MICHAEL LAURIN

Pittsfield, Massachusetts ***** 413-***-****

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SUMMARY

A highly accomplished and quality-focused senior operations executive with extensive experience in mechanical engineering, patent writing, program management, application testing, product and process development, design for assembly, fabrication technologies, technology transfer, and sourcing. Leverages exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and managerial skills to provide technical and strategic leadership in highly matrixed organizations along with support and training of global teams. Remains adaptable to changing situations with a demonstrated ability to think strategically and critically in high-pressure situations. A visionary, innovative, and team-oriented leader who exemplifies integrity, adaptability, and resilience.

EXPERIENCE

Panasonic Automotive, Peachtree City, GA

Indépendant Consultant, 2021-2022

Film Insert Molding and molded in electronics expert called in to assist Panasonic’s vendor Sunningdale at both Singapore and Malaysia facilities having yield issues with starting yields of under 15%. Traveled to Singapore and then to Malaysia on a separate trip. Spent one month at each facility assisting with the identification of process missteps causing the yield issues. Conducted and lead daily round table discussions to identify key issues resulting in yield loss. Quickly determined that the removal of masking done press side was a major contributor to contamination. Process was altered to remove masking prior to delivery to the press operator. Process was also altered to include the use of an anti static blower and string to remove the static created from the removal of the masking. Improved housekeeping and alterations to the HVAC system were also implemented per my recommendations. Yield on all 8 components increased to well over 95% at both facilities saving Panasonic over $400000 monthly in air freight charges.

CELANESE, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Director, Program Management, 2020-2021

Identified key trends in Energy Storage Systems and EV chargers as relating to engineered thermoplastics and elastomers. Developed and created an extensive executive summary document encompassing renewable and traditional energy infrastructure applications, the use of polymers in them, and the global trends driving growth in the industry. Supported sales and marketing strategy and implementation for EV OEMs and battery suppliers. Transitioned to the newly created renewables team in July 2021 to focus on food packaging solutions.

• Led discussions between Tesla and Celanese to look at adoption of Tesla energy storage solutions using Celanese polymers in Celanese purchased units and to use the systems as a pilot program for Tesla sourcing to evaluate alternative materials for their systems.

• Facilitated a breakout session between Cascade Engineering and Microvast to evaluate material and processing solutions that could accelerate the adoption of the Microvast battery system in delivery vehicle systems.

• Developed and patented paper recyclable and industrial compostable replacement for single-use plastic containers for frozen foods in cooperation with Sonoco, using acetate film and organic-formed pulp containers made from sugar cane pulp.

CORNING, Corning, New York

Senior Manager, Commercial Technology Americas, 2019-2020

Identified key automotive trends in Americas to drive development of product/technology roadmap. Developed technology transfer package to teach and proliferate 3D cold forming of auto displays to Tier 1 and 2 suppliers. Organized and hosted technology days to demonstrate Corning’s technologies and expertise and tied to signing technology transfer evaluation agreements.

• Authored white paper entitled “Glass on Frame Lamination with Displays” published in internal publication Redlines and leading to invention disclosure.

• Managed development and fabrication for build of four demonstrators showcasing technology at CES2020 with global teams.

• Consulted with SolaBlock for vertical building integrated solar wall system and introduced a new glass system called Concanoga glass as high-strength option for ground floor and military installations.

• Negotiated technology transfer evaluation agreements with Volvo and Alpine.

• Developed and patented glass on frame lamination with displays technology.

TESLA, Hawthorne, California

Senior Staff Engineering Lead and Staff Engineer, 2016-2019

Developed product and processing technologies that challenged current paradigms for manufacturing automotive and energy products and led teams of direct and indirect reports to do same. Acted as technical interface directing/sourcing material and equipment suppliers as well as contract manufacturers to improve upon and/or invent technologies to meet objective.

• Developed and patented glass lamination technology incorporating heater grid, antenna, blackout boarder, and shade band.

• Developed and sourced paint replacement technologies including film insert molding, long fiber injection, film on metal, form over part, and composite structures with Class A surfaces.

• Led R&D, process, and component development, including solar roof prototypes displayed at 2016 unveiling. Applied for patent on solar roof. Supported sourcing team as technical interface at glass/lamination OEMs.

• Developed and applied for patent on long fiber injection on paint film as means of producing paint-free automotive body panels.

• Developed and applied for patent on solar roof tiles.

SABIC, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Chief Scientist, 2013-2016

Developed and executed technology roadmaps resulting from collaboration with company to create new products from combination of plastic and thin glass. Managed and worked with SABIC/Corning technology teams to prototype multiple product concepts and lead evaluations, including design and sourcing of injection tooling/lamination equipment and code testing. Served as program and technology team manager for development of lightweight windows (up to 70% lighter) for transportation market and of glass insert molding technology. Collaborated closely with colleagues at Corning/SABIC to hit project milestones on time and to develop/present content for Corning/SABIC executive committee reviews.

• Played key role in creation of supply, post-supply, and licensing agreements for transportation glazing products.

• Ranked first and second on two projects for SABIC top 20 technology programs.

• Served as technical team lead and manager on SABIC’s behalf for statements of work and development agreement contract negotiations with Corning.

• Received prestigious Dan Fox Award for product innovation for work on in-mold decoration (IMD)/film insert molding (FIM), freezer film, LEXAPANEL, and PC/thin glass for transportation windows.

• Passed demanding fire codes for London Underground and applied for three patents around cold form lamination technology for construction.

• Developed technology and applied for patent for glass insert molding.

SABIC, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Global Engineering Manager and Programs Leader, 2008-2013

Served as Americas-based global technical manager focused on developing team of technical development engineers, managing centers of processing excellence, managing sheet and film (including all agency code testing), and developing new platforms and products. Managed, led, and developed six direct and three indirect global reports covering Americas, Europe, and Pacific. Developed centers of excellence for in-mold decoration, thermoforming, engineered identification cards, building and construction, photovoltaics, and lamination, including specifying, sourcing, and operating waterjet and autoclave.

Supported and led technical rollout of multiple film and sheet new product introductions, including next-gen freezer film, formable hard coats, coex hard films, FST sheet, and LEXAPANEL standing seam. Invented novel concept and manufacturing process to convert multiwall products into standing seam roofing products. Drove market build of Europe transportation and building and construction (B&C) segments, Americas Eco FR film, freezer film, B&C, transportation and recycled sheet segments, Pacific display, automotive, and consumer electronics segments.

• Generated over $10 million in sales of Lexan Freezer Film.

• Applied for patents on Generation 2 Lexan Freezer Film, LEXAPANEL standing seam and click products, formable hard coats, and coex hard films.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

GE PLASTICS, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Product Manager, Americas Film Products, 2004-2008. Received two management awards (freezer film and coating capacity increase) and filed four patents. Delivered 7% year-over-year growth in 2006. Increased coating capacity by 35% in 2005 through Lean workouts. Identified $21 million of targets through creating and rolling out product line training to global commercial team. Managed $32 million Americas Film Product line while developing new products and markets to expand portfolio. Exceeded op plan and increased coating capacity by 35% over 2005 through Lean workout. Reduced claims 90% through hands-on process knowledge, Six Sigma, field training, and customer workouts.

GE PLASTICS, Shanghai, China, EX-PAT Commercial Technology Manager, 2003. Trained and supported 29 strategic vendors throughout Pacific region. Increased number of IMD commercial targets from 24 to 100 and from 238 MT to 1961 MT in six months. Trained OEMs, guided part/tool design and sourcing, and developed targets for new film applications at more than 50 OEMs. Received Management Award for Performance for building competency in Pacific Region.

GE PLASTICS, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Technical/Industrialization Leader, Film Products, 1998-2002. Developed and filed four patents: US6460417 formable coatings, US6458913 and US6465102 Xylex resin for IMD, and US6117384 IMD. Built global IMD supply base, including over 100 strategic vendors in over 20 countries with owner-level contacts. Designed and provided all content for in-mold decoration website. Received three management awards and numerous industry awards in plastics and decorating industries.

GE PLASTIC, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Corporate Leadership Program Engineer, 1994-1997. Developed and patented Second Surface in-mold decoration technology. Developed first snap fit design guide and calculator for GE. Built code for and validated tactile feedback design of silicone liquid injection molded keyboards.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, Amherst, Massachusetts

((provide degree)), Mechanical Engineering

AWARDS

Dan Fox Award Recipient, 2015

Management Award, 2001-2003, 2005-2007

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, Apple Products, Waterjet Programming and Cutting, Autoclave Lamination, Injection Molding, Forming Technologies, Matched Tool Trimming, Screen Printing, Digital Ink Jet Printing, Rotogravure, Offset Printing, Ultrasonic Welding, Adhesive Bonding, Fabrication, Application Testing, Application Testing Equipment Design, Failure Analysis, In-Mold Decoration/Film Insert Molding and In-Mold Electronics, Tool Building and Processing for Forming/Trimming/Injection Molding, Decoration Technology, Extensive Vacuum Bagging, Autoclave Expertise. Ability to adapt technologies and develop solutions.

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