Pratik Shah

***** **** **** *****,

Farmington Hills, MI - 48335

Phone: 734-***-****

Email: aca4ak@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking to obtain a challenging position where my engineering

and technical expertise in conjunction with my business and program

management abilities to contribute to the success of my employer and

customers.

PROFILE:

. Strong management and engineering skills and background coupled with

an impressive commitment to excellence and an ability to drive

efficiency and financial performances of the company.

. Experienced with analytical ability and ability to analyze &

streamline chemical systems for new technology/applications

development, implementation and continuous improvement.

. An ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, time-sensitive

business environment.

. An ability to manage projects from planning to execution.

. An ability to create intellectual property - technical papers,

presentations and patents.

. As a Dynamic, achievement-focused leader with an established

performance record.

EXPERIENCE: 5/2011 - 8/2013 Gates Corporation, MI

Team Leader, Engineering, R & D (Advanced Material & Product

Development Group, R&D)

Development Lab Manager (Adhesive & Textile Development Lab)

Global Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Project Manager/Champion

. Responsible for Adhesive & Textile development group to meet business

goals and objectives that includes innovation and sustainability.

. Managed material and product development laboratory to meet internal

and external customer requirements.

. Leading R & D development projects with various market segments

products such as, automotive, industrial, transportation, 3E (Energy,

Extraction, Exploration) and process industries with focusing on

global growth.

. Managing group of technical associates to drive business objectives

and profitability.

. Leading projects for risk mitigation to attain compliance and

suppliers' discontinuation of materials.

. Executed projects using stage gate milestone driven process for global

development teams.

. Involved in development of pre/post treatment processes for improving

product life cycle and sustainability.

. Involved in integrating new innovative technologies platforms for

"Product to Market".

. Involved in fundamental discussion on chemistry, formulations,

processes and product specifications.

. Involved in composite carbon cord development program for "Two

Wheeler" market segments.

. Generated several innovative concepts on composite materials, products

and processes.

. Involved in rubber elastomers, polyurethane and thermoplastics

development projects for power transmission and fluid power products.

. Working with suppliers to maintain the quality & products delivery

standards.

. Created Gates first internal Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) program for

global R & D engineers.

. Implemented the Gates Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) training program in

North & South America with trained over 150+ associates for knowledge

in Design for Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma.

. Trained over 50 associates in Project Management to drive "Product to

Market" initiatives in conjunction using external consulting team.

. Supported group of manufacturing engineers to improve process &

quality control on existing products.

. Involved in R & D capital budget planning.

. Involved in R & D strategy, technical roadmaps, growth potentials and

cost savings planning meetings.

8/2008 - 4/2011 Freudenberg- NOK - Corporate Headquarters, Plymouth,

MI

Senior Research & Development Engineer

. Development of micro-cellular urethane foam systems for automotive NVH

applications, such as Jounce Bumper, Body mounts, Engine mounts,

spring isolators, etc...

. Development of micro-cellular urethane foam for Battery Pack & Fuel

Cell Gasket/Seal applications.

. Development of thermoplastic urethanes (TPU) for dynamic seals and o

rings applications.

. Development of advanced TPUs using nano fillers and conventional

fillers technology.

. Development of urethane elastomers for static & dynamic seals used for

construction, process industries, alternate power, outdoor equipment,

mining and Oil & Gas exploration.

. Development of micro-cellular urethane using various nano & micro

fillers.

. Development of millable thermoset & thermoplastic alloy materials for

seals & gasket applications.

. Development of fluorinated thermoplastic elastomer alloy materials for

specialty seal applications.

. Development of Bio-based polyurethane (thermoset & thermoplastic) for

various automotive and non-automotive applications.

. Development of FDA approved polyurethane materials for sealing and

medical applications.

. Development of MDI based TPUs for automotive, non-automotive and

medical applications.

. Development of Rubber materials for non-automotive NVH applications.

. Development of Polyurethanes & Rubber materials for Heavy Duty

Hydraulics applications.

. Providing technical support on non- automotive applications using PEEK

& PS thermoplastics.

. Providing guidance & directions to divisions' technical &

manufacturing need for new and existing technology products.

. Supported cost saving initiatives for release agents and their use for

urethane & rubber products.

. Supported continuous improvements (corporate & divisional) projects on

existing materials & process technologies.

. Supported bio-fluids compatibility studies for various urethane,

plastics and rubber products.

. Created test plans, testing criteria & evaluation requirements for

existing & new materials technology validations.

. Working with global team of engineers and suppliers to improve

efficiency, quality and performance of products that meets compliance

of OEM and non - OEM specifications and requirements.

. Involved in Company's new and existing business plans & strategies

(Global foot print & evaluations).

. Developed new technologies using scientific & statistical six sigma &

lean manufacturing methodologies.

. Involved in new technology evaluation and acquisition activities.

. Working with several cross-function teams for cost reduction projects.

. Presented several new development concepts and implemented products

during global meetings.

12/2002 - 7/2008 Lear Corporation - Corporate Headquarters,

Southfield, MI

Senior Research & Development Engineer

(Advanced Materials and Foam - Comfort Eng., R & D)

Research & Development:

. Development and Implementations of Soy based polyurethane foam system

for automotive seating applications.

. Research & Development on non-petroleum based Automotive Seat

products.

. Development of soy- based PU foams using TDI, MDI and TDI/MDI mix

technology for non - automotive applications.

. Validations of soy foam technology for North & South America, and

European and Asian OEM customers.

. Development of DECSTM (Dynamic Environmental Comfort System) for

automotive and non - automotive seating applications.

. Developed Crushable TM foam technology for improving packaging and

shipping requirements.

. Developed ultra low emission materials for automotive products.

. Development of Flexible Polyurethane Foams that meets FMVSS 202a Head

Restraint requirements.

. Development & Integration of Thermoplastic materials such as EPP, EVA,

PET, etc... For Automotive seating applications.

. Development of Energy Absorbent Foams for Head restraint, Headliners &

other automotive interior components applications.

. Development of Visco & Pseudo visco polyurethane foam for dynamic

(active) Head Restraint Systems and their designs.

. Development of environmental friendly composite materials for

automotive applications including seating & interiors.

. Involved in Company's new and existing business plans & strategies

(Global foot print & evaluations).

. Working with customers for advanced materials standard and approval

process for implementations.

. Supported program teams on reviews of the end products and their

DRBFM, DFMEA, PFMEA related processes.

. Supports program teams for polyurethane foam and other polymeric

materials standards and their design guidelines and best practices.

. Supported comfort technology advancement projects for seating

applications such as manikin position, H point effects and robotic

comfort requirements.

. Supported implementation of new technology to various manufacturing

locations in North America, Europe & Asia.

. Developed Polyurethane foam system for Headrest and Armrest products

for North America & Asian OEMS using "Cut & Sew "processes & methods.

. Developed Polyurethane foam system for Headrest and Armrest products

for North America, European & Asian OEMS using "Foam in Pour"

processes & methods.

. Development of lower VOC, low density and lower cost Headrest &

Armrest chemistry for new launched programs.

. Developed of low VOC copolymer polyol system for pour in place system.

. Developed water based mold release agent for environmental

benefits.(VOC Reduction)

. Developed solvent based mold release with lower cost, low VOC & better

performance.

. Developed multi color mold release system for foam application as

visual aid.

. Developed pigmented color dyes for polyurethane foam process -

improving performance and reduce defects.

Project & Program Management:

. Managing Lear's Environmental programs- ISO 14001:2004, Governmental

permits and pollution reduction projects.

. Leading ISO 14001:2004 programs as Environmental Management

Representative, Environmental Coordinator and Lead Auditor.

. Prepare and submit all necessary documentations to meet Governmental

permits compliance & environmental regulatory requirements.

. Preparing and reporting various compliance reports (SARA III /Tear II,

MAERS, TRI, US DOT, Hazardous Waste) to several governmental agencies

such as State of Michigan, DEQ, EPA, FMEA, FIRE departments and

Homeland security.

. Establishing, implementing, tracking and continually improving Lear's

environmental programs such as solid waste reduction, air emission

reductions, and recycling of chemicals, universal, paper and other

products.

. Involved with PAR - Research group for chemical awareness campaign.

. Maintaining TS 16949 quality and ISO 14001:2004 documents as a process

owner and core group member.

. Created quotes for potential new businesses and sample runs.

. Managed & assisted prototype sample runs as products and materials

prospective.

. Managed product launches from design, Prototype, pilot, pre-production

& production stages for new programs.

. Managing current and new chemical processes and specifications for

Lear's businesses.

. Trained all levels of Lear employees for Environmental awareness using

ISO 14001:2004 guidelines.

. Supported and managed supplier relations for continual improvement

strategies for better quality products and also a part of business

goals.

. Supporting & supervisory roll for process and test of products

prospective.

. Supported quality & Engineering engineers for Customers issues

resolutions.

. Working with engineers and suppliers to improve efficiency, quality

and performance of products that meets compliance of OEM

specifications and requirements.

. Involved with Capital investment requisition group for any new or

modified activities.

Product & Process Improvements:

. Creating and established Testing methods of incoming & receiving

chemicals and their systems.

. Improving and Updating Process Monitoring system using six sigma

methodologies.

. Established process calibration and characterization system

specifically for foaming system.

. Created Trouble shooting guides for various type of foam and its

related defects.

. Created and set up process parameters, work related instructions and

procedures for efficient process control using TS 16949 quality

documents guidelines.

. Trained quality, maintenance, production personnel in various areas as

chemical awareness, processing guidelines, lean manufacturing and

their job specifics.

. Trained foam technicians for improvement of processes, awareness of

chemicals and continuous improvements/Lean manufacturing.

. Maintaining and updating engineering and testing levels of documents,

records and confidential agreements.

. Working with many continuous improvements projects for business cost

saving goals.

. Implementation of Kaizen, Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing tools for

continuous improvements of system and its resources.

5/2000 - 12/2002 Woodbridge Corporation, MI

Process Engineer

. Improving the process of flexible polyurethane seat cushions for RIM

applications.

. Controlling the process parameters by using statistical control

methods.

. Managing & improving the foam flow system using RFS and MFS interface.

. Worked on determination of chemical consumption in foam

processing using calibration methods.

. Evaluate the foam properties by using six sigma methods (DOE, DMAIC &

Statistical Analysis).

. Developing flexible foam formulation using design of experiment and

FMEA methods.

. Mold release agent consumption control using skip- spray methods.

. Minimize chemical consumption in foam formation using SPC analysis.

. Studying pour head time & its effects for evaluation of foam basics.

. Study of resin and chemical temperature for determination of foam

morphology.

. Trouble shooting of flexible foam production runs.

. Determining the effect of various chemical batches on foam reactivity

& properties.

. Product formulations developments and improvements for GM, FORD &

Chrysler-Dodge products.

. Interface with tooling and quality departments.

. Implementation of improved formulations and methods (Lessons Learned &

Best Practices).

9/1998 - 5/2000 Polymer Institute Detroit, MI

Research Assistant

. Development of Rigid Polyurethane foams with excellent mechanical and

surface quality for military & automotive applications.

. Development and testing of different polyol & Isocyanate formulations

for improvement of surface quality of Rigid Polyurethane foam parts

using Reaction Injection Molding Machine.

. Development of polyol system for specific grade of Polyurethane

elastomer.

. Development of Prepolymer elastomer using various kinds of isocyanate

(MDI, pMDI, XMDI, HMDI, etc

. Synthesis of chemical formations for flexible, rigid & elastomeric

Polyurethane systems.

. Identify the compatibility of plasticizer into chain extender.

. Evaluate the stress cracking in PET bottles and Literature search for

the evaluation of crazing in PET.

. Development of Bio-stable & Bio-compatible Flexible PU foams used for

medical application.

. Developing polyurethane formulations for aerospace seat cushions.

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EDUCATION:

2013 STANFORD UNIVERSITY US-CA-Stanford

Executive Management

1999 UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY US-MI-Detroit

Masters in Chemical Engineering Overall GPA: 3.95

1997 L.D.COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING India-Gujarat-Ahmadabad

Bachelor in Plastics Technology Overall GPA: 4.0

CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

. Leading the Change & Delegating for Improvements

. Coaching for Results

. Design for Six Sigma Champion

. Designs For Six Sigma Certification

. Green Belt Certification

. Program Management - Profile & Advanced Profile Certification

. ISO 14001 Lead Auditor : Environmental Management System (EMS)

. Environmental Coordinator

. Environmental & Emergency Management System - Management

. Lean Manufacturing

. TS16949 : Quality Management System (QMS) - Management

. Safety Management System - Management

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Equipments Experience:

. Polymer Characterization: DSC, TGA, TMA,DMA, SCM, FTIR, AFM and

Rheometric

. Mechanical Testing : T & E properties, MFI, Impact tester, Resilience,

Hardness, Immersions

. Processing Techniques: Injection molding, Reaction Injection molding

(RIM), Compression Molding, Thermo-forming, Transfer molding Vacuum &

Pressure forming and Extrusion.

Patent Applications:

. USPTO

. European

Professional Membership:

. SPE - Society of Plastic Engineers

. CPI (API) - Center for the Polyurethane Industry

. ACC - American Chemistry Council

Reference: Available upon request.

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