Christopher Ptak Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, NC, US

Pineville, North Carolina, United States

• Demonstrate expertise in preparing accurate and up-to-date regulatory compliance declarations for a vast product range, including REACH, RoHS 2&3, Prop 65, China RoHS, EU MDR, FDA food contact, EU POP, PBTs, Latex.
• Successfully develop and implement a streamlined tracking system for incoming compliance requests, resulting in improved response rates and enhanced efficiency in addressing inquiries.
• Establish a comprehensive raw material database, meticulously cataloguing CAS numbers for effective assessment of product compliance, leading to quicker decision-making processes.
• Collaborate extensively with overseas technical teams to standardize organizational statements and responses, ensuring uniformity in communication and alignment with regulatory standards.
• Maintaine proactive involvement in tracking emerging industry regulations, effectively anticipating changes and strategizing preemptive compliance measures.
• Exhibit exceptional communication skills in responding to intricate customer queries related to composition and compliance, fostering client trust, and enhancing satisfaction.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Served as the designated technical expert for medical grade PVC and TPU materials, ensuring their compliance with FDA and EU MDR standards for use in medical products.
• Conducted comprehensive on-site root cause analyses to identify and address customer processing challenges, leading to the implementation of optimized throughput recommendations.
• Innovated the creation of an intuitive procedure format for equipment operations, leading to increased clarity and ease of use for operators.
• Conducted hands-on training sessions with operators to gather insights and feedback, subsequently driving continuous improvements to equipment procedures and operational efficiency.

Lowell, MA

• Developed experimental design to investigate power consumption for FET co-extrusion machine
• Performed experiments by varying critical processing parameters to analyze effect on power usage

Kennebunk, ME

• Oversaw and executed a critical validation project aimed at replacing obsolete resin with an alternative material for existing products, enabling seamless production to resume, and maintaining product availability.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis by conducting process capability studies, ensuring the manufacturing processes met stringent quality standards and process specifications.
• Undertook the validation of novel and upgraded molds, playing a key role in facilitating the production of cutting-edge biomedical equipment and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Kennebunk, ME

• Validated new and upgraded molds for production of biomedical equipment
• Investigated process time optimization on products with required post-production cooling time restrictions
• Supported daily manufacturing production with Tool Room, Molding Maintenance and Molding Technicians

Worcester, MA

• Optimized manufacturing of extruded polymer pellets
• Conducted root cause analysis for customer complaints and file corrective action reports
• Trained operators on newly acquired experimental equipment

1 Kay Way, Stoughton, MA 02072

• Assessed and executed strategies to optimize order picking for a large distribution company to increase productivity in the late night hours
• Coordinated with up to six co-workers at a given time to move inventory in the most effective manner

Bachelor'S Degree, Engineering - Plastics

High School

Activities and Societies: North Quincy Varsity Soccer, QPS HYPER Robotics, North Quincy Rugby Team