◆ Supported seven US manufacturing sites, (along with 2 other process engineers) with direct responsibility for three of these site located in KY, PA and WI◆Transitioned new product formulations through development of manufacturing processes and equipment operation. This required extensive collaboration with R&D and Operations◆Performed trials, studies and capability analyses to better understand and improve process capabilities. Utilized minitab statistical packages to present clear and convincing data to leadership◆Lead Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (CQV) efforts when transitioning new or modified products into manufacturing. ◆Investigated critical quality issues and customer complaints in collaboration with Quality Dept. ◆Supported manufacturing sites action plans for continuous improvements and cost savings. ◆Performed risk assessments as needed with EHS, including Management of Change (MOC), HAZOPs, PHAs, PSSRs and Design Safety Reviews. ◆Maintain & control plant recipes/formulations in plant operating systems (SCADA)◆Ensure technical accuracy for Process Control Plans (PCPs) for sites.

◆Used line event data system to focus limited resources on downtime reduction efforts, achieving 15% unplanned downtime reduction over a 18 month period. ◆Managed project to install bottle unscrambling equipment to improve automation. Project consisted of managing a cross functional team which traveled to NJ for Factory Acceptance Testing, obtaining construction quotes and managing installation with contractors and final equipment IQOQPQ validation. ◆Spearheaded effort to create equipment manuals and develop internal training step up cards, collaborating closely with machine operators, supervisors and Human Resources ◆Worked with controls resource to develop filler feedback loop for better control of fill weights resulting in annual savings of over $500,000◆Acted as Site System Owner for Line Event Data System; included troubleshooting issues and maintaining system. ◆Validated automated quality camera system on line to eliminate need for frequent manual quality checks◆Executed plant wide kaizen events to drive down changeover times by upwards of 25% for specific unit operations◆Organized a plant wide 2 week planned downtime event with stakeholders from Quality, Safety and Operations to execute a wide range of activities and work. ◆Mentor engineering students as their direct supervisor while collaborating closely with University of Cincinnati as the packaging facility’s direct liaison to the University’s co – op program.

◆Provide engineering and production support for the batch production of aviation/plating products in an ISO 9001 facility that manufacturers 22M pounds yearly. ◆Conduct blending operations for solvents, cleaners, paint strippers, and plating powders. ◆Collaborate with the Plant Chemist, Production Scheduler, and Plant Manager to manage more than 20 liquid and powder operators◆Perform root cause analysis for batch quality and equipment issues. ◆Maintain and submit Slug Control and Spill Prevention Plan (SC/SPP) to Great Lakes Water Authority and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to Michigan Department of Environmental Quality as part of water permit compliance. ◆Developed Facility Security Manual in compliance with Dept. of Homeland Security regulations◆Manage the facilities hazardous waste removal. ◆Manage/coordinate engineering improvement projects. ◆Lead annual environmental, health, safety and security training for employees in order to maintain compliance with the SOCMA Chemstewards Program. ◆Interact with external auditors, including customers, government and regulatory agencies. ◆Presented annual facility production and projects update to executive board and upper management at annual operations meeting.

◆Provide technical support of day-to-day manufacturing activities.◆Achieved role of company-wide Subject Matter Expert on calibration failure related non-conformances by spearheading successful effort to reduce backlog of calibration related non-conformances by over 50% during a 6 month period.◆Led team of 6 responsible for authoring over 30 Process FMEAs required to obtain FDA recertification◆Identified the containment, root cause, and associated remedial actions of all non-conforming product ◆Performed risk assessments and conducted Gap Analysis for manufacturing processes◆Received individual FDA audit interview training from FDA industry specialist◆Performed IQ, OQ and PQ work for manufacturing equipment and processes

◆Obtained optician certification through American Board of Opticianry ◆Utilized problem solving skills and optical knowledge to troubleshoot patient issues and provide solutions◆Performed optical machine maintenance, diagnostics, and calibrations. ◆Trained new lab staff

Worked in the Environmental Engineering Chemistry Research lab. Assisted Graduate students with grant funded research on various water chemistry projects.