Joseph Gorczyca
Cuyahoga Falls,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented engineer specializing in silicone formulation and release liner technology. Known for developing innovative solutions and training teams on test methods, aiming to leverage expertise to drive impactful product development initiatives.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research and Development Engineer
Mactac
Stow, Ohio
2013 - Current
- Invented a silicone release additive that lowers cure temperature by 20% and reduces the required catalyst load in formulas by 33%.
- Formulated silicone releases accounting for 80% of all release liners coated across five plants.
- Facilitated trials in a collaborative effort across multiple departments and supplier technical teams as part of a wide-scale RFP, replacing formulas on all coaters.
- Modernized release formulas on a new asset acquired during a company merger, providing improved release performance and $800K in annual savings.
- Lead the project to upgrade the coater and release system to run films on a coater for the first time since its construction.
- Oversaw project timelines and resource allocation for multiple product development projects.
- Developed and trained the technical team on test methods for the evaluation of silicone release liners.
- Conducted pilot trials for a Japanese label company to run at a silicone coater manufacturer.
- Coordinated the transportation and purchase of analytical equipment in order to move company testing capabilities into manufacturing sites.
Lab Assistant Co-op
KOBELCO Stewart Bolling
Hudson, Ohio
2012 - 2012
- Operated pilot-scale equipment to service customer testing and evaluation of experimental products.
- Prepared samples for testing using appropriate laboratory techniques and protocols.
- Supported research initiatives by organizing data and performing preliminary analyses.
Education
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Chemical Engineering With Polymer Specilization
University of Akron
Akron, OH01-2015
Skills
- Silicone formulation
- Release liner technology
- Project management
- Product development
- Test method development
- Design of experiment
- Technical training
- Analytical Testing
Certification
- Individual Responsible for Radiation Protection
- Six-Sigma Green Belt Trained
Accomplishments
- Patent US 11,613,652 B2 Silicone Compositions Containing Acrylate Cure Accelerator
Timeline
Research and Development Engineer
Mactac
2013 - Current
Lab Assistant Co-op
KOBELCO Stewart Bolling
2012 - 2012
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Chemical Engineering With Polymer Specilization
University of Akron