Engineer Sales
Resume:
Royce E. Jalufka
Corinth, Mississipi
38834
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Engineer with solid background in rubber product development, mixing, and
process control of assorted mechanical rubber goods. Knowledge of and
experience with all types of elastomers, including fluoroelastomers and oil
resistant materials used in the oil and gas industry. Strong interpersonal
skills with ability to work in a team environment. Basic computer skills
include: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION, Nacogdoches, Texas 2004 - 2008
Materials & Lab Manager, EPS Division
Global manufacturer of rotary seals, expansion joints, and oil tools with
annual sales of $100 million
. Technical responsibility for raw material approvals, plus development,
mixing,
and maintenance of all production compounds at the Nacogdoches
facility.
. Monitored and maintained quality of all custom mixed compounds.
. Developed and evaluated replacements for existing materials.
. Took part in quote process by specifying and developing new materials.
EATON GLOBAL HOSE OPERATION, Hohenwald, Tennessee 2002 - 2004
Chemist
Leading producer of industrial and hydraulic hoses with annual sales around
$250 million
. Technical responsibility for raw material approvals, plus development,
mixing,
and maintenance of all production compounds at the Hohenwald
factory.
. Monitored and maintained quality of all mixed compounds.
. Determined that compounds met physical specification requirements.
. Evaluated replacements for existing materials.
. Researched and made recommendations for new applications
BILTRITE CORPORATION, Ripley, Mississippi
1996 - 2002
Chemist
Key footwear and sheet-packing manufacturer with annual sales of $90
million
. Technical responsibility for the development, mixing, and process
engineering of rotocured sheet-packing and matting compounds,
accounting for 50% of total plant volume.
. Saved company $100,000 with modified production compound using low
cost materials to meet quality and spec requirements.
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LONGWOOD ELASTOMERS, INC. Houston, Texas
1991 - 1996
(formerly Gates Molded Products)
Material Development Engineer
Major fabricator of molded mechanical goods with annual sales of $75
million
. Primary responsibility for raw material approvals, mixing, process
engineering, and maintenance of all production compounds.
GATES RUBBER COMPANY, Denver, Colorado
1986 -1991
Product Development Engineer - Synchronous Products
Largest manufacturer of automotive belts and hoses in the USA with annual
sales of
$3 billion
. Technical responsibility for material and product development of
industrial belt applications. Primary service contact for Mexican and
Korean synchronous belt operations.
UNIROYAL, INC., Middlebury, Connecticut
1983 - 1986
Senior Engineer - Engineered Rubber Products
Major producer of agricultural chemicals, rubber, and molded mechanical
goods
. Total responsibility for mechanical goods compounding, plus technical
service interface between R&D, sales, factory, and customer service.
EDUCATION
The University of Houston, Houston,
Texas
B.S. in Chemical
Engineering
University of Akron, Akron,
Ohio
Completed courses in Basic and Advanced Rubber
Technology
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