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HSU CHENG M A

Acton

Summary

Accomplished professional with +12 years of experience in managing process development and improvement in polymer and plastic manufacturing industries. Strong foundation in extrusion processing, data analysis, cost-reduction strategies, and energy-saving solutions. Proficient in AutoCAD, CES, CAPA, PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, Oden, and FDA regulations. Recognized for innovative problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities to tackle complex business challenges effectively.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Process Engineer

Teknor Apex
02.2024 - Current
  • Work with Chemists and Operations team to implement new or transferred material technology and development.
  • Responsible for the Batch Card maintenance and update which is include Manufacturing Instructions, Standard works documents, effects Matrix, process parameter, and Control Plans
  • New technology (AI) applications and competitive uses of same in work with materials, products, and processes, and in the development of new knowledge.
  • Identifying critical extrusion process parameters and applying statistics to optimize process/equipment to increase production by 13% and improve uptime by 15%.
  • Developing and delivering training programs to supervisor & operators, ensuring they can safely, effectively operate equipment and optimize production.

Senior Process Development Engineer

Medtronic
03.2022 - 02.2024
  • Recommend and implement equipment and process modifications to meet quality standards and improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques as well as production yields for existing products.
  • Lead the innovation, development and optimization of new manufacturing concepts, processes, and procedures for transfer to manufacturing operations.
  • Develop manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and measurement systems.
  • Lead the catheter extrusion engineering to validating and troubleshooting processes, identifying, and implementing process improvements, managing projects, and expanding extrusion capabilities
  • Generate and conduct validations independently and assist technicians and engineers in executing validation protocols (IQ/PQ/PC/QO/PQ/TMV)

Process Engineer II

Johns Manville
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Identify sheet extrusion process improvement, development, and implement new technologies to reduce costs ($292,000) and improve product quality, optimize the utilization and longevity of process equipment.
  • Develop standard control processes, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing specifications to increase production efficiency and decrease downtime by 16%.
  • Lead trials and cooperate with the R&D teams in the new products industrialization and the improvement of the existing products.
  • Perform continuous analysis identifying areas for improvement and provide corrective actions.
  • Actively support improvement of safety performance by encouraging safe behaviors of the team and engaging in the process to improve safe environment.
  • Work closely with internal and external resources to resolve technical issues. Share learnings and findings in a proactive way in the technical community and potentially participates in the center of excellence

Product Specialist

Formosa Plastics Corp
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Make Manage year-long production/sales/inventory of PE business among various products and domestic/export channels; update the status for upcoming forecasting, planning, and business optimization routinely.
  • Keep good track of pricing, contract, terms, and rebate of domestic accounts and execute price adjustments, contract renewal, and rebate issuance to facilitate accurate business transactions and decisions.
  • Maintain desired inventory level and product allocations in various channels and coordinate across plant/operation, customer service, and sales to move aging inventory and ensure inventory availability/optimization.
  • Information research and analysis includes pricing, inventory, order verification, account profitability, fleet utilization, contact performance, sample performance and potential customer information.
  • Research and analyze data to provide consultation and/or expert advice to Management, Sales, Customer service and production.
  • Solve and recommend resolution to discrepancies/abnormalities, customer complaints and/or quality issues to department and management.

Process Engineer

Formosa Plastics Corp. /Testengeer, Inc.
03.2016 - 03.2020
  • Analyze and interpret process data to improve production, efficiencies, and operating costs.
  • Provide engineering support for maintenance, turnaround, and PSM related activities and incident investigations.
  • Observe and monitor process. Troubleshoot processes constantly and consistently, reacting urgently and with agility to determine the root cause of problems and to solve them as they occur.
  • Monitor the process data and compare it with laboratory data to optimize product quality. Analyze abnormal process condition and recommend corrective action.
  • Work on cross functional teams with sales, marketing, R&D and production to solve customer complaints.
  • Prepare and implement improvement projects to reduce costs, increase operating profit and meet business needs.
  • Coordinate with all PO plants’ managers and engineers to ensure that products comply with FDA regulations, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.

Process Engineer

Inteplast Group Ltd.
07.2013 - 10.2015
  • Monitor blown film extrusion processes and implement cost and quality improvements to minimize waste.
  • Establish and implement safety control plan and guidelines to reduce injuries.
  • Develop and implement training courses for extrusion, slitting and winding line operator training, including new starts, increasing manpower flexibility, and reducing downtime.
  • Create and maintain quality control plan to improve quality and reduce customer complaints.
  • Collaborate with shift supervisor to optimize standard operate condition, standard operating procedure. Such as: temperature profile setting, shut down/start-up and purge procedure.
  • New product development. Involve in material selection and incoming material inspection. Work with teams to develop and improve processes.
  • Work with extrusion, slitting, folding, and bagging department supervisor to improve the production by 11% and reduce the cost by 5%.
  • Lead coach and evaluate operators to maximize the effectiveness of the team by utilizing unique individual skills and personalities.

Education

Master - Materials Engineering

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
01.2013

Bachelor - Materials Engineering

Tatung University
Taipei, Taiwan
01.2007

Skills

  • Pressure management
  • Problem-solving
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Sales and Pricing Strategy
  • Technical Support
  • Quality Management
  • Business Management
  • Design of Experiments
  • RCCA
  • PFEMA
  • Waste reduction
  • Hazard analysis

Certification

Core Level Ignition Class , Inductive Automation - 2024

Studio 5000 Logix , Rockwell Automation - 2021

iPRSM Software , Curtiss-Wright - 2019

Languages

English
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Process Engineer

Teknor Apex
02.2024 - Current

Senior Process Development Engineer

Medtronic
03.2022 - 02.2024

Process Engineer II

Johns Manville
03.2021 - 03.2022

Product Specialist

Formosa Plastics Corp
03.2020 - 03.2021

Process Engineer

Formosa Plastics Corp. /Testengeer, Inc.
03.2016 - 03.2020

Process Engineer

Inteplast Group Ltd.
07.2013 - 10.2015

Master - Materials Engineering

University of Dayton

Bachelor - Materials Engineering

Tatung University