Manager Plant

Joseph L. (Joe) Wilhoite Telephone: 931-***-****

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Fairfield Glade, TN 38558 Cell phone: 317-***-****

Introduction

Over thirty years of engineering experience in the field of rubber

technology. Solid accomplishments in trouble shooting, compound

development, process engineering, facility start-up, technology transfer

and cost containment. A highly motivated, task oriented individual.

Recognized as a person who can achieve both short term and long term goals.

Experienced in the areas of automotive, aerospace and industrial

technology. As a former educator has a strong desire to instruct

inexperienced employees. Has made several presentations to professional

groups which included: (SAE Automotive and Aerospace, ASTM), company

sponsored events (O-ring School, Problem Solving) and major customers

(Xerox, Hewlett Packard, General Electric Aerospace, Cummins Engine, Ford

Motor Company). Knowledgeable in ASTM, FDA, UL and NSF testing standards

including familiarity with EU Directives and ISO9000 quality management

systems.

International Experience

Assisted in the localization of compound formulations into the US from

Europe (Hungary, The Netherlands and France). Designed and implemented

rubber custom mixing capabilities in a large roller manufacturing plant in

Singapore. Transferred a rubber molding process from Japan to US and as a

result gained customer approval to manufacture in the US.

Government Experience

Designed and implemented work statement for Wright Patterson AFB regarding

high temperature sealing applications. Worked with Morton Thiokol, Hydra-

pack and Marshall Space Flight Center in resolving O-ring clevis design

modification for Space Shuttle program. I have presented several papers to

SAE, G4 committee necessary to qualify new rubber compounds to Military

Specifications.

Employment History

Ten Cate Enbi Inc. Technical Advisor 1992 to 2009

Components Division Business Machines

Shelbyville, IN Xerox, HP, Lexmark

Freudenberg-NOK Technical Manager 1991 to 1992

Rubber Products Division Automotive, Industrial

Morristown, IN Ford, GM, Honda, Aisin

Parker Hannifin Corp. Technical Director 1985 to 1991

O-ring Division Industrial, Aerospace

Lexington, KY Technical Services Mgr 1981 to 1985

Technical Services 1980 to 1981

International Packings Corp. Millroom Supervisor 1977 to 1980

Scottsburg, IN Plant Chemist

Ball Corporation R&D Chemist 1973 to 1977

Muncie, IN

Education

Ball State University Bachelor of Science 1967

Chemistry

Master's Work 1968 to 1973

MBA Work 1977

Professional Affiliations

American Chemical Society, Rubber Division

Rubber Roller Group

Fort Wayne Rubber Group

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