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Scott W. Follansbee

Objective To join an organization that mission statement

strives to be a leader in its field.

Experience May 2006-Present Pactiv Corporation Lake Forest,

IL

Senior Product Development Engineer

Developed, coordinated and managed projects from

concept through commercialization. Accountable for

developing an efficient design, part and tooling

cost estimating, product specifications, testing

criteria and insuring project dates and costs stay

in budget.

Provided technical support to customers, sales and

manufacturing on projects. Working in

cross-functional teams to assess package problems,

identify their root causes and implement corrective

actions.

Support manufacturing on new product

commercialization.

Developed and managed timelines project milestones,

costing, and commercialization.

Engineered tooling and prototyped sampled designs.

Source out materials and components needed for

development of projects.

Developed and conducted product testing and

analysis.

Audited existing and competitive products and

report findings.

Develop and Implement continuous programs to reduce

development time.

Investigate and research new applications and

sources of supply.

March 2005 - May 2006 Vector Images

Bourbonnais, IL Self Employed

Operated a design consultation service specializing

in package development for consumer, electronic,

medical device and food packaging.

March 2005-January 2002 Reynolds Packaging

Grant Park, IL

Product Development Manager

Managed a design and prototype group. Responsible

for innovations that can be effectively

manufactured and are value added. Also accountable

for Timelines, cost, budgets, efficiency, and

performance. Estimated all piece part cost and

tooling cost.

Aided in training employees on ISO 9000 Engineering

procedures.

Launched new product line programs containing

patented innovations.

Decreased lead times for Prototypes by streamlining

workflow through the use of Toyota Production

Techniques, effective outsourcing, supply chains

and Rapid Prototyping Technology.

Leverage vendors to achieve most cost effective

methods for development.

Coordinated and managed multiple stock and custom

projects from concept through commercialization.

Provided technical support to customers and sales

on projects working in cross functional teams to

assess package problems, identify their root causes

and implement corrective actions.

Reduce prototype costs through the use of

restructuring design methodologies, equipment

layout and machinery setups.

February 2002- May 1987 Ivex Corporation

Grant Park, IL

Senior Design Engineer

Lead designer for custom plastic based packaging,

including clamshells, blister packs, plastic boxes

and bags. Specializing in Food, Electronics, and

Medical Device Industries.

Designed and engineered tooling for thermoformed

and paperboard products.

Designed and engineered setup fixtures and robotic

equipment to improve manufacturing operations.

Started CAD Implementation, initially using Cadkey

and AutoCad, migrated to Pro Engineer

Implemented and conducted training course for new

designers in the use of Pro Engineer.

Developed CAD Standards and Design Methodology for

Pro Engineer.

Installation and Administration for Pro Engineer

Licenses.

Maintained standard Engineering Part Library and

PDM Database.

April 1987 - June 1981 Custom Pack Inc

Malvern, PA

Package & Graphic Designer

Developed creative plastic and paperboard packages

for Retail, Electronic, Pharmaceutical and Medical

industries.

Designed tool, die and sealing fixtures for the

manufacturing of Thermoformed Plastic and Foam

Fabricated packages.

Designed and Fabricated hand cut foam, corrugated,

folding cartons, blister card packages POP

displays, and PSA labels.

Created Camera-ready artwork and die cut layouts

for printed packages and labels.

Managed setup and layout of Company tradeshow

exhibit and created promotional presentation

materials.

Estimated and managed projects in printing, coating

and converting department. Printing process offset,

lithography, flexography and silkscreen.

Coordinated with external customers contract

blister-packaging projects that dealt with multiple

SKU'S.

Education & May-1981 Kutztown University

Training Kutztown, PA BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts

Knowledgeable in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop,

Streamline graphic software.

Ansys 14.5 FEA

Certified in Creo 2.0 Pro Engineer, and Catia V5.

Also trained in Solidworks, and Auto Cad.

QS4000 and SAP Procurement software.

HP UNIX, Windows, Novell, SAP.

Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Access and Power

Point.

Mini Tab SPC

Cape and TOPPS Packaging Software; Visio Software,

Score X Carton making Software.

Trained in Toyota Production Lean Manufacturing.

Pull Systems, Kaizen, Kanbans.

Self trained in Six Sigma using DMAIC for process

improvement.

Rapid prototyping FDM, 3D System, Laser Trimming.

Reverse engineering 3d scanning.

Experienced in design for experiments utilizing

physical test equipment for shock, strain

vibration, tear, seal, and deflection. ISTA, ASTM

and ISO 11607 packaging standards.

Certified as a first responder in CPR and AED by

American Red Cross.

Trained in Industrial Health & Safety specializing

in Ergonomics.

Dale Carnegie Business School

Interests

RC Model Building, Sports, and Auto Racing.

Organizations Pro Engineer Users Group Chicago Chapter

Ansys Midwest User Group

Catia Users Group

Society of Plastics Engineers

Industrial Design Society Of America

Thermoforming Institute

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