Mark A. Bower

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North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 15642

Cell: 724-***-****

Email: adsbo4@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Directed work assignments for lab technicians and manufacturing plant personnel.

FAI of incoming parts, uses mechanical & engineering drawings to measure 100% or CTQ drawing specifications, can use blueprints, and wiring diagrams to measure and test others customer specifications.

Certified in Internal Auditing for ISO 9001-2015, and Nadcap requirements.

Certifications for OSHA 10, OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER, and Incident Command protocols.

Managed SQG and LQG waste sites, and hazardous waste removal.

Certification for internal Auditing ISO-9001 2008 & 2015 systems.

Initiated improvement of GMP manufacturing process steps, using CAR, 5S, CAPA, and MOC associated documentation.

Created new and updated countless process documents for manufacturing, production and safety areas.

Lead Cost Savings Project [5S] for the Reduction of Scrap, which resulted in a savings of 78% over the project target.

Interrupts data to find trends, predict outcomes, define and solve data errors, and plot statistical results.

Implemented and maintained internal, state, and federal regulations for DOT, EPA, RCRA, and OSHA.

Analytical testing and analysis of sealants, Injection moldings, material coatings, Organic & Inorganic formulations.

Proficient in several Inspection methods and Quality systems and process optimization techniques.

FAI Inspection

ISO-9001

GD&T

QMS

Lean Six-sigma

GMP

Hand tools

Auditing

Project mgmt.

CTQ

Process Eng.

Blueprints

FMEA

Document Control

Manual CMM

XRF Analysis

Complaints Comparator

5S & 6S

Matl Analysis

SAP

MRB

R&D

Experience

Dura-Metal, North Huntingdon Pa. ISO Specialist/Coordinator 2022-present

ISO document control and the Management of Change processes of the QMS.

Resolved customer complaints by utilizing, CAPA, SCAR, CARs, and root-cause analysis which lead to corrective actions for non-conformance issues and related to return products.

Performed Statistical Process Control (SPC) to increase the effective monitoring of the production process through the use of Control charts, Pareto charts, and other methods to monitor production control.

Evaluate existing work instructions and procedures to improve quality of items produced, streamline operations, and reduce costsEnsure the correct materials and packaging is being used in accordance with the current Work Order.

Preforms risk assessments (DFMEA/PFMEA), first article, incoming CTQ markers, and in-process inspections.

Monitor project performance by gathering relevant data and create statistical reports.

Work with purchasing staff to establish quality requirements from external suppliers.

Collaborate with customers, engineers and production managers to ensure all aspects of quality are met in a timely manner

Design proper process protocols and document SOPs for implementation of new processes and/or improvements.

Be the Subject Matter Expert for ISO 9001 standards.

Build an ISO system that will allow for future ISO 9001 certification.

Standardize current documents into ISO computer database (Word, Excel, Access information).

Develop and implement system changes as required to comply with changing ISO requirementsLearn to operate all test epuipment and hand tolls need to perform QC tests, create SOP/WI to preform those tasks.

Hitachi-ABB Powergrids, Mt Pleasant Pa. Quality Engineer 2020 -2021

FAI of incoming parts, uses mechanical & engineering drawings to measure 100% or CTQ drawing specifications, uses blueprints, and wiring diagrams to measure and test others customer specifications.

Uses all standard mechanical inspection instruments, including but not limited to: microscopes, micrometers,

comparators, calipers, gages, and dimensional verification equipment.

Maintenance of component plans, quality plans, procedures and specifications, performance of internal and supplier audits and the investigation and correction of causes for nonconformance.

Preforms risk assessments (DFMEA/PFMEA), first article, incoming CTQ markers, and in-process inspections.

Manages the tool calibration system [800+], updated monthly certifications, tool inspections, scheduled repairs and replacement.

Performed ISO internal Audits covering production, safety, shipping, and process documentation.

Synthomer Inc. Jeanette Pa. Quality Specialist 2018 – 2020

Monitored the assessment and evaluation of existing processes and workflows to identify areas of improvement.

Managed the ISO document control and the Management of Change processes of the QMS.

Handled customer complaints by utilizing, CARs, and root-cause analysis for non-conformance issues and related to return products.

Performed Statistical Process Control (SPC) to increase the effective monitoring of the production process through the use of Control charts, Pareto charts, and other methods to monitor production control.

Provided guidance for successful implementation of process changes.

Performed ISO internal Audits [Certification] covering production, safety, shipping, and process documentation.

Prepared and implementing process quality assurance policies and procedures.

Identify areas of improvement through and supports the integrated collection of and Manufacturing information on non-conformance issues.

Maintained and updated the administrative documentation of the plant QMS system and GMP manufacturing processes.

Lead Cost Savings Project [6S] for the “Reduction of Scrap”, which resulted in a savings of 78% over the project target.

Preforms plant quality area audits, along with monthly TSO [Total Safety Observation] reviews of union workers.

Worked with union personnel reviewing and coordinating updates for work instructions and certification in areas of Safety & Compliance.

Created SAP Material Masters, BOMs, and Routings for production runs.

Quality Control review and support for production materials using the MRB and ROS process steps.

Preformed 5S & 6S activities on product retain and customer sampling, which led to managing both areas.

Extrude Hone, Inc. North Huntingdon Pa. Polymer Lab Technician 2016 - 2018

Developed analytical process methods for characterizing of raw materials and establish a comprehensive QC/QA.

Conducted R&D testing to improve current and developed new base systems for product line.

Conducted audits, drafted quality standards, advised management on ways to improve operations.

Initiated improvement of GMP manufacturing process steps.

Optimized productivity by designing, implementing and testing, by writing new procedures.

Created a database to enable cross-referencing and hyper-linking of product tests and raw materials used.

Increased production of the largest base component used in production by 40%.

Introduced new equipment to solve the separation problem with the final production product.

Preformed internal auditing for ISO 9001-2015, and Nadcap requirements

Spearheaded capital equipment purchases for R&D to help improve and innovate manufacturing and production products.

Lead training activities monitor training records and, setup spreadsheets to auto alert recertification training due dates.

Investigated customer complaints and issues, using laboratory data analysis and root cause analyses.

Impact Guard LLC. Leetsdale, Pa. QC/QA Lead 2014-2015

Coordinated with engineering and manufacturing for implementation and monitoring of SPC & SQC applications.

Troubleshoot problems associated with manufacturing processes.

Analyzed statistical data and product specifications, determined product standards, and the reliability of finished products.

Created and monitored inspection criteria, coordinated CAPA objectives of production with the plant manager.

Performed auditing and inspection of raw materials and components of the products in the GMP manufacturing process.

Evaluated work process in each area of manufacturing; improved efficiency by using the 5S methodology.

Inspected outing products and preform visual inspection confirming items pass the last step in quality assurance review.

Plextronics, Inc. Pittsburgh, Pa Formulation Chemist - OLED & Lighting 2004-2013

Formulated R&D thin-film inks for aqueous and solvent systems used in device structures under ANSI/UL 8752 standards.

Designing and planning equipment layout for labs and productions areas.

Conducted organic synthesis, distillations, alkylation, filtering, and polymerization at a bench and pilot-plant scale.

Managed RCRA [SQG & LQG] hazardous waste program, TSCA documentation, monthly shipments, and lab packs for two sites.

Wrote ISO 9001 documents for proper equipment usage, test methodology, sample collection, and process development.

Safety committee supervisor, gave assignments, reviewed corrective action plans, and performed safety inspections.

Conducted internal safety audits for labs and waste handling areas for two sites.

Managed chemical inventory for 10 labs and maintained a supply of stock lab-based items.

Bayer Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pa Senior Technician 1989-2003

Sample preparation, physical, and analytical testing, filtration, color changes, surface coatings, plastics, and polymer materials.

Lead technician, formulated paint, urethane coatings, and slow & fast cure foam systems.

Formulated Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) and RTV adhesive sealants, preformed color matching, and product failure testing.

Preformed physical and analytical tests to evaluate the spray-coated formulations, and documented test results.

Military Experience

UNITED STATES NAVY, Cryptologist Technician Maintenance – [CTM] 1977-1983

Certification: Electronic equipment calibration, software installation, SMT component level repair, Managed calibration lab, and several technicians.

Education

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COLLEGE, Pittsburgh, Pa 1984 - 1986

Courses in Computer Science & Engineering

Certifications

OSHA – 10 hr.

Certification – General industry work which includes Personal Protective Equipment, Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Machine Guarding, Lockout Tag-out Procedures.

OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER & Incident Command

Certification - Trained in the proper handling and cleanup of all hazardous chemicals.

Certification - Trained in all aspects of an emergency response; including incident objectives, incident operations.

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Other Certifications include - DOT, IATA, 29 CFR-1910, 40 CFR, and RCRA.

Computer Skills

Proficient in the following computer programs: SAP, Access, Power BI [beginner], Wind chill, MS Office, Minitab, LIMS, ERP, JMP statistical & DOE software systems.

Patent - Co-Inventor August 2014

Doping Conjugated Polymers and Devices, US 8,674,047 B2

Patent - Co-Inventor, applications submitted.

Method of Doping Regio-Regular Poly (3-Alkoxythiophenes).

Process for enabling a doped solution-processable polythiophene.

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