Marvin Leab

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South Elgin, IL **177

630-***-**** ac457i@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Project Engineer where I will be able to utilize my background in injection molding, Quality Management and Mechanical Engineering to improve processes, procedures and employees which will lead to improved quality, added value, and additional business opportunities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RTC Industries, Rolling Meadows, Illinois; 2007 to Present

A leading designer, developer, and manufacturer of point of purchase displays for retail markets.

Quality Engineer

Plastic Injection Molding and Product Development

Responsible for supplier quality process improvements in plastic injection molding, plastic extrusion, aluminum extrusion and metal fabrication.

Managing tool design and construction with suppliers which led to successful project launches and cost savings in tooling investments for RTC and RTC clients.

Managing on-site mold validations with mold builders in South China and Taiwan.

Managing incoming and first article inspection from suppliers producing a variety of materials such as plastic, metal and wood utilizing optical measuring equipment, calipers and other hand gages.

Managing of new trial materials in injection molded parts for process improvements, performance enhancements and cost reductions.

Develop control plans with suppliers to insure right first-time production.

Work with Sales, Project Managers, Tooling Engineers, Design Engineers and Manufacturing Engineering on product development / improvement initiatives.

Assist with certification compliance by UL and NSF.

Lead auditing of vendors with procurement team to assure sourced product is compliant with Walgreens, Walmart and RTC requirements.

Tri-Par Die & Mold, Geneva, Illinois; 2001 to 2007

A custom plastic injection molder of water filtration, food packaging and consumer goods.

Process / Quality Engineer & Quality Manager

Developed and implemented ISO 9001 procedures and work instructions which lead to certification in 2003.

Maintained compliance to ISO 9001 standards and implemented continuous improvement projects.

Responsible for Quality Department and Inspectors on a three-shift operation.

Managed APQP system / documentation for water filtration customers.

Supervised and trained Shift Supervisors, QA Technicians and Machine Operators on existing and new product quality.

Set up and utilize SPC in multiple areas of manufacturing and quality assurance.

Coordinate all PPAPs and inspections for customer approval on tooling repairs, ECNs and new

products.

Phoenix Closures, Naperville, Illinois; 1999 to 2001

A leading injection molder of thermoplastic closures for the food and beverage industry.

Project Engineer

Responsible for new and existing product tooling improvements and quality.

Set up new automation equipment and trouble shoot for product launch.

Coordinate manufacturing improvements of existing molding and cap lining cells.

Develop CAD layouts for new machinery / presses and plants.

Implement manufacturing and packaging specifications.

Address customer field complaints and implement corrective actions.

Woodbridge Foam Corporation, Addison, Illinois; 1995 to 1999

A leading producer of molded polyurethane foam seating for the automotive, heavy truck, van conversion and office furniture industries.

Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for sampling of new tooling and engineering changes required to existing tooling.

Worked with tooling vendors on multiple new part projects to bring tooling to production in a timely manner.

Assisted in the installation of a modern urethane foam molding system to ensure better part consistency and quality.

Trouble-shoot and formulate chemistry on a state of the art urethane foam molding system.

Set up hydraulic, pneumatic, temperature and other parameters for operation of molding line.

Controlled chemical inventory on a just in time basis from multiple chemical suppliers.

Supervised 3 Process Technicians and 1 Chemical Handler over a 3-shift operation.

Coordinated advanced product quality planning (APQP) activities for new and existing customers.

Worked with customers in establishing quality criteria for new and existing foam products.

Implemented and maintained QS-9000 quality system requirements and continuous improvement.

Wrote procedures and work instructions for metering and auxiliary equipment.

Prepared environmental reports for the IEPA and USEPA.

Courtesy Med/Tek, Buffalo Grove, Illinois; 1994

A top 100-injection molder in the United States of thermoplastic medical and closure products.

Project Coordinator

Coordinated different areas of manufacturing on new medical device product development.

Worked with Designers, Tool Makers, Quality and Manufacturing in preparing medical device for production launch.

Worked with customers on product development issues in the areas of design, manufacturing, process feasibility and FDA concerns.

Process / Production Supervisor

Directly responsible for the high-volume production of plastic medical products and closures in a clean room molding environment.

Responsible for starting up production orders and optimizing cycle times on 80 to 500-ton injection molding machines.

Worked with Quality Assurance to meet product specifications and ISO-9000 criteria.

Monitored tooling performance to notify mold makers of necessary preventative maintenance.

Armin Molding, South Elgin, Illinois; 1993

A custom injection molder of medical and automotive thermoplastic products.

Process / Quality Engineer

Shift Supervisor

Responsible for production and quality of medical and automotive plastic products on 70 to 480-ton injection molding machines.

Implemented and maintained statistical process control of machines and plastic products.

Developed capability studies and coordinated sampling into designs of experiment.

Set up tooling and robotics for production orders and sampling.

Wrote procedures and work instructions for production equipment and quality assurance use.

Oversaw and trained up to 12 employees in production and quality assurance procedures and work instructions.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree Industrial Technology

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, 1992

3.8 / 4.0 GPA

Member American Society of Quality

References

Jaymin Jeffery Quality Manager

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