Injection Molding Engineer

Stephen Deneweth

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Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081 **********@*****.***

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Education: Major: Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering Technology: May 2005

Associate of Applied Science in Plastics Technology: May 2003

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

Major: Masters of Business Administration: Expected Graduation 2011

Kettering University, Flint, MI

Experience: Applications Engineer, March 2008 to March 2009

INCOE Corporation, Troy, MI

Engineered, drafted, and managed hot runner manifold systems dependent on material, shot size, and

application using the latest technology including Opt-flo, dual pin actuation and multi-tip technologies

Performed and analyzed Mold Flow fill analysis on applications determining product capabilities before hot

runner manifolds were designed

Managed projects from development stage through production launch, monitoring progress and profit

margins

Responsible for all International accounts including Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Germany

Project Engineer/ Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, April 2006 to February 2008

US Farathane, Sterling Heights, MI

Principle contact for all pre-production program activities, as well as primary leader for manufacturing and

launch related activities from award through launch

Daily responsibilities included managing cross functional teams, performing program cost estimating,

reviewing contracts, maintaining budgets and managing milestone deliverables

Regular interface with Design, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality

Actively pursued material and efficiency savings for current and quoted products through process and design

improvements

Program Manager/ Engineering Position, July 2005 to April 2006

Black River Plastic, Port Huron, MI

Responsible for program specific design manufacturability and identification of potential cost savings

Manage timing, testing/validation, performance, functionality, and supplier responsibilities for assigned

programs

Managed information flow to appropriate staff, through APQP infrastructure and internal documentation

Managed PPAP process responsibilities and assigned employees to obtain full PPAP status

Plastics Internship/ Process Technician, May 2004 to December 2004

Clarion Technologies, South Haven/ Caledonia, MI

Optimized processes on gas assist and two shot injection molding machines

Performed rheology and gate seal studies to optimize injection molding cycles

Reduced cycle times to create cost reductions on production parts

Plastics Internship, May 2003 to August 2003

Hicks Plastic Company, Utica, MI

Ensured production on four machines, and supervised production for five operators

Troubleshot problems associated with decorating, including vacuum metallizing

Plastics and Rubber Lab Technician, August 2003 to May 2004

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

Performed maintenance and repairs on injection molding machines

Optimized cycles and ran sample parts on 50 – 275 ton injection molding machines

Disassembled, repaired, and changed molds on a regular basis

Activities: Recreational Sports – Hockey, 4 -Wheeling, Refereeing, Golf, and Softball.

References: Furnished upon request

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