Spencer VanSickle
Wooster,OH
Summary
Hard-working Engineering Supervisor talented in satisfying client needs in fast-paced, low to high-volume settings. Able to successfully oversee teams of personnel completing challenging projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Staff Engineer
Stryker
Portage, Michigan
07.2021 - Current
- Aided in plastic and rubber component design.
- Enhanced early component ideation processes through the implementation of Design for Manufacturing in the design process.
- Oversaw mold design process for a specific project.
- Managed relationship with supply base to ensure effective transfer of items.
- Lead process development aspects for both plastic and rubber molded components.
- Assisted in closure of full validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ and PPAP.
- Led training program for Stryker personnel, focusing on Introduction to Manufacturing using Silicone.
Engineering Supervisor
Robin Industries, Healthcare Divison
Berlin, OH
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Coordinated projects at different stages with simultaneous deadlines and fast-paced schedules.
- Supervised and motivated engineering team members to surpass timeline and meet monthly metrics.
- Mentored new engineering and production team members.
- Maintained high standard of work quality by monitoring team performance and proactively correcting identified deficiencies.
- Assisted with value engineering processes to reduce project costs and maximize profitability.
- Managed estimated cost and quantity for each project that were supplied by the cost engineer.
- Prioritized and delegated daily tasks for engineering project team members.
- Mentored interns and new hires while monitoring job progress and delegating work responsibilities.
Process Engineer
Robin Industries, Healthcare Division
Berlin, OH
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Established molding processes for new and current product launches into production for both injection molding and transfer molding.
- Specialized in molding processes for injection molding both thermoplastic and thermoset polymers.
- Lead validation activities that included full IQ, OQ, PQ, or PPAP's for new projects.
- Documented entire validation process and recorded all changes.
- Collaborated with customers during the validation process to discuss status of the projects.
- Collaborated with Research and Development personnel to assess project technical requirements.
Engineering Intern
Robin Industries
Berlin, OH
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Assisted Process Engineers in establishing robust processes for both injection molding and transfer molding.
- Created a database for scientific molding studies for thermoplastic polymers in the injection molding process.
- Performed scientific molding studies for themoplastic injection molding processes.
- Maintained production by assisting in resolving molding issues.
Engineering Intern
Uniform Color Company
Holland, MI
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Assisted Process Engineers in establishing robust processes for thermoplastic extrusion processes.
- Completed a study to determine the effects specific purging compounds have on different materials in the injection molding process.
- Inspected mold conditions for color sample injection molds and documented conditions.
- Assisted Manufacturing Engineer in implementing new rotary mixing unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Plastics Engineering
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Rubber Engineering
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05.2016
Associate of Science - Plastic/Polymer Engineering
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05.2012
Skills
- Project management
- Team management
- Project oversight
- Personnel management
- Plastic injection molding processes
- Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) injection molding processes
- Rubber transfer molding processes
- Validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ or PPAP)
- Troubleshooting skills
Timeline
Sr. Staff Engineer
Stryker
07.2021 - Current
Engineering Supervisor
Robin Industries, Healthcare Divison
11.2019 - 07.2021
Process Engineer
Robin Industries, Healthcare Division
06.2016 - 11.2019
Engineering Intern
Robin Industries
05.2015 - 08.2015
Engineering Intern
Uniform Color Company
05.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Plastics Engineering
Ferris State University
Bachelor of Science - Rubber Engineering
Ferris State University
Associate of Science - Plastic/Polymer Engineering
Ferris State University
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