Scott Ethridge
Middleburg,FL
Summary
Dynamic engineering professional with 30+ years in injection molding with strong leadership background at ACUVUE, excelling in quality control and troubleshooting. Proven track record in enhancing production efficiency and mentoring teams. Skilled in mechanical aptitude and maintenance, consistently achieving operational excellence and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Committed to driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
IMM Engineering Tech
ACUVUE
02.2019 - Current
- Operated and maintained precision measurement tools for quality control processes.
- Implemented troubleshooting procedures to resolve equipment malfunctions efficiently.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize product design for manufacturability.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, leading to improved operational efficiency.
- Mentored junior technicians in equipment handling and safety standards compliance.
- Developed and executed testing protocols for new materials and products.
- Consistently met high-quality standards for all completed work while adhering to established timelines, ensuring client satisfaction with final results.
- Contributed to a safer working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations.
- Improved equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and calibrations.
- Assisted with installation, calibration and testing of engineering systems.
- Reduced downtime during projects by rapidly identifying and resolving issues with machinery or systems.
- Assisted in training new team members on company procedures, policies, and technical skills necessary for their roles as Engineering Technicians.
- Increased production efficiency, systematically analyzing and redesigning workflow processes in manufacturing unit.
Senior Process Technician
B Way
02.2012 - 03.2019
- Oversaw daily production operations to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Mentored junior technicians, enhancing their skills in equipment operation and maintenance.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency and reduced downtime across production lines.
- Analyzed workflow processes, identifying bottlenecks and recommending solutions for optimization.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational readiness.
- Developed training programs for new hires, fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on optimizing existing processes for maximum productivity.
- Performed routine audits on equipment performance data to ensure accuracy in reporting metrics vital to decisionmaking.
- Reduced production downtime by proactively identifying potential issues and addressing them before they escalated.
- Contributed to the development of validation protocols for new equipment installations, ensuring proper functionality before full-scale production began.
- Assisted engineering team with process development, leading to the successful launch of new products in a timely manner.
- Monitored all objectives and communicated with various teams regarding performance.
- Performed electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Griffin High
Griffin, GASkills
- Strong leader
- Quality control
- Mechanical aptitude
- Deadline management
- Troubleshooting
- Product development
- Maintenance and repairs
- Technical specifications
- Installation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Engel Collaberation.
Certification
RJG Master Molder
Polymerland Certification
Timeline
IMM Engineering Tech
ACUVUE
02.2019 - Current
Senior Process Technician
B Way
02.2012 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Griffin High