Stephen D. Thalmann
Clark Mills, NY 13321
Objective To demonstrate use of and further develop my knowledge,
experience and skill sets within plastics engineering and
product development to achieve my long term career goals.
Education 1993-1996 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
B.S. Aeronautical Science /Engineering
1993. State University of NY at Potsdam
Pre-Engineering Studies
Professional 2009-Present CNY Landscape and Services
Experience Owner/Operator
Promote and develop self-owned Landscape Contracting
company utilizing over 15 years of Landscape and General
Contracting experience.
2006-2009 Custom Tool and Design- Erie, PA
Program Manager
Manage all internal and external plastic injection mold
tooling projects for consumer product and medical device
customers. Responsibilities included project timeline
development and adherence, budget development and
adherence, sales, engineering design reviews.
2006. Boston Scientific- Santa Rosa, CA
Senior Process Development Engineer
Responsible for development and integration of Product
Development deliverables as defined by the PDP in support
of the successful launch of the Enovus AAA EndoGraft.
Manage the EndoGraft Process Development Staff- Identify,
plan, budget and execute multiple Product/Process
improvement projects including Yield Improvements.
Responsible for staff training and individual career
development.
Lead Cross Functional EndoGraft Staff- R&D, PD, ME, QE and
QA/RA in supporting product design intent while enhancing
product performance and manufacturability.
Responsible for assigning departmental priorities,
schedules and adherence to such, in support of the overall
company metrics and PDP.
Professional 2003-2005 Boston Scientific/NAMIC- Glens Falls, NY
Experience Process Development Engineer
Responsible for supporting R&D efforts to design, develop
and manufacture the next generation cardiac care manifold
system for Boston Scientific.
Core Responsibilities include component design for
manufacturability with regard for product performance
requirements, individual component material selection as
well as developing the techniques and tools required for
the manufacture of the components on the prototype and
production levels.
Responsible for leading cross functional teams with regard
to DFM, problem solving and variation reduction.
2003. ConMed Corporation, Utica NY
Project Manager / Manufacturing Engineer
Responsible for the coordination and management of molding
projects for new and existing products.
Recommend and evaluate component resin selection.
Responsible for developing and maintaining a detailed
budget, timelines and validation reports.
Coordinate and manage the activities of project team
members.
Summary of Qualifications
Strong Organizational and communication skills both written
and verbal.
Staff supervision, training and development experience.
Asset Procurement experience.
Highly self motivated, performance driven with the ability
to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Vast knowledge of the mold tooling, design and construction
techniques.
Knowledge of thin wall molding and over molding of plastic
and metal substrates.
Experience with creating DFMEA and PFMEA documents.
Ability to create/manipulate product designs with respect
to DFM while maintaining the design intent and marketing
performance requirements.
Product/Process Validation experience.
Trained and demonstrate use of Six Sigma- Green Belt
Knowledge of Windows based computer systems including Word,
Excel, SolidWorks, Pro-E design software.