Engineer Manager

David Bachtel

Email: abqr0d@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** *** ***** **** **** B

City: Missoula

State: MT

Zip: 59808

Country: USA

Phone: 406-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $89,000

Willing to Relocate

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DAVID R. BACHTEL, P.E.

2504 Old Ranch Road Unit B Missoula, MT 59808 406-***-**** abqr0d@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Highly motivated senior chemical process engineer / quality manager with extensive experience in designing, developing, and implementing process improvements and systems that directly impact the bottom line. Creative problem solver with a proven ability to manage technical issues and validate new technologies.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Bachelor`s of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio

Achieved Cum Laude recognition

Fundamentals of Engineering (EIT).

Professionally Licensed Chemical Engineer PEL-PE-LIC-23772 State of Montana

ChemCAD, Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, ISO 9001 requirements, OSHA PSM requirements, Creating and Reviewing P&ID`s and PFD`s, Understanding of cGMP Regulations under code 21 CFR 210 and 211, Developing and Executing Installation Qualification / Operational Qualification / Product Qualification Protocols, Capital Project Management Processes, and Writing Effective Operating Procedures.

ACCOMPLISHMENT HIGHLIGHTS

* Established operational conditions for the SDR-100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 1000 CVD reactors that met and exceeded productivity while maintaining quality of the product being generated in the reactors. This resulted in multi-million dollar bonuses awarded to GT for exceeding contractual obligations.

* Developed new operational parameter conditions in the test reactor located in the GT lab in Missoula.

* Extended useful life 500% for Tungsten kits for 200 mm and 300 mm by improving cleaning method saving $85K/year.

* FDA validation lead for the raw materials storage and transfer upgrade project involving the entire respiratory manufacturing process (Robitussin(R), Dimetapp(R), and Children`s Advil(R))

* Completed commissioning and validation of new Sterile Manufacturing Tanks, Holding Tanks, and Sterile Aqueous Suspension Tanks that doubled the capacity for new product manufacturing.

* Process Lead of reliability improvements for the Clean in Place and Clean out of Place wash systems for Liquids/Semi-Solids Manufacturing that eliminated down time for the wash system due to improper pH balance.

* Reformulated a resin process within eight months which doubled the production capability of the Pfaulder reactor and increased sales $9MM annually.

* Led a cross-functional process engineering team that developed an additive for the oil and gas drilling industry which produced sales of $10M annually at full production rates.

* Increased Hydrochloric Acid recovery efficiency from 93% to >99% within six months. The obligation for the company was to recover 97% of the hydrogen chloride generated. This differential resulted in $200M/year manufacturing cost savings.

* Redesigned new nozzle configurations in three months time that increased semiconductor yield from 92% to >97% resulting in $5MM in added sales annually using Design of Experiments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GT ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, Missoula, MT 2008-2012

Chemical Engineer III/Assistant Safety Manager

Developed and managed the growth curves for all reactors that were applied by the field engineers and project managers using the test reactor created and developed by GT in the R&D laboratory. Worked with the Safety Manager to establish Good Laboratory Practices and the Safety SOPs for all employees working at the Missoula office.

* Developed new technologies for CVD reactors using new run conditions in the test reactor.

* Worked with customers on-site to modify operational conditions of the GTAT reactors to optimize their production.

* Established the operational and safety SOPs to be followed at the test reactor facility by all employees and visitors to the site.

APPLIED MATERIALS, Richmond, VA 2006-2008

Process Engineer/Quality Manager

Process technical interface with 200 and 300 mm tool engineers to coordinate continuous improvement projects and actions to ensure weekly wafer start production rates. Quality manager supervising department and database of critical measurements for parts requested by Qimonda. Safety representative for training and interface with Qimonda to ensure proper use of equipment in cleaning facility.

* Developed successful cleaning method for AVIZA Pantheon and Celsior showerheads and associated parts saving on replacement cost ($125K/year) of parts after every use .

* Improved cleaning methods and recipes used for cleaning Diffusion Quartz and Silicon Carbide allowing the materials to be reused instead of discarded ($210K/year).

WYETH CORPORATION, Richmond, VA 2004-2006

Commissioning Engineer

Generated, executed, and completed validation plans for new equipment installations along with supporting project completion and related validation activities. Maintained technology transfer from packaging equipment suppliers and other information resources for commissioning in regulated Manufacturing and Packaging areas, Topical Manufacturing and Liquid Manufacturing.

PFIZER CORPORATION, Kalamazoo, MI 2001-2004

Senior Process Packaging Engineer

Process lead engineer support for the cGMP regulated Liquids/Semi-Solids Business Unit.

Provided support for other engineers in the Dry Products Business Unit, cGMP regulated Solutions and Suspensions, and cGMP regulated Sterile Manufacturing Business Units.

Project lead engineer involving development of cost estimation, user requirements, equipment specifications, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and Process Flow Diagrams.

* Lead project engineer incorporating a new heat exchanger for Propylene Glycol that eliminated 200 hours/year of down time for Rogaine(R) manufacturing.

* Process Lead for upgrade to chilled water system for Gelfoam(R) manufacturing to ensure consistent brick height and density.

* Assisted Pfizer engineers with completing a freeze dryer shelf repair project ahead of schedule resulting in saving significant cost and production lost time.

CABOT CORPORATION, Midland, Michigan 2000-2001

Senior Process Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing support/project engineer in a fumed silica production facility. Managed continuous process capability and operation of the acid recovery plant. Served on internal PSM audit team for the entire facility and worked on completing Management of Changes and Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews along with Root Cause Analysis for unexpected process events.

DOW CORNING CORPORATION, Midland, Michigan 1996-2000

Senior Chemical Development Engineer

Process development engineer focused on formulation and chemistry of key internal resins and adhesives. Primary responsibility included design, creation, operation, and maintenance of pilot plant facilities that could be replicated and scaled up to plant production.

* Developed new chemistry routes and successfully demonstrated increased productivity without affecting the characteristics or quality of the product.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

HEMLOCK SEMICONDUCTOR DIVISION, Hemlock, Michigan

Chemical Manufacturing Engineer

Controlled production for the poly-silicon batch reactors for semiconductor manufacturing. Met and exceeded the contractual production requirements of the plant site for each of the four years as a manufacturing support engineer.

GENERAL ELECTRIC-Aircraft Engines Division, Cincinnati, Ohio

Lab Technician/Co-operative Student

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