Michael R. Meyers *** South Chocolay, Clawson, MI 48017
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Professional Background
Accomplished engineer with proven ability to manage key account relationships and large scale
projects. Corresponds daily with multiple customers both large and small and has the ability to
effectively and accurately interface with all levels of personnel both internally and externally.
Independent, organized, and self motivated individual.
Succeeded in attaining an average of $900,000.00 in new business per year from
September 2002 through September 2008.
Outstanding success in building and maintaining positive relationships with customers
establishing high profit accounts with excellent retention levels.
Program Engineer 1999 to Present
Incoe, Troy, Michigan
Manages large scale programs with plastic injection tool builders and molders. Specifies
the most productive hot runner solutions for both internal and external customers and is
responsible for providing products in a timely manor. Travels to customers to provide
assistance with current projects or discuss upcoming projects.
Coordinated approximately 40 customer quotes and 15 open orders per month to include
communication with customers about delivery, payment, and progress.
Conducts follow up sales calls ensuring quotes are explained and customer’s questions
are answered completely.
R&D Engineer 1997 to 1999
Incoe, Troy, Michigan
Accelerated development, design, testing, and sales of new nozzle product line.
Instrumental in the development, design, and testing of nozzle heater product line.
Product Engineer 1995 to 1997
Parker Hannifin Brass Products Division, Otsego, Michigan
Planned and performed controversial high profile failure analysis investigation concerning
stress corrosion cracking. Strongly contributing to assured future business with major
OEM for the entire Fluid Connectors Group.
Introduced new composite pneumatic fitting product line. Over 350 configurations to
compete in composite pneumatic fitting market.
Improved and maintained eight brass fitting product lines worth over $5,000,000 in orders
per month.
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Aircraft Maintenance Officer 1990 to 2006
Michigan Air National Guard, Battle Creek, Michigan
Commanded aircraft maintenance/logistics personnel and resources for 12 A-10 fighter
aircraft in support of Operation Deny Flight conducted over southern Iraq.
Officer in charge of maintenance/logistic personnel and resources for numerous
deployments both in the continental United States and overseas.
U.S. Air Force Active Duty, Aircraft Maintenance Officer 1985 to 1990
United States Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
Educational Background
Graduate Certificate in Polymer Engineering
W ayne State University, Detroit Michigan
M.S., Coursework in Materials Science and Engineering
W estern Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan
B.S., Materials Science and Engineering
Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan
B.S., Physical Science
Michigan State University, East Lansing Michigan
Training
Mastering the Complex Sale, Prime Resource Group, 2007. An interactive seminar outlining
skills and methods to create a business advantage for both the customer and supplier.
Process Optimization and the Universal Setup Sheet, Injection Molding Solutions, 2008. An
interactive seminar that uses a scientific approach to plastic injection molding to increase
productivity and profit.
Design of Experiments for Injection Molding, Techtrax Seminar, 1999.
Squadron Officer School, United States Air Force, 1993. An interactive specialized course
covering leadership, teamwork, management, and both written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, CRM, Autocad, and Interpreting Mold Flow Analysis
Affiliations\Awards
Society of Plastics Engineers
United States Air Force Commendation Medal, Awarded 2 times
United States Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Awarded 5 times
United States Air Force National Defense Ribbon
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