Derek Elder Email & Phone Number

Canton, Ohio

Glenwillow, Ohio

• Managed new machinery orders of vinyl processing equipment from order entry to shipment
• Maintained communication as the primary point of contact with the customer throughout project
• Traveled to customer locations as needed to help clarify scope of work and manage projects
• Operated across nearly all departments and disciplines within the organization to fulfill orders
• Hosted customers and managed machine run-offs at GED for customer acceptance
• Occasionally programmed ABB IRB 140 Robots for demonstrations, samples, and production

Ravenna, Ohio

• Used THERM 6/7 and WINDOW 6/7 software to model and certify U-factor, SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient), VT (Visible Transmittance), and CR (Condensation Resistance) of fenestration products for many large clients in.
• Participated in research initiatives for clients attempting to improve product performance

Streetsboro, Ohio

• Oversaw all thermal (NFRC) and structural (AAMA) testing certifications for over 100 products
• Helped develop ground breaking 0.15 U-factor / 6.67 R-value double hung
• Seasonally managed interns to assist in engineering and development activities
• Worked as a member of our “Stage-Gate” team to design new and improve existing products
• Assisted in the major asset purchase of Gorell Windows & Doors, L.L.C.
• Wrote Engineering Analysis Reports to show performance improvements vs. cost of design changes

Uniontown, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio

B.S., Technology (Industrial)

High School Diploma