Cameron Barnes, M.S. Mse, Cct-Cp Email & Phone Number

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States

• Design and test composites and other materials to develop and enhance new and existing products.• Lead and support continuous improvement projects that improve safety, quality, and productivity of newly-issued merchandise.• Manage the ASTM subcommittee on thermoset resins and its standards.• Bring clarity, reasoning, alignment, and resolution to ambiguous materials issues.• Create and maintain process documentation such as new manufacturing processes, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and process flow diagrams.• Formulate and execute lab tests in accordance with applicable standards. • Oversee R&D projects transitioning into production.• Coordinate with other departments and teams to inspect incoming raw materials and resolve customer issues.• Establish specifications for incoming raw materials using analytical equipment.• Devise testing methods and procedures to validate product performance. • Present new ideas to product managers for business evaluation.• Generate samples for environmental analysis.• Wrote specifications, work instructions, standard work, control and other documents for work processes• Evaluated new laboratory equipment to increase capability• Assisted with development of polymer cure analysis via dielectrics• Identified and corrected various quality field issues related to cast products and related accessories, including color control, staining, corrosion, chemical contamination• Assissted with development of sample chip process improvements and automation• Evaluation of composites tested to ASTM E84 flammability and smoke test• Developed and documented methods for various crack and scratch repairs of composites

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States

• Continuous monitoring of advances in polymers, concrete and plastics via subscriptions and tradeshows• Tested various closed molding improvements and mold releases• Reviewed hazardous chemical lists to verify product compliance• Developed custom water test to evaluate accelerated blushing from water exposure• Investigated sustainable and less hazardous cleaner alternatives for safer manufacturing environments• Advised company on comments during development of national standards (IAPMO Z403)• Perfomed design of experiments on wide variety of manufacturing parameters to determine significant varialbles for gel time of composites• Performed incoming inspection tests for resins, various fillers, and various accessories per certifications• Problem solved issues of manufacturing composites, including contamination, color matching, supplier issues, porosity, repair/patching, scrap cause and resolution and stone settling• Coordinated handling and shipment of scrap material to be used for recycled filler• Assisted creating detailed material and color development processes• Assisted evaluating methods to reduce onset of fingerprints on products

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States

• Researched and tested multiple new process ideas for manufacturing improvement• Discovered new aggregates for cast product lines; developed new formulas to implement and improve product• Evaluated UV stabilizer additives to reduce color fading• Tested antimicrobial additives to make surface products more sanitary• Tested and updated values of products’ technical data sheets• Gathered and maintained supply of aesthetic control/master plaques of composites• Assisted with obtaining and submitting samples of multiple product lines for GreenGuard certification• Gathered solid surface samples for related material certification testing

• Created concrete exhibiting high strength, low weight, and workability.• Tested concrete durability and strength.• Developed a variety of samples to achieve desirable data sets.• Created new mixes weekly for analysis. Presented results at team meetings.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Introduced to metal fortification.• Created experimental alloys and metallic glasses with arc melter and melt spinner.• Prepped materials and equipment for testing.• Maintained machines and lab cleanliness.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

• Dissected metallographic and plastic samples and prepped for analysis.• Performed metallurgical and other non-destructive testing.• Maintained cleanliness and organization of testing lab.• Executed excellent communication skills through detailed project reports and meetings.

Mequon, Wisconsin, United States

• Created strong interpersonal skills working with employees, management, and customers.• Promoted to cashier duties after 6 months.• Developed management skills by assigning tasks to fellow employees.

Master Of Science - Ms, Materials Science, 3.96

Earned M.S. Materials Science and Engineering degree through ASU's online degree program.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Materials Science And Engineering

Activities and Societies: UW-Madison Bowling Team, UW-Madison Concrete Canoe Team, American Foundry Society (AFS), American Society.