John Duggan Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Mi

Responsible for product development, formulation enhancement, customer technical support and laboratory testing of oil-based and aqueous polymer quenchants for heat treating applications. Evaluate alternative raw materials and additives for improved quality and cost performance. Technical adviser to heat treat customers in the United States, Canada, Mexico and China.

Warren, Mi

Identified opportunities to reduce direct material usage and costs in North American paint shops.* Identified $2.7M in annual potential savings in five plants.* Developed plans to reduce excess paint usage or use alternative lower cost materials and processes.* Consolidated data from 12 different sources into a simplified, common chart for tracking paint material usage.

Warren, Mi

Directed new product development projects as the Subject Matter Expert for basecoat / clearcoat systems and advanced technologies. Utilized designed experiments and Failure Mode Effects Analyses (DFMEA and PFMEA) to optimize new material formulations. Lead paint engineer for environmental issues. Mentored material contact engineers.* Improved quality and reduced scrap by on SMC (sheet molding compound) parts by validating the use of UV cured primer.* Reduced cure time by 90% through the development of UV repair primers.* Facilitated the reformulation of over 200 primers, basecoats and clearcoats to eliminate and reduce hazardous air pollutants and comply with new EPA regulations.* Interfaced between paint suppliers and GM air permitting group on new paint shop projects.* Helped resolve regulatory compliance odor issues with paint materials.* Validated all paint and sealer materials for four new plants in the Asia / Pacific region. Trained and mentored five materials engineers from Shanghai GM China joint venture.* Developed and approved new low bake waterborne basecoat/1K clearcoat repair system.* Reduced process cycle time by 80% through development of 2K sealant for non-structural repair of laser brazed joints.

Warren, Mi

Directed the development and optimization of powder primer surfacer as the Subject Matter Expert through designed experiments and test matrices. Validated paint layering systems. * Eliminated a multi-million dollar warranty issue through the implementation of powder primer surfacer at four assembly plants.* Doubled the long term weathering resistance of truck paint systems through the validation and implementation of etch-resistant clearcoats.* Administered and launched Paint Test Information Database to eliminate redundant testing and expedite problem solving.

Michigan & Ohio

* Designed floor plans and specified equipment for new paint and corrosion laboratories. Tested and evaluated painted and electroplated parts for corrosion resistance.* Oversaw the operation, maintenance, and product quality of the phosphate washer and electrocoat systems. Controlled operation and quality of induction hardening equipment. Resolved quality issues through metallographic analysis and nondestructive testing.* Conducted engineering development tests on surface coatings and sealants.

Mba With Distinction, Business Administration And Management, General

Bs, Chemical Engineering With High Distinction

Activities and Societies: Vice President - Student chapter of the American Instititute of Chemical Engineers, Secretary - Tau Beta Pi.