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Paul Gonsoroski

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Summary

Dynamic Senior Molding Engineer with a proven track record at Avanos Medical, excelling in troubleshooting molding issues and implementing cost reduction strategies. Spearheaded initiatives that saved over $300K, while training teams in advanced molding principles. Adept at supplier validation and enhancing operational efficiency through automation and modernization.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Molding Engineer

Avanos Medical
04.2023 - Current
  • Analyze mold, machine, material systems for operational excellence cost savings > $300 K for 2024
  • Work with internal molding setting up RJG systems
  • Establish molding criteria for IQ, OQ, PQ protocols for validation
  • Trouble killing molding and tooling issues with suppliers to ensure consistent product flow
  • Manage new tool development from pellet to production
  • Design new injection molding systems from concept to production

Molding / Tooling Engineer

Innotec
Zeeland
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Assess tooling and molding machines including diagnostics and suggest improvements
  • Work with outside tool shops to make necessary repairs to molds utilizing most cost-effective strategy
  • Launch team member in lens molding, working closely with Automation Engineers to ensure tooling and molding are aligned
  • Direct use and function of Data Acquisition system to increase throughput and reduce scrap

Polymer Processing Engineer/Manager

Hoerbiger Inc
Pompano
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Lead team to meet daily / Monthly production goals
  • Establish relevant procedures that reduce labor and raw materials while increasing throughput
  • Make new equipment recommendations and streamline necessary repairs to molds and auxiliaries
  • Drive continuous improvement activities using 8D, D.O.E
  • RJG Edart Decoupled 3 molding training

Independent Representative

Regal Tool and Die, Maloney Tool and Plastics
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Tool design consultant focused on cost reduction and molding efficiencies
  • In plant process improvement and consultation
  • Develop new customer base 1.8 million in tooling quoted in 7 months
  • Targeted markets for both operations, established customer relationships, and negotiate tooling costs
  • Operation suspended due to COVID outbreak and Michigan shutdown

Partner

Luxury Custom Interiors
Elkhart
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Partner in start-up company providing kitchen and bath tops to the RV industry
  • Responsible for all manufacturing, CNC programming and thermofoiling
  • Grew company from zero to 1.5 million in sales in 8 months
  • Sold company to larger competitor 11/18

President

Aucilla Inc.
South Bend
01.2005 - 01.2016
  • Streamlined molding processes utilizing universal set-up system, instituted cavity pressure technology and 24/7 lights -out molding
  • Leader of tool design / engineering, product development and operational procedures for all departments which increased productivity 20% while decreasing scrap to 2% - to world class status.
  • Grew the business over 60% and achieved 20% EBITDA – year after year with fortune 100 companies by establishing manufacturing and quality standards that exceeding customer requirements
  • Implemented IQMS software with real time monitoring
  • Sold company to large molder in 2016

Operation / Maintenance Manager

Aucilla Inc.
South Bend
01.1998 - 01.2004
  • Established molding standards through implementation of Decoupled/Scientific Molding and cavity pressure technology.
  • Supervised and trained technicians in Decoupled/Scientific Molding as standard methodology.
  • Guided introduction of numerous projects/molds through PPAP process, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines.
  • Streamlined molding troubleshooting and enhanced tooling preventative maintenance, increasing throughput by 20% and reducing scrap by 10%.
  • Contributed to successful QS-9000 and ISO registration efforts.
  • Oversaw purchase and installation of new injection molding and C.N.C. toolmaking machines, including training and maintenance procedures.

Tooling Engineer / Mold maker

Aucilla Inc.
South Bend
01.1984 - 01.1998
  • Received journeyman status 1988
  • Most tooling was tight tolerance connector molds for Tyco Electronics and Molex
  • Worked closely with customers and plant to ensure smooth project launches
  • Responsible for mold and piece part quotation and negotiation
  • Six Sigma training

Education

Master of Business Administration -

University of Notre Dame
South Bend, IN
01.2004

BS - Plastics Engineering Technology

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
01.1993

Journeyman mold-maker - Mold design and construction

Acme Technical Institute
South Bend, IN
01.1987

Skills

  • Troubleshooting molding issues
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Supplier guidance and validation
  • Training in molding principles
  • Automation and modernization of operations

Certification

  • RJG MM1, 02/01/19
  • John Bozelli, Routsis and other training certification

Timeline

Senior Molding Engineer

Avanos Medical
04.2023 - Current

Molding / Tooling Engineer

Innotec
09.2021 - 03.2022

Polymer Processing Engineer/Manager

Hoerbiger Inc
10.2020 - 06.2021

Independent Representative

Regal Tool and Die, Maloney Tool and Plastics
09.2019 - 05.2020

Partner

Luxury Custom Interiors
01.2016 - 01.2018

President

Aucilla Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2016

Operation / Maintenance Manager

Aucilla Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2004

Tooling Engineer / Mold maker

Aucilla Inc.
01.1984 - 01.1998

Master of Business Administration -

University of Notre Dame

BS - Plastics Engineering Technology

Ferris State University

Journeyman mold-maker - Mold design and construction

Acme Technical Institute

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