Nicholas Cone Email & Phone Number

High Point, North Carolina, US

West Bridgewater, MA, US

• Managed development of automotive, industrial, military, and medical textiles following stage-gatedevelopment procedures
• Coordinated with business development and product management to design and commercialize newproducts per customer specifications
• Completed reverse engineering and analysis of knit, woven, and composite fabrics to identify newopportunities and diagnose quality issues
• Interfaced directly with yarn, fabric, and chemical suppliers to drive new development initiatives
• Conducted cost estimates and analysis as part of new project proposals and cost saving programs

• Designed and directed development of innovative woven and knit materials from yarn selection throughfabric finishing
• Developed and commercialized a patented diaphragm fabric which generated $4+ million in annual sales
• Collaborated closely with manufacturing, quality, and marketing teams to resolve issues and streamlinedevelopment process
• Maintained up-to-date project management records outlining project goals, timelines, and developmentprogress
• Performed hands-on testing and laboratory analysis of textiles and composites

Greenville, SC, US

• Injection molding of fuel system and engine components for automotive applications.
• Conducted weight studies, cycle time analyses, and quality inspections.
• Collected data to recalibrate Fourth Shift programs and increase overall system accuracy.
• Updated and corrected process records to improve production structure and output.
• Measured and sketched platen layouts for addition of magnetic mounting clamp systems.
• Constructed and tested various assemblies for critical-to-quality characteristics.