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Prem Thapa

Copley

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Demonstrated success in developing new products while efficiently and smoothly running professional chemistry laboratories. Sound judgment, critical thinking skills and work ethic. Knowledgeable about upholding data integrity standards. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief chemist

Infinity Engineered Products

Chief Chemist

Stemco
09.2015 - 11.2020
  • Managed all rubber development projects from compounding mixing and processing to product validation
  • Managed and responded to rubber related quality and process issues
  • Interacted with suppliers regarding raw materials
  • Researched new materials, processes, and ideas
  • Advised leadership team and led the company as a 'rubber' subject matter expert.

Global chief chemist

Veyance/contitech
06.2010 - 09.2015
  • Globally managed all air spring compounds, process, and development
  • Developed low-cost conveyor belt compounds
  • Led the new raw materials approval process
  • Designed new air spring compounds for truck application
  • Wrote mixing procedure for new and old compounds
  • Visited customers and helped them understand rubber properties and applications
  • Traveled internationally to internal plants and addressed process and compounding problems
  • Prepared IMDS.

Chemist

BRP Manufacturing
01.1999 - 01.2010
  • Patent # 8,183329 on EPDM as an encapsulant and back sheet for solar panel
  • Developed various types of hose products and sheet rubber
  • Developed compounds to meet specifications such as SAE J 1527, ASTM D 2000 M 2BG710, M2BK610, M2BA515, and Military specifications
  • Processed and studied compounds through processing equipment
  • Analyzed and resolved material processing issues
  • Wrote material specifications and quality procedures
  • Advised and assisted sales and marketing teams on all rubber-related technical questions
  • Visited customers to understand their needs and product applications
  • Managed lab and technical team.

Chemist

Goshen Rubber Company
01.1995 - 01.1999
  • Worked on Research & Development projects
  • Performed various tests according to ASTM call out
  • Designed formula using polymers such as Fluoroelastomer, Nitrile, Natural rubber, SBR, PBD, HNBR, Chloroprene, and EPDM
  • Performed engineering process studies
  • Learned and used various lab instruments and machines
  • Evaluated various peroxides cure packages
  • Developed low-cost fuel seal compounds
  • Evaluated and studied recycled materials based out of Fluoroelastomer, EPDM, and Nitrile polymers.

Education

Intermediate level -

Akron University Rubber Correspondence course
06.2000

BA - Biology with focus on Organic, In-organic, and physical chemistry

Goshen College
05.1995

Skills

  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Training and mentoring
  • Quality Control Management
  • Analytical chemistry

Skillsandhighlights

  • Patent - Encapsulant materials and associated devices, Patent # 8,183,329
  • Patent - Rubber formulation with enhanced flex fatigued resistance, Patent # US10508196B2
  • Designed of rubber formula using high % of tire reclaim rubber in conveyor belt, results in Millions of dollars of savings.
  • Outstanding understanding in bonding chemistry between rubber, glass, metal, and fabric.
  • Creative ability in developing relationship with suppliers, customers, and peers with in/outside of the organization.
  • Proficient in executing and implementing projects.
  • Exceptional ability in creating forum for discussion and expression of new ideas and concepts.
  • Expert in rubber raw materials and nylon/polyester tire cord sourcing.

Hobbies and Interests

ACTIVITIES: , YOUTH SOCCER COACH: Worked as volunteer youth soccer coach for the "Goshen Star" premier team. I am licensed by National soccer Association of America. As a coach, I led the team to a Northern Indiana youth League Championship. I worked as a volunteer assistant soccer coach at Goshen College for the 1998-fall season. We had 17-4 record, which is the best record in the conference and school's history. Assistant soccer coach at Bluffton University in Ohio from 2007-2009. Play acoustic guitar in worship team at "The Chapel" Akron campus.

Timeline

Chief Chemist

Stemco
09.2015 - 11.2020

Global chief chemist

Veyance/contitech
06.2010 - 09.2015

Chemist

BRP Manufacturing
01.1999 - 01.2010

Chemist

Goshen Rubber Company
01.1995 - 01.1999

Chief chemist

Infinity Engineered Products

Intermediate level -

Akron University Rubber Correspondence course

BA - Biology with focus on Organic, In-organic, and physical chemistry

Goshen College
Prem Thapa