CAREER SUMMARY Twenty plus years of successful technical experience in materials testing for the automotive industry with additional expertise in compounding high temperature polymers, adhesives, lubricants, and assembly techniques. Educating engineers and technicians in the subtlety of elastomers, vibration dampers, and wipers. Leading alternative material programs and the maintenance of the corporate knowledge base for elastomers, bonding, and hazardous material safety data. Exceptionally skilled in creative problem solving in a team environment. A self-starter that performs well under pressure with a minimum of supervision. PFMEAs Control Plans and production work instructions (Business sold) lab work scheduling raw material procurement / inventory control and maintenance scheduling of all laboratory equipment. Provide the single contact point for all damper lab issues. Responsible for the functional installation of the Asheville damper lab at Batesville.