Engineer Manager

Peter Inch – Resume

September ****

**** ******* **** ****

Lexington

Kentucky 40511

Home: 859-***-****)

(Cell: 859-***-****)

Summary

Extremely experienced, innovative and cost effective polymer engineer seeks position in the

plastics or rubber industries.

Cost reduction of materials (value engineering) and processes a prime skill

Problem solving manufacturing challenges a prime skill

Target orientated – will propose innovations and get them done

Successfully set up and managed Technical activities in Major polymer companies in the

following geographic areas: -

United Kingdom – England

Belgium

United Kingdom – Scotland

USA – Mississippi

USA - Kentucky

Extensive experience/knowledge gained in technologies and materials ranging from elastomeric

compositions to thermoplastic and thermoset plastics. Proven track record of successfully

directing multi-national, highly qualified chemists and engineers to work as efficient, project

related, focused teams.

The ability to communicate effectively at all levels, from top management of material suppliers

to in-house company operatives, has enabled innovative ideas to be transformed into

production items.

Directed many programs where additives were made to polymeric materials such that the

specified end properties (for example flame resistance, long term creep) were met in tandem

with required processing characteristics.

Ability to follow through from the laboratory idea to the final successful launch of a

material/product by applying knowledge, commitment, incisive project management and taking

a positive approach to projects.

Career History

December 1996 to June 2008

Responsible for all material R & D in addition to Process Development of this

compounder/molder of large (<75# weight) items. Formulated value engineered polyolefin

based materials primarily for use in septic leach field systems. Significant accomplishments

included: -

Set up Technical Department to meet the R & D and QA needs of this highly innovative

organization.

Developed rotational molding formulation costing 45% less than competitors’ and

meeting all the requirements of both a demandingly stringent external specification as

well as internal processing/performance requirements.

Through on-going material development programs succeeded in formulating the

company’s staple material formulation (>120 million #s per year) which met all

performance/processing criteria and was approximately 40% less expensive than that

used by competition.

Developed flame resistant (FR) polyolefin material which met all needs including UL

Flame tests.

Collaborated with senior R & D teams of major polymer manufacturers to develop a

polymer meeting ASTM specified performance requirements.

1993 to end November 1996: Bell Avon Inc, Picayune, Mississippi

Responsible for R & D of both materials and processes. Bell Avon, primarily, are fabricators of

textile reinforced articles used for storage of potable water and fuel.

In liaison/collaboration with textile manufacturers and textile coating c ompanies

developed optimal textile/polymer interfacial adhesion systems enabling the company

to compete on performance and price.

Led a team of engineers to design/fabricate large inflatable structures and met the

company’s diversification program.

Maintained professional contact with significant design engineers/procurement

personnel in the Department of Defense.

Mid 1989 to end 1992: Gates Rubber Company (Belgium and Scotland)

Set up and directed the European Belt development division. Successfully led a multi-national

team of chemists and engineers to meet the demanding development requirements of power

transmission belts in the automotive and other industrial sectors.

Through collaborative programs succeeded in developing a range of textile/rubber

power transmission belts which were specified by leading Japanese and European

automotive manufacturers.

Developed a high performance textile/elastomeric serpentine automotive belt which

out-performed competition in terms of reduced heat cracking – a significant aspect.

Mid 1986 to Mid 1989: Avon Industrial Polymer ltd, Chippenham, England

Responsible for all technical aspects of this flexible polymer/textile reinforced fabricated

products division of Avon Rubber Company.

Led a contract with the US Navy for an inflatable flotation device meeting all

performance, time and cost targets.

Provided significant in-put into the development and fabrication of a nuclear biological

chemical (NBC) protective headgear for the UK Department of Defence. This significant

product (used by UK and US Troops) involved adhesion procedures for use with non -

compatible polymers.

Employment prior to the above

Previous employment includes: -

8 years at Usher-Walker-Bingham, London, UK as Director and General Manager. UWB

are manufacturers of polymeric covered rollers, primarily for the printing industry.

10 years at Anchor Chemical Company, Manchester, UK as a Polymer Engineer and

Technical Representative.

Academic/Professional Qualifications

Master of Science Degree (M.Sc) in Polymer Science and Technology from the London

South Bank University, London, UK.

Undergraduate degrees in Rubber and Plastics Science and Technology from

Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK

Fellow of the Institute of Materials (FIM); a pre -eminent level of attainment within the

institute. The Institute is based in London, but is well respected and represented

worldwide.

Member of the ACS (American Chemical Society)

Personal Data

US citizen

Married, three children

Enjoys excellent health

Hobbies include playing golf, following European Soccer and Current Affairs

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