Engineer Process

STEVEN WADE

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Objective:

Chemist

Education:

BS, Chemistry – San Diego State University Quality, Manufacturing & Environmental Classes

Hazardous Material Management Certificate – UCSD

Special Skills

Chemist with manufacturing & lab experience Instrumental & wet analysis Science / Engineering Background

Experience with plating / metal finishing Training / Team Work Research, Development & Design

Good Computer & Communication Skills Statistical Analysis Create procedures & specifications

Computer Skills

Windows, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access & Power Point), Project, Visio, Auto Cad, etc.

Experience:

HELICOMB TULSA, OK 2005 to 2008

Sr. Chemist / Lab Manager

Lead laboratory and chemical / paint processing group of up to eight employees in a team environment. Utilized knowledge of

materials, chemical & mechanical processes, quality standards, environmental considerations, and production capabilities to

increase productivity, capacity and quality. Interfaced with internal and external customers. Supported various programs /

projects, selected materials & processes, etc. Conducted R & D on methods of decreasing process tank disposals.

• Obtained Northrup Gruman, Boeing & GE qualifications & approval for bonding processes.

AMFUEL MAGNOLIA, AR 2004

R & D Chemist / Engineer

Provided leadership in team environment. Utilized knowledge of materials, chemical & mechanical processes, quality standards,

environmental considerations, and production capabilities, directed, coordinated and conducted research, development, analysis

and implementation of compliant materials, techniques and controls. Also, created internal specifications and procedures, and

conducted internal audits. Also analyzed and maintained chemical processes.

• Tested, researched and formulated compounds for flexible fuel tanks.

KACHINA TECHNICAL SERVICES & PROCESSES PHOENIX, AZ 2003

Chemical Engineer / Supervisor

Lead engineering / laboratory group of four employees in a team environment. Provided fast response engineering / planning

support to chemical processes, coatings, etc. Interfaced with internal and external customers. Supported various programs /

projects, selected materials & processes and created planning, etc.

• Evaluated and implemented a new cleaning process, which provided additional revenue for facility.

GOODRICH AEROSTRUCTURES ARKADELPHIA, AR 2000 – 2003

Sr. Material & Process Engineer

Supported Engineering Design, Operations, Customer Support, Material as required, e.g. chemical processing, heat

treatment, organic finishing, sealants, adhesives, composites, fabrication, environmental issues, etc. Supported various

programs / projects and selected materials & processes. Evaluated and implemented customer materials and processes

into production. Applied continuous process improvement in manufacturing methodology and update engineering

specifications as required. Developed and assessed material & process technologies. Provided leadership in team

environment. Interfaced with both internal and external customers.

• With Facilities Dept. designed / implemented improved systems for chemical processing tanks which saved approximately

$250,000 per year, while increased the process reliability, quality and environmental compliance.

• Optimized parameters in waste water treatment system to ensure compliance and recommended changes for process scale up

• Improved anodize process corrosion resistance, while reducing anodize seal tank disposals two fold.

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SENIOR FLEXONICS KETEMA EL CAJON, CA 1997 – 1999

Chemical Process Engineer

Utilized knowledge of product design, materials, chemical processes, quality standards, environmental considerations,

and production capabilities, directed, coordinated and conducted research, development, analysis and implementation

of compliant materials and manufacturing equipment, techniques and controls. Also, created internal specifications and

procedures, and conducted internal and external audits. Also analyzed and maintained chemical processes.

• Conducted design of experiments to provide for continuous improvement of the special processes, developed and

implemented new cleaning methods and equipment.

• Developed, wrote, and implemented procedure & specifications for Cadmium and Gold plating.

ROHR, INC. (Temp. through Olsten Staffing) CHULA VISTA, CA 1997

Material & Process Engineer

Reviewed customer specifications and procedures for impacts and created internal specifications. Directed, coordinated and

conducted research, development, analysis and implementation of compliant materials / processes and manufacturing techniques /

controls. These established and maintained product quality, reliability and compliance with environmental regulations.

• Saved 3.5 hours per part ($20,000 with parts in hand) after testing and implementing an alternative masking material

for a coating, which was subjected to chemical processing solutions.

• Created initial process layout with improved process flow for new chemical processing facility.

NINYO & MOORE SAN DIEGO, CA 1996

Environmental Intern

• Performed environmental site assessments and reviewed business proposals, Phase I and II assessment reports and

provided technical expertise to firm’s team.

GENERAL DYNAMICS / CONVAIR SAN DIEGO, CA 1985 – 1995

Sr. Quality / Chemist (1990 to 1995)

Quality /Environmental Engineer (1985 to 1990)

Directed, coordinated and conducted research, development, analysis and implementation of environmental and quality assurance

techniques and controls. These established and maintained product quality, reliability and compliance with environmental

regulations. Audited and assisted in developing portions of the company’s environmental program. Implemented compliant

materials / processes. Conducted quality audits on suppliers and internal processes. Trained and supervised quality & operations

personnel. Worked with special processes, which included cleaning, anodizing, plating, heat treat, composites, bonding, coating, etc.

• Key member of team that saved $10,000,000 by implementing several solution processes with decreased reliance on

hazardous materials, thereby maintaining compliance with new regulations.

• Performed optimization of Wastewater Treatment Facility resulting in improved reliability of effluent discharge, also

allowing recycling of product, potential annual savings of $300,000

• Successfully maintained 100+ tanks, including plating and anodize lines.

• Developed and implemented several new and improved processes. One reduced cost for a program by $1,700,000 and was

subsequently implemented on other programs.

ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SAN DIEGO, CA 1984

Chemist

Performed laboratory analysis of industrial & environmental samples and interpreted technical data. Utilized wide range of modern

analytical instrumentation and techniques.

• Modified the Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) spectrometric method for Cesium and Potassium, which improved their

detection limits ten fold.

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