Injection Molding Project

James L. Burrows

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Greenville, NC 27858

Cell: 252-***-****

Email: d4tdyj@r.postjobfree.com / d4tdyj@r.postjobfree.com

Who I am: I am an energetic, hard-working individual. I like to accomplish tasks in a timely manner in order to have enough time to review and ensure the appropriate actions were taken. During the past seven years, I have gained relevant experience, which I will be able to apply during my career in the future. To have knowledge, and work experience is essential. The more experience you have in the career you choose, the better opportunities you will have in the work force. I believe the keys to excellence are Confidence and Enthusiasm.

Objective:

Obtain a full-time management position at a plastics/mechanical organization, where I can display my work ethic and gain valuable work experience.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering Technology Fall 2003

The Pennsylvania State University at Erie, The Behrend College

Relevant Experience:

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, Kinston, NC 28504

Hydraulics/Mechanical Design Engineer 08/29/05 thru Present

• Proficient on DFMEA’s, DVR’s, Project Matrix, Project Timelines, Project Financial Layouts, Stack-up’s, Quality Issues and Manufacturing/Design reviews.

• Lead/participate in a major new product development team (Silver Bullet/New Frig Launches).

• Create models of parts and assemblies on computer systems (3D CAD and CATIA).

• Stay current in new CAD-related technologies, specifically CATIA and FEA analysis in order to prepare layouts in 3-D design concepts and design drawings to be reviewed by team leaders and quality personnel.

• Conduct design reviews of project at critical stages.

• Prepare Stack-up studies for all new designed and assembled models, to ensure that proper clearances and interferences are applied.

• Review customer specifications and work with suppliers to assure compliance with design themes. Conduct weekly meetings with vendors, manufacturing, quality assurance, service, and purchasing personnel to assure that designs are economical with a minimum of anticipated production problems.

• Initiate and implement cost reductions and quality improvements while working with suppliers on cost and quality projects.

• Remain up to date on new technologies affecting dish-cares hydraulic/mechanical systems.

• Support manufacturing processes by being a technical resource to address assembly problems and concerns.

• Construct DOE on Hydraulics System for the Silver Bullet Project.

Using the 6 ‘M’ Process

• Follow through with TAR reports and First Article Inspections for PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) on new part designs.

• Design innovative solutions; develop new product features and create more efficient technologies for dish care environment. Develop innovative solutions that make consumer's lives easier.

• Perform brainstorming sessions to come up with better innovative designs to implement in the product.

• Work directly with Engineering Labs, performing daily testing on the hydraulic/mechanical system to enhance the overall performance of the machine.

• Assist with coordination of a color team for all new plastics parts on the Silver Bullet Project.

(Relevant experience continued…)

PRETTL APPLIANCE SYSTEMS, Washington, NC 27889

Process Injection Molding Supervisor 02/23/04 thru 08/26/05

• Was responsible for all molding machines (5) and end of arm tooling (25 EOAT).

• Supervised 10 employees.

• Organized all documentation for molds, EOAT, mold machines and mold set-up for QS9000 and ISO9002 preparation.

• Set up molds and machines for production runs and first part approval.

• Performed maintenance on machines and production on molds. (Wrote a daily log).

• Programmed EOAT for production.

Personally designed programs for EOAT.

• Helped the Tool and Die maker with PM cleanings.

• Ran a Piovan System for all materials (Dryer and Vacuum system). Also, handled all materials for production runs.

• Tracked all production reporting.

• Maintained a clean working environment for the molding department.

• Maintained inventory for molding machines and EOAT’s. (Supplies)

• Assisted the quality department in resolving quality issues with injection molded parts for the laundary

industry.

• Assisted in engineering changes with molds to help assure better quality products.

• Acquiried hands on experience with maintenance technichian of electrical components and schematics on all

injection molding machines.

Special Projects:

SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT, Penn State University Erie, PA

Pulse Cooling Fall of ‘01– Spring of ‘02

• Consisted of comparing a Thermolator Unit verses a Pulse Cooling Unit.

• The main difference for using a Pulse Cooling Unit is that, it is cost effective.

• Project consisted of start up’s and DOE’s of the injection molding machine every time it was run.

• Attended ANTEC 2002 in San Francisco, CA.

Computer Skills:

Excel/Word/Power Point Microsoft Project Solid Works

Advanced CAD Design Advanced Mold Design Pro Engineer

ANSYS Mold Design CATIA

FEA Design Mold Flow 2.0 & 3.0 Smarteam Database

Accomplishments:

• Member of Society of Plastics Engineers Foundation (Since 2000)

• Penn State Baseball

• Semi-Pro Baseball (Greenville Athletics)

• Won 2nd place paper at ANTEC in the Processing Division

• Patents Awarded

• Spray Arm For a Dishwasher (Overmolded Spray Arm)

• Feed Tube (Overmold) Assembly For a Dishwasher

• Water Delivery System for Upper Spray Arm (Manifold & Check Valve System)

• Overmolded Manifold, Drain Valve

• Patents Pending

Pressure Relief for filter application Soil Collector (Glass Trap)

Recommendations: Available upon request.

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