Materials Development Engineer

ROBERT SEAN BOYD

**** *** ******* ** • Howell, MI 48855

517-***-**** (res) • 248-***-**** (cell) • *******@*******.***

MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Over 15 years of success testing and developing solutions for noise reduction, acoustical, and vibration control

Materials Development Engineer with over 15 years of successful leadership in expansion and Fortune 500 corporations. Expert in translating technical solutions into compelling investment opportunities.

Accomplished in developing NVH solutions for vehicle interior components.

• Patented lightweight polyurethane-based vibration damper which resulted in 75% weight reduction over conventional asphalt-based vibration damping products.

• Executed material cost saving strategy which resulted in $1.25M savings.

• Developed high-temperature moldable acoustic barrier which resulted in $3M business wins.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Head Acoustics Artemis • Design Validation • Problem Solving

• B & K Pulse • LMS Test.lab • DOE

• Elastomers, Plastics and Textile Testing • IMDS • Statistical Methods

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Materials Development Engineer 2005 - 2010

Carcoustics USA, Howell, MI

Carcoustics is a Global supplier of industrial, automotive acoustic, and heat shield products.

• Material and NVH testing for DVP&R qualifications, research and development / BMW, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Mitsubishi, Carcoustics US and Global facilities.

• Design, institution and direction of laboratory policies, procedures, test and calibration according to ISO/TS16949 and corporate goals.

• Manages International Material Data System (IMDS) end of vehicle life reporting.

Accomplishments:

• Provided material technical solutions which resulted in $1M cost savings and 48% scrap reduction (2007 – 2009).

• Developed high-temperature moldable acoustic barrier which resulted in $3M new business wins.

• Evaluation of purchasing opportunities and supplier viability; report quality, design, capacity and processing concerns. This resulted in $50K defective product cost recovery in 2009.

Materials and NVH Test Engineer 1995 - 2005

Collins & Aikman, Plymouth, MI

Collins & Aikman Corporation was a global leader in cockpit modules, automotive floor and acoustic systems. A supplier of instrument panels, automotive fabric, plastic based trim and convertible top systems.

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• Managed NVH laboratory with six technicians and one engineer.

• Liaison between sales, design engineers, product engineers and customers to determine and drive specific NVH targets during the product realization phase.

• Materials Development Engineer for NVH & Interior Components

Accomplishments:

• Promoted twice

• Obtained ISO 17025 Lab Accreditation which resulted in 3rd party testing sales of $250K in 2002 and $950K by 2005.

• Implemented raw material consolidation program that reduced product complexity and resulted in $2M cost saving (1997 - 2001).

• Patented lightweight polyurethane-based vibration damper which resulted in 75% weight reduction over conventional asphalt-based vibration damping products.

• Developed injection molded acoustic barrier formulation for vehicle interior noise abatement. Product saved customer 35% piece price and 15% weight reduction without affecting acoustical performance.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science (BS), Biology

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

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