Injection Molding Engineer

BOBBY G. MCMILLAN

*** **** **. *****, ** *****

Phone 419-***-****

*******@*****.***

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Strategic, results-generating and conscientious Leader, who develops strong

working relationships, produces quality results and is attentive to

details. Highly experienced in the Plastics' Industry with an extensive

background as a Process/ Development Engineer and Plastic Injection Process

Technician.

KEY STRENGTHS: Problem-Solving Innovation Testing Project Support -

from innovation through launch Documentation Scheduling Inventory

Coaching/Mentoring New Techs

SPECIALTIES: Rigid Plastic Packaging Injection Molding HDPE LDPE

PP 2 Shot Silicone/Nylon, Husky KraussMaffei Engel Cincinnati

Vandorn Food Packaging Personal Care Healthcare, Caps/Closures

Flexible Packaging

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TOLEDO MOLDING & DIE, Bowling Green OH

2012-Present

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (EXTRUSION BLOW MOLDING)

Responsible for supporting production Extrusion Blow Molding cells by

leading continuous improvement efforts

. Developed methods, tooling and techniques to continuously reduce the time

and effort involved in setting up, changing over, and operations of mfg.

equipment

. Updated and maintained equipment drawings for production and equipment,

including cell layouts

. Developed engineering solutions for repetitive equipment/process failures

. Assisted in departmental training for improvement of skill levels

. Fine tuned cell machinery to maximize uptime

. Managed outside contractors involved in process/equipment improvement

. Worked closely with all levels of the organization to improve upon mfg.

machinery and process improvements

. Assisted with Kaizen activities, and documentation of results

BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATION /OWENS ILLINOIS R&D LAB, Perrysburg OH 1998-

2012

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (INJECTION MOLDING)

Responsible for the procurement and development of proto-type, pre-

production and production molds involving setup, removal, installation,

disassembly of tooling within the R&D facility and plants.

. Developed, implemented, documented and delivered robust capable process

windows using scientific injection molding techniques to produce a cost

efficient repeatable lower cycle time

. Tested and run trials of new materials, colors, additives, machinery,

auxiliary equipment along with new technology related to injection molds,

presses or process/cycle time improvements

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Plastic Injection Process Development Eng. continued:

. Analyzed and solved problems, established corrective actions

(machine/mold vs. process), cycle time/process improvement while sharing

learning's with all team members

. Performed various tests on new and existing molds: Capability studies,

D.O.E. Window testing, Gate freeze studies, Viscosity studies, Hot runner

balance testing and any trouble shooting when required during beginning

stages of projects

. Supported projects by sharing knowledge and giving input during project

design meetings to improve timeline and launch of new products

. Supported project from start to finish, including traveling to mold

venders for mechanical testing and to plants for qualification, training

and launch of projects with ongoing support to the plant when required or

requested

. Provided leadership by coaching, mentoring and giving direction to new

process techs

. Generated detailed process documentation and/or trip reports to all team

members and plant personnel involved via shared drives/email

OWENS ILLINOIS PLASTICS, Maumee OH 1989-1998

PLASTIC INJECTION PROCESS TECH (1992-1998)

. Performed mold setups, removals and startups within allotted scheduled

times to meet or exceed required production quotas

. Provided process support by establishing process parameters to produce

good dimensional ware, this involved part defect recognition,

machine/mold vs. processes, troubleshooting and establishment of

corrective actions

. Performed in-press mold/tooling removal and repair when possible to

reduce downtime

. Operated overhead crane for mold installation/removal and in press repair

. Performed robot end of arm installation, setup, operation and

troubleshooting on various projects

. Performed mechanical tests for new mold qualifications

. Performed material/color trials for replacement qualification

. Provided training to setup mechanics, new process techs and press

operators

. Gained basic knowledge of mold design: tooling, cold runner, hot runner,

valve gates, two plate, three plate and stack tools

Plastic Injection Operator

1989-1992

. Operated plastic injection presses while maintaining quality parts

. Performed timed quality checks

. Performed in press mold pm's

. Mixed Material

. Packed Parts

. Operated forklifts

. Maintained Injection auxilary equipment

. Assisted mechanics during mold setups

. Performed troubleshooting when required

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT/SKILLS

. RJG - Systematic Injection Molding & Process Control 1

. RJG - Systematic Injection Molding 2/Advanced Techniques

. Bozzelli Scientific Injection Molding Techniques

. Overhead crane operator

. Licensed forklift operator

. Microsoft Word, Excel

. 5S/SMED/Kaizen

. 8D/5 WHYS

. GMP

. SPC

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