Engineer Process
Resume:
J. Tim Stober
Mogadore, OH *****-1570
330-***-****, abh4yw@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE Seeking a position as a Plastics Engineer
• 12 years of Project Management Practice in QS and ISO environments
• Problems solving experience in manufacturing and R&D functions
• Established numerous cost savings in material and process improvements throughout my career
• Applying analytical skills to solve every day problems that occur in the manufacturing facility
WORK EXPERIENCES
Technoform Glass Insulation, Twinsburg, OH
Manufacturing Engineer, July 2006 to present
Technoform is a manufacturer of insulated glass unit spacers for the Global Window Market. I support both the
Production Team and the Market Team and have executed process and material improvements that increase
efficiencies and reduce costs. I’ve developed and employed test procedures and equipment for qualifying domestic
raw material sources. I have constructed relationships with regional tooling suppliers for machining of process
tooling and also create AutoCAD drawings for these tools. As part of my multifunctional role, I perform equipment
maintenance, manage facility work with contractors, procure raw materials, work with accounting to create raw
material usage forecasts, and participate in the Technoform Safety Committee. I’m currently collaborating with
Technoform’s German Group on product development, global testing standards, and approval of global material
suppliers.
Michael Day Enterprises, Inc., Wadsworth, OH
Product Development Engineer, November 1999 to May 2006
MDE is a QS9000 registered company and a compounder of engineered thermoplastics which services the
automotive, electrical, home and garden, and industrial markets. My main function in this organization was the
research, development, and implementation of new and revised products into production. I verified the
performance and economics of developed products by analyzing physical and mechanical test result and
component costs. I assisted Processing Engineering in developing specialized twin-screw extruder screw designs.
I optimized current products by formulation component changes or process parameter changes using Statistica
DOE software. I managed the R&D Laboratory and R&D Technicians. Other functions performed within MDEs’
organization were: answered technical service questions from the sales force and customers, managed polymer
blend BOMs for blended products in IQMS MRP system, managed product data sheets and MSDSs for MDE’s
product line, I also served as the internal quality auditor.
Collins & Aikman Automotive Interior Systems, Canton, OH
Product Engineer, March 1996 to November 1999
C&A’s Canton, OH facility, a QS9000 certified OEM supplier to the automotive industry, is a producer of molded
rubber to carpet floor mats for the North American, European, and Japanese markets. My primary duty was the
implementation of new and revised products into production using the APQP process and project management. I
served as the team leader for this process, working with process engineering, quality, styling & development, sales
& marketing, planning, and purchasing. I was responsible for communicating customer product expectations to
manufacturing via product specification, product validation testing, ECRs, and product drawings. I developed
preliminary BOMs and tooling designs for the quoting of possible new business. I was accountable for designing,
manufacturing and validating of all new tooling for my respective markets. I was responsible for the execution of
production trial runs and the preparation and submission of the PPAP package to the customer. I reviewed
PFMEAs, process flow charts, control plans and process capability studies. I was in direct communication with
Akro’s customers and suppliers.
J.Tim Stober
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Rexam Performance Products, Cleveland, OH
Product Development Engineer, May 1995 to March 1996
RPP produced radiant and vapor barrier laminates for the building and construction industry by laminating PET,
polypropylene, PE films and kraft to aluminum foil and other substrates using latex, polyurethane, and PET
adhesive systems. My main function was the development and implementation of new and revised adhesive
systems and films into production and testing products for conformance to their design specification. I supported
manufacturing in cost reduction programs and process troubleshooting and was responsible for the technical
service department.
Unity Rubber Company, Newbury, OH
Process Engineer / Materials Testing Manager, June 1994 to May 1995
Unity Rubber produced rubber parts for the automotive industry. My primary function was the implementation of
new products into production and process troubleshooting. I was involved in the production environment from
material preparation to extruder and press optimizations. I was responsible for all in-coming material testing,
quality control, and material certification. I worked directly with customers in the development of new products and
with suppliers in the development of new compounds for conformance to customer’s specifications.
EDUCATION
The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, Bachelor of Science, May 1994
Major: Chemical Engineering
Specialization: Polymer Engineering
TRAINING
Management Training through U of A Wayne Campus
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Introduction to Design of Experiments
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Flame Retardancy Seminar
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AutoCAD
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Advanced Microsoft Access at U of Akron
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Internal auditor training by Stat-A-Matrix
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Advanced Product Quality Planning by Stat-A-Matrix
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OSHA 10-Hour Certificate
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