Edward Leighty
Long Beach, CA 90802
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in the plastics industry that utilizes my strong knowledge of Scientific Molding, mentoring and leadership skills
EDUCATION —
EXPERIENCE
CERTIFIED
Scientific Molding Principals
Routsis Pro Molder
Scientific Molding, Mold Deflection, Platen Deflection
Melt & Mold Temperature
Stabilization1st Stage Rheology Curve, Comparative
Education
1988 Cerritos College
Materials Technology
KEY SKILLS —
Management
Lead a team of Process Technicians,
Setup Technicians, and Material Handling Techs 24/7 plant operation.
Continuous Improvement Program.
10/2020 - Current
Plant Manager/Lead Engineer • Humidi.Co
Commissioning machines for automated assembly
Plant safety, validating tools, start-up of company.
11/2015 - 8/2020
Supervisor Processing Engineer • Dispensing Dynamics
Training technical staff on Scientific Molding Principals
Mold and equipment maintenance / repair adhering to schedule
Continuous Improvement Program lowered annual scrap and shrinkage by 25%
Validation of new and existing tooling
5/2011-10/2015
Process Engineer • Proplas Technologies
Tool and equipment validation
Develop standardized process using scientific molding principles
Successful Launch Space X Falcon 9 Project
2/2007 – 4/2011
Project Manager • Plasticorp
Tool and equipment validation
Develop standardized process using scientific molding principles
3/2004 – 2/2007
Molding Manager • Van Der Woude Plastics
Directed toolroom, maintenance and production to adhere to scheduling demands
Direct Hiring and evaluation of all technical staff
2000 – 2004
Production Supervisor • Trademark Plastics
Ran production floor, scheduling and training of all personnel
Scheduled maintenance and tool repair to adhere to schedule
1997– 2000
Senior Process Engineer • Poly Vision
Successful startup new company on contract position
1995– 1997
Senior Process Technician • Orcolite
Tool and equipment validation
Develop standardized process using scientific molding principles
1988– 1995
R & D Process Engineer • ICU Medical Inc
Evaluate product failure in field testing and implement part design change
Develop processing guidelines
Assist production with trouble shooting equipment, mold or processing issues
Follow FDA guidelines and procedures
Create SOP’s, create work order and testing procedures
Validate new and existing tooling