, and monitor incoming clay/shale for color and composition.Monitor all incoming raw materials for color, and particle size distribution so assure it is within acceptable tolerances.Perform daily QA audits on all production areas to assure compliance to standards, and identify any defects as early as possibleTest all finished products for strength, color, absorbency, and other physical properties, according to ASTM standards.Travel to job sites and completed buildings to inspect any complaints filed by customers. Plan an appropriate corrective action, and if necessary lead a crew to clean/repair the source of the complaint.Designed and implemented state of the art color matching system for custom glaze development.Eliminated obsolete, and unreliable stains, and implemented system using 11 stains from 1 supplier to better assure, quality, and availability.Installed used new color matching hardware and software to create a database of stains able to read custom color samples and accurately predict a glaze formula.Using new color matching system reduced the average development time of new glaze products by several weeks.Work closely with architects and customers to communicate and meet specific needs for each project.Coordinate with sales team to meet project deadlines as well as provide insight into development and availability of new and old products.Mimic production process on a laboratory scale in order to test new products, as well as redeveloping old products to improve cost, performance, and improve overall quality.Develop and write Standard Operating Procedures for various lab and production processes.Assess production processes and developed and incorporate time, cost saving, and quality improvement ideas Show less

Managed and tracked incoming requests, performed and monitored certified specification testing such as Corrosion resistance, Color, Gloss, Physical Properties, Chemical resistance, and Durability on solvent borne 2K primer and topcoat systems. Drafted both internal and external reports.New Product Development Support: Made dispense and grind paste paint formulas, conducted rheology studies for manufacturability, performed specification testing to determine viability of… Show more Managed and tracked incoming requests, performed and monitored certified specification testing such as Corrosion resistance, Color, Gloss, Physical Properties, Chemical resistance, and Durability on solvent borne 2K primer and topcoat systems. Drafted both internal and external reports.New Product Development Support: Made dispense and grind paste paint formulas, conducted rheology studies for manufacturability, performed specification testing to determine viability of experimental candidates, and reported results and made recommendations to technical staff. Project Work to log Durability Data for all new JLG Liquid Coatings: Created testing database for all newly approved coatings. Made, sprayed and prepped panels for various durability tests including Weather-o-meter, Outdoor Exposure, UV Exposure, and Corrosion Resistance. Monitored and compiled testing data for nearly 200 newly approved coatings Paint Application Experience: Conducted studies to identify sources of failure in line application processes. Extensive knowledge of hand spray methods as well as use of automated spraymation unit. Utilized color instrumentation and wave scan to quantify resultant appearance based on application.Other:-Conducted color and gloss matching of Topcoats on the bench. - Strictly maintain laboratory notebooks, including experimental results as well as large amounts of data- Maintained full compliance with OSHA safety and health procedures- Identify and Report any hazardous situations, or possible safety concerns within a Laboratory Show less

Complete "Double Pallet Truck Safety Training"Perform daily maintenance inspection of pallet truckSelected and distributed grocery orders for various locationsUse "Vocollect" automated system to track ordersStack and wrap orders and place onto loading dock to be shipped to grocerSafely operate double pallet jack with up to two full palletsAdhere to all safety regulations required when operating pallet jackMaintain minimum level of speed… Show more Complete "Double Pallet Truck Safety Training"Perform daily maintenance inspection of pallet truckSelected and distributed grocery orders for various locationsUse "Vocollect" automated system to track ordersStack and wrap orders and place onto loading dock to be shipped to grocerSafely operate double pallet jack with up to two full palletsAdhere to all safety regulations required when operating pallet jackMaintain minimum level of speed and accuracy for pallet delivery Show less

Setup equipment for weekly introductory physics labs as directed by professors Calibrated, and assured all lab equipment was in proper working condition. Repaired malfunctioning equipmentSetup and managed inventory of lab equipment and replacement parts

Worked with students both individually and in large groups, to aid with the understanding of physics concepts taught in classPrepared students for exams by creating practice exams and providing additional practice problemsActed as liaison between students and physics professors by letting them know specifically where students were struggling.