Paul Wolf
Mobile: 231-***-****
E-Mail: ****-****@*******.***
Jackson, TN
SUMMARY
Well rounded Engineer knowledgeable in all facets of manufacturing, able to contribute to the
growth and success of an organization. Experienced in Manufacturing Engineering, Project/Program Engineering/Management, Tooling Management/Design, Process Development, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Lean Management and Scientific Injection Molding.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Known as the Subject Matter Expert for Plastics/Molding at Argon Medical
Injection Molding, Scientific Injection Molding, EDart (RJG), CoPilot (RJG).
Process Optimization, Value Stream Mapping, Program/project management
Excellent Customer and Vendor Relationship Management Skills
ISO 13485, IQ/OQ/PQ, Validation of Medical Products, Clean Room Environment, TS 16949, and IATF
Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, FEA and Documentation of Control Plans and Procedures
Six Sigma, DOE, Lean Manufacturing and 5S experience.
Automation experience: 6 axis robot implementation. Inline part degating by robot and inline packaging. Robots used included Fanuc, ABB, Motoman, Star and others
Equipment experience: Husky, Van Dorn, Engle, Ube, Cincinnati-Milacron, Nissei, JSW and others.
Material experience: Nylon, TPO, PP, PE, Acrylic, PS, and PVC to name a few.
EDUCATION
Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI
Plastics Engineering Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Plastic Engineering Technology December 2000.
Assisted with the Rubbers Engineer Program during its development working with some of the equipment and professors during the installation and running of the equipment.
Industrial Chemical Technology
- Associate in Applied Science in Industrial Chemistry Technology May 1998.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
TBDN Jackson, TN February 2022 – Present
Process Engineer
- Tool Validation
- Process Validation
- Project/Program management
- Tool design review and signoff
- Process improvement implementation (Cycle time improvement and Scrap reduction)
- Mold/Process Technician training, mentoring, and education program
-Implementation of regrind usage resulting in material savings of approx. 1M/yr
Hutchinson Cadillac, MI April 2021 – February 2022
Quality Engineer
-Lead 8D investigations
- IATF Internal Quality System Audit management
-Liaison between customer and plant for customer concerns
-Layered Process Audit management
Lear (Contract) Traverse City, MI August 2020 – April 2021
Process Engineer
-Process Troubleshooting
-Process improvement
Georg Fischer Little Rock, AR March 2019 – June 2020
Process Engineer (Laid -off due to COVID-19)
- Tool Validation
- Process Validation
- Project management
- Tool design review and signoff
- Process improvement implementation (Cycle time improvement and Scrap reduction)
- Mold/Process Technician training, mentoring, and education program
Zimmer Biomet Warsaw, IN October 2018 – March 2019
Sr. Manufacturing/ Validation Engineer (Contract)
- Molding Tool Validation
- Process Validation
- Tool tracking
- Tool PM Management
- Project Management
Cook Medical Bloomington, IN November 2017 – June 2018
Validation Engineer (Contract)
- Project Lead for packaging of tray components
- Provide direction for OQ, SQ plans/ protocols
- Develop feasibility studies
JVIS Benton Harbor, MI June 2017 – October 2017
Process Engineer (Contract)
- Process validation
- Molding systems management (PM program, ISO Documentation, ROI justification)
- Project management (New project/ program launches, ROI justification)
- Lean management (5s, JIT,Value Stream mapping, Kanban)
Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind Dallas, TX February 2016 – June 2017
Process Engineer (Non-Profit Organization)
- Process validation
- Molding systems management (PM program, ISO Documentation, ROI justification)
- Project management (New project/ program launches, ROI justification)
- Lean management (5S, JIT,Value Stream mapping, Kanban)
North American Lighting Muscle Shoals, AL Sept 2014 – February 2016
Process Engineer II (Left to help the visual impaired and give back to the community)
- Tool validation
- Process validation
- Molding systems management (PM program, ISO Documentation, ROI justification)
- Project management (New project/ program launches, ROI justification)
- New Launch management (cradle to grave)
(Left to help the visual impaired and give back)
CBC ING America Muscle Shoals, AL April 2014 – August 2014
Injection Mold Engineer (Contract)
- New Plant Start-up
- Project management
- Tool validation
- Process validation
Cooper Standard Rockford, TN July 2013 – April 2014
Process Engineer (Contract)
- Project management
- Tool development/ validation
- Tool design review and signoff
- Process improvement implementation (Cycle time improvement and Scrap reduction)
- Coordinate new product launches (From cradle to grave)
- Capital Equipment justification
Rehau Cullman, AL March 2012 – June 2013
Process Engineer (Laid-off due to downsizing)
- Project/ program management
- Tool development/ validation
- Process improvement implementation (Cycle time improvement and Scrap reduction)
- Coordinate new product launches (From cradle to grave)
ALP Lighting Dickson, TN January 2011 – March 2012
Process Engineer/ Lean Manager (Career Move)
- Process improvement implementation (Cycle time improvement and Scrap reduction)
- Incorporation of Process Control sheet for repeatable processes
- Development of and implementation of plants Lean Manufacturing Program
- Develop Mold/Process Technician training, mentoring, and education program
Fortis Plastics Poplar Bluff, MO August 2010 – November 2010
Process Engineer Manager (Laid-Off due to Bankruptcy Liquidation)
- Process improvement implementation (Cycle time improvement and Scrap reduction)
- Incorporation of Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Develop Mold/Process Technician training, mentoring, and education program
PMC Smart Solutions Shelbyville, IN February 2010 – June 2010
Senior Process Engineer medical molding start-up (Contract)
- Process improvement implementation (Cycle time improvement and Scrap reduction)
- Robust process development for new tools
- Oversee the new medical molding division
- Tool, Equipment and Process validation according to FDA regulations (IQ, OQ, PQ)
- Mold/Process Technician training, mentoring, and education program
Argon Medical Devices Athens, TX July 2008 – November 2009
(OEM Manufacture of Medical Devices (Manifolds, Guide Wires, Arterial Needles, Patient Monitoring) used in Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, Critical Care, and Safety-First Initiative.)
Manufacturing Plastic Engineer/Process Engineer (Left company due to major layoff 50% of the work force and company sale.)
- Process improvement implementation (Cycle time improvement and Scrap reduction)
- Incorporation of Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Program/Project management
-Tool, Equipment and Process validation according to FDA regulations (IQ, OQ, PQ)
- Mold/Process Technician training, mentoring, and education program
SRG Global September 2003 – July 2008
Ripley, TN November 2006 – July 2008
(Tier One Supplier of External Components for Ford, Chrysler, GM, Toyota, and Nissan)
Process Engineer/ Program Manager (Time of the automotive downturn and the plant was slated to close)
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate new product launches (From cradle to grave)
- Process improvement implementation (Cycle time improvement and Scrap reduction)
- Incorporation of Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Program management (Responsible for all Chrysler Programs)
- Plant Layout Champion
- Mold/Process Technician training, mentoring, and education program
LaGrange, GA September 2003 – November 2006
(Tier One Supplier of External Components for Ford, Chrysler, GM, Toyota, and Nissan)
Manufacturing Engineer (Injection Molding)
Responsibilities:
- Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Project management
- Process improvement implementation (Cycle time improvement and Scrap reduction)
- Plant Layout Champion
- Productivity gains within molding department (Reduced Mold Change from 1.5 hrs to 0.5 hrs)
- Tool Validation
- Mold/Process Technician training, mentoring, and education program
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
- Member of Phi Delta Chi Alumni Association, December 2000 - Present
- Member of American Society of Quality, July 2001 – November 2002
- Founder and President of Ferris State Student Affiliated Chapter of the American Chemical Society, (Received National Recognition December 1998) August 1998 - December 2000
- Member of Phi Delta Chi Professional Fraternity Leaders in Pharmacy, 1996 - December 2000
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request