James Knapil

**** *. ********* **. *****, OH. ***19

adx3ot@r.postjobfree.com 330-***-****

MANUFACTURING/PROCESS ENGINEER.

** **** ***** ** *** high-volume manufacturing experience in pharmaceutical injection molding, automotive control device manufacturing, custom molding, L.S.R. and rubber injection.

•R.J.G.Training

•Paulson Training

•Routsis Training

•5D-process

•FDA Validation

•eDART

Career experience

•Green Belt

•Lean Manufacturing

•6S Implementation

Ferriot Inc, Akron, Ohio. 2021-

Process engineer

Key Achievements:

•Scientifically developed processes for new and existing products.

•Solve higher-level production issues, process, machine and material.

Neff-Perkins, Middlefield, Ohio. 2019-2021

Lead process engineer

Key Achievements:

•Scientifically developed processes for complex injection molding and L.S.R.

•Increased efficiency and reduced scrap to a 10 year low.

Stoneridge Inc. Control Device Auto, Lexington, Ohio. 2015-2019

Process / Manufacture engineer

Key Achievements:

•25 direct reports, Process techs and Mold techs.

•Implemented and developed E-date systems for 21 injection-molding machines.

Designed Molded Plastic, Macedonia, Ohio. 2014-2015

Process engineer

Key Achievements:

• Developed processes for new products.

• Optimized cycle times and reduced scrap.

Laszeray Technology Inc., North Royalton, Ohio.

Plastic process engineer / Quality engineer 2011-2014

Key Achievements:

•Implemented recordable process control for the injection-molding department.

•Implemented production mold start-up and shut down checklist.

H & H Molded Engineered Products, Solon, Ohio. 2007-2011

Department Supervisor

Key Achievements:

•Supervised employees in injection molding and extrusion.

•Promoted a safe work environment by conducting weekly inspection. Developed a 6S program.

ABBOTT LABORATORIES, Ashland, Ohio. 1995 – 2007

Manufacturing engineer / Process engineer

Key Achievements:

•Promoted the involvement of the hourly workforce in the decision-making process to collectively identify opportunities and weakness in the operation and achieved production goals.

•Reduced inventory material losses from $54K to $1K.

•Developed and implemented robotic systems which reduced head count and improved production.

•Developed new processes for start-up production in medical device manufacturing.

Honors & awards

Laszeray: Employee of the year.

H & H Molded Engineered Products: Outstanding performance and contribution award.

Abbott Laboratories: Staff award,

Outstanding development & implementation of packaging line,

Cost reduction team – 1ST PLACE

United Way - Big Brother Program.

Education

The University of Akron.

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