Tom Connolly Email & Phone Number

Morrisville, Pa, Us

Pennsylvania, United States

Owner for OEM business including process engineering, hardware design, software development, automation, and service departments. Team comprised of 4 managers, 11 direct reports, 31 individuals in total.-Interfaced with clients throughout more than 10 complete project lifecycles to translate goals and deliverables to internal teams- Trained OEM team members on designing to balance cost and functionality- Facilitated workshops to identify inefficiencies and resolve legacy obstacles in development- Managed resource allocation between internal/external needs to ensure our fleet of equipment was delivered on time and always running at full potential

Pennsylvania, United States

-Trained junior engineers on best practices covering instrumentation, automation, and process control-Ensured design teams understood client requirements and delivered a product to exceed expectations-Oversaw development of standard documentation to streamline design package development

Middletown, Delaware, United States

Managed team of seven process engineers and specialists supporting four extrusion businesses producing various nets, non-wovens, and composite materials. • Coached new engineers and specialists in best practices and methodologies • Using RapidMiner ML software, saved $500k+ through process improvements focused on scrap reduction and OE• Led multiple new product development initiatives internally and with commercial partners• Designed and facilitated fabrication of new meltblown tooling to reduce scrap, saving $50k+ annually• Designed and facilitated install of new instrumentation system to monitor legacy equipment

Newark, Delaware, United States

Managed a front line team of 8+ producing polyurethane foams. Responsible for safety, quality of product, and daily production schedule. Provided on shift technical support and ran the line side by side my employees.

Newark, De

Site-wide manufacturing controls systems co-owner• Updated and executed safety interlock check procedures for CVD reactors and vacuum systems• Designed, implemented, and validated 30+ control system changes including:o Process safety interlocks to protect personnel, equipment, and the environmento Added functionality to tools to improve productive uptimeo Upgraded instrumentation on legacy toolso Centralized tool data collection to improve analysis• Working with electrical contractors designed and installed multiple new electrical controls panels• Provided 24/7 on-call controls support/troubleshooting

Newark, De

• Researched, sourced, and implemented use of alternate high-temperature adhesive removing potential exposure to formaldehyde in process• Supported new vacuum pump installation and testing. Developed GE Cimplicity HMI graphics for interfacing with pumps through GE Rx3i PLCs • Using technician input, modified tooling LOTO equipment and process to include double-block and bleeds as well as zero-energy verification improving safety of process • Organized and facilitated equipment overhaul events leading to a 20% reduction in process downtime • Wrote data collection programs (VB.net) to historize process data on site resources, simplifying data analysis • Created ability to view necessary procedures and other documents on tool HMIs, reducing paper on the floor and risk of wrong revision being in use • Provided technical support for operations team, working to quickly resolve downtime issues and implement effective corrective actions including modifying tool hardware and controls. • Designed and installed QuickPanel+ to give remote visibility of gas detectors on the manufacturing floor • Re-wrote line-break procedure to include testing for residual gases, trained all operators• Updated and completed safety interlock checks on tools • Working with a team of GE employees and contractors, completed commissioning and testing on bulk water neutralization chemical transfer systems. Project included installing new delivery pump control panels, executing, training operators on how to safely fill bulk systems from tanker truck and tote, executing pre-startup safety review and closing all actions before commissioning. • Lead department technology section of new hire training for 30+ new employees• Designed, built, and installed control panel to test tools for blockages based on operator requests.

Havre De Grace, Maryland

Adhesives mixing and coating• Optimized incoming raw material configuration, achieving annual savings of over $25k• Created and implemented Excel/VBA based program for operations and engineering that removes the human element when scaling production batches, making the process safer and simpler• Received multiple special recognition awards from Operations executive leadership team • Diagnosed critical rupture disc failures and took immediate action to bring machine to a safe and ready-to-run state. • Led site-wide initiative to improve in-process testing procedure and requirements, reducing excessive paperwork for product inspectors and Quality staff• Assisted project engineering with multiple capital initiatives including a $500k equipment design change• Collaborated with manufacturing technicians to ensure machines are running safely and properly. Continuously kept records, procedures, and instructions up to date ensuring process robustness• Worked with global engineering group to successfully complete trial work for extrusion and coating expansion projects abroad•Completed Cytec Front Line Leader training focused on effective employee interaction and conflict resolution

Greenville, South Carolina

Carbon fiber manufacturing • Responsible for SAFE daily operations of two carbon fiber precursor production plants• Maintains quality and production records • Investigates and addresses quality concerns/escapes• Troubleshoots process upsets and coordinates maintenance activities• Works with project engineering group through design, MOC, and PSSR process for capital initiatives• Involved in multiple $500k+ improvement projects• Contributes to and leads continuous improvement projects• Six-Sigma greenbelt training• Cytec Process Hazard Analysis Leader training • Ensures upkeep of ISO 9001 environment for aerospace-grade material

• Designing novel methods of 3D cell culture testing for drug research while utilizing NX software and on-campus materials shops.

NX 5-6 and Microsoft Excel