R&D Laboratory Manager - Innovation and Technology - ENA

Manager of the Quality Department and Laboratory where Design Verification, Production Validation, Annual Validation, and R & D evaluation of our worldwide offering of products are conducted for automotive color match bulk resin (Trexprene). ILAC-A2LA 17025:2017accredited (certificate #1220.1). Plan and conduct internal audits to meet compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO17025:2015 Work with wide variety of test equipment including but not limited Xenon Arc Weatherometers, Tensile/Compression frame, Data Accusation Systems.Lead cross functional teams on 8D investigations and 5 WHY root cause analysisCalibration coordinator responsible for scheduling and maintaining all records for the test lab, engineering, quality, and the production departments in compliance with ISO17.25:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 procedures. PPAP coordinator for multiple polymer-based bulk resin products for multi sites in company. Maintain Plant Quality metrics for generating internal reports on tracking departmental efficiency through equipment utilization, productivity, non-conforming material and root causes, continuous improvement and other related areas. Maintain and order supply of common use materials for lab. Trained in sample prep, durability testing, life cycle testing, Shore A and D hardness on polymers, accelerated weathering (Xenon Arc) testing, cleanliness testing, capillary rheometer, tensile and compression testing to customer requirements, impact testing, rub wear (crocking), and surface finish testing.Write new work instructions Review all incoming material certs (raw & finished goods) to insure they met agreed upon requirements, reject any that do not comply.Lead internal investigation team for all customer complaints and internal issues, determine root cause, and implement permanent corrective actions.

Manage the Corporate Reliability Test Laboratory where Design Verification, Production Validation, Annual Validation, and R & D evaluation of our worldwide offering of products was conducted for adaptors, EOC / TOC hose assemblies and A/C management systems.Manage all chemical inventory and waste disposal in compliance with Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, DOT & EPA requirements. • Maintain lab metrics for generating internal reports on tracking departmental efficiency through equipment utilization, productivity, employee hours worked and other related issues.

Responsible for conducting testing to meet requirements of specifications. Work independently and direct other technicians to meet goals and deadlines. Originally started in lab as associate technician and worked up through promotions to lead technician and project coordinator.Trained in metallurgical sample prep, Rockwell and Brunel hardness testing, leak testing, tensile and compression testing, dye penetration testing, impact testing, rub wear, block on ring, abrasion testing, reflective cavitation testing, and surface finish testing.Preventative maintenance coordinator for facility responsible for performing, scheduling and maintaining records and logs in compliance with A2LA audit procedures.Trained new employees and interns to meet lab standards on test procedures and equipment.