thomas h. hoopes

**** ****** ****** ****, *.O. Box 216 ? Sharon Center, Ohio 44274 ?330-524-

6881

abm23y@r.postjobfree.com

MATERIALS ENGINEER

Technical professional with 20 years materials engineering experience in a

global organization. Proven skills in developing, evaluating, and

analyzing testing results for both raw materials and finished compounded

products. Excellent organization, problem solving, and analytical skills

with the ability to work independently or with a team to achieve results.

Demonstrated skills and expertise include:

Rubber Compounding Analysis /Recommendations

Supplier Relations Testing Evaluation

Training / Leadership Reporting / Documentation

Six Sigma Training Database Design

Factory QA Factory Troubleshooting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY, Union City, TN January, 2010 - Present

World's largest tire company with annual sales of $19 billion and 60

manufacturing facilities in 26 countries.

Plant Compounder

. Worked closely with production and floor personnel to solve daily

issues

. Closely followed compound performance and processing on and off the

floor

. Ensure testing protocols give accurate results and predict compound

processing and tire performance

THE JOHNSONITE RUBBER FLOORING COMPANY, Middlefield, OH May - August 2009

Large provider of flooring needs and specializes in matching any color and

meeting customer needs

Contract Chemist

. Worked closely with production by entering formulas and helping to

correct any compound issues

. Developed a test to predict field performance of early removal of

stair treads

. Worked with suppliers and others to resolve the early removal of stair

treads in the field

THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY, Akron, OH 1988 to 2008

World's largest tire company with annual sales of $19 billion and 60

manufacturing facilities in 26 countries.

Materials Engineer (1998 to 2008)

Responsible for formulating rubber compounds to ensure optimum tire

performance and cost effectiveness.

. Discovered method to improve compound ice traction and a method to

improve relationship between durability and hysteresis in internal

components.

. Worked to develop environmentally friendly reinforcing resin and to

improve tire fuel economy.

. Evaluated and tested raw materials used for compounding ensuring

adherence to specifications and product design and authorized there

use in formulations and production

. Interacted and worked with external suppliers to identify, evaluate

and recommend new materials and new sources of existing materials.

Created and documented raw material specifications for use in

compounding.

. Achieved cost savings through evaluation of materials and processes

and identified improvements.

. Developed databases for the purpose of evaluation and tracking of

analytical data.

Staff Compounder (1993 to 1998) & Compounder (1988 to 1993)

. Worked with factory to ensure tire quality and developed strong

knowledge and demonstrated experience in full tire production process.

. Worked with race car teams in pits to determine optimum tire set-up

. Evaluated new materials and developed new compounds to improve race

car performance

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

B. S. Chemical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Six Sigma/Lean Training-

Various Technical/Compounding Courses - Goodyear Technical Institute

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Highly Proficient in Word, Access and Excel

SAP Front-End, Lotus Notes

PROFESSIONAL / COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Sunday School Leader / Teacher

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