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Zack Cloud

Ventura,USA

Summary

Experienced in R&D for over a decade, specializing in new product development of silicone materials and hybrid products with specialized textiles for aerospace applications. Served as Plant Engineer for the 'Aerospace and Defense' product line for more than 2 years. Possess strong organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills essential for a team environment. Unwavering commitment to quality, known for trustworthiness and ethical work approach. Diligent and detail-oriented, constantly striving for personal and professional growth. Previous experience handling controlled unclassified information (CUI) and holding a 'Secret' clearance from the Department of Defense, well-equipped to excel in challenging roles.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

RUN PLANT ENGINEER

NUSIL AVANTOR
11.2022 - Current
  • Technical process ownership of core manufacturing processes to further develop process methods, equipment and support infrastructure to optimize production rates efficiencies, yields, cost and quality performance
  • Management of inventory Production supplies tools and equipment
  • Production floor liaison between manufacturing associates and management
  • Assess the adequacy of equipment to meet market or manufacturing demands
  • Trouble shoot existing processes
  • Identify new equipment and technologies to support continuous improvement and capacity expansion of core capabilities
  • Commission new production equipment and tooling , monitor modifications and upgrades
  • Interact with vendors for procurement of new equipment and technologies
  • Develop plans for the installation, movement, repair building equipment and utilities
  • Cross functional management with Engineering of asset identification system for manufacturing equipment
  • Provide long term planning for equipment needs
  • Implement and sustain reliability best practices
  • Remained abreast of new and emerging industry regulations and guidelines for plant operations.
  • Created standardized set-ups for staff workstations and tools to streamline opening and closing operations.
  • Mitigated supplier risk through investigation and sourcing of qualified suppliers and on-site evaluations of processes and capacities.
  • Identified appropriate methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
  • Developed products and prototypes for various types of product designs.
  • Maintained open communication channels to verify prescribed operational levels for equipment and tasks.
  • Complied with applicable mechanical and electrical regulatory standards for Silicone plant operation.
  • Calculated overall production costs by evaluating material, labor and other expenditures.
  • Provided recommendations for approval and delivered technical assistance for resolution.
  • Performed concurrent design and manufacturing engineering and other functions to reduce time required to bring product to market

PRINCIPAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

NUSIL AVANTOR
01.2008 - 11.2022
  • Project management for “Technology & Innovation”, Fabricated Parts business unit with knowledge of silicone chemical composition. Custom tailoring of formulations for targeting specific physical properties
  • This includes use of chemicals, their danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
  • Manage projects independently with cross functional support from Regulatory, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology & Innovation departments while meeting stringent timelines in order to meet customer needs
  • This involves work flows such as of prototypes, studies, process improvements and vetting products through the commercialization process to place products into a “Pilot” or “Production” lifecycle
  • Custom development of materials and processes to meet customer's CTQ’s
  • Process development may include color matching for federal color standards, paint booth spraying, calendaring sheeting, compression molding
  • (Liquid injection molding) L.I.M, coatings, thin films, laminating techniques such as vacuum bagging and other techniques
  • These processes include clean room, ISO9001 and AS9100 quality management systems, FOD and lean six sigma training and implementation
  • Test method development to ensure customer specifications or CTQ’s are met
  • Problem solving, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problem
  • Formulate and use percentages, ratios, decimals, or fractions in standard and metric units of measurement
  • Proficiency in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings for dimension and tolerance
  • Use of microscopes, calipers, micrometers for pass/fail of parts
  • Experience with FAI (first article inspection)
  • Ability to follow written work instruction including standard operating procedures and equipment operating procedures
  • Operate roll mills, mixers, and other machinery or equipment for industry standard processes of chemical reactions involving silicone synthesis
  • Implement safety standards through good laboratory and manufacturing practices
  • Physical testing may include the use of Instron , material testing for characterization of properties associated with C.T.Q's
  • Document results of mechanical and analytical tests
  • Test request submittal to Q.A. for analytical, characterization, data collection or specification conformance
  • Creating or updating statistical process charts (SPC) in Excel
  • Keeping accurate and up-to-date written documentation in a laboratory note book
  • Write technical reports and studies to document experimental results
  • (T3) Technical Triage Team member @ Avantor, (SME) subject matter expert for adhesives with a specialty in (P.S.A.’s) pressure sensitive adhesives
  • (CHP) Chemical hygiene plan team member @ Avantor, writing generic (SOP’s) standard operating procedures for processing equipment
  • Train new employees on the proper operation of laboratory and production equipment
  • Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, by “TEAMS” meetings” telephone, in written form, email, through Power Point presentations or in person
  • Proficiency interpreting SDS/GHS/MSDS, their visual signs, and numbering systems and use of applicable PPE.

DENTAL TECHNICIAN

HOLLISTER DENTAL LABORATORY
01.1999 - 01.2008
  • Manager of prosthetic removable department with experience in personal/team scheduling, team organizational skills
  • Extensive experience working with mechanical tools
  • Infection control, bio-hazard.

DECK-HAND

SALMON FISHERY, MOONDANCE BOAT
01.1999
  • Deck work in a physical and mentally labor intensive environment working hydraulics, mooring a vessel, and prioritizing safety.

Education

BUTTE-GLENN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
OROVILLE, CA
01.1996

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SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE
SANTA BARBARA, CA
01.1994

High School Diploma - undefined

CARPINTERIA HIGH SCHOOL
CARPINTERIA, CA
01.1992

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
  • Teams
  • Excel
  • Power Point
  • Word
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Process mapping
  • Process improvement initiatives
  • Team Collaboration
  • Cross functional coordination
  • Manufacturing and Laboratory Test Equipment
  • Procurement
  • Installation operational qualifications
  • Validation coordination
  • Vendor Interactions
  • Vendor site visits
  • Vendor Quotes
  • Capital Expenditure reports for CAP-EX approvals
  • Quality Control
  • Problem solving
  • Root cause analysis
  • FMEA
  • Data Mining
  • Fish-bone
  • 5 whys
  • Data analysis
  • Nonconformance reports
  • Regulatory compliance
  • ISO9001
  • AS9100
  • ITAR
  • EAR
  • Project Management
  • (PLM) Oracle/Agile platform
  • Initiating workflows for document changes
  • Process improvements
  • Updating manufacturing procedures
  • Adding supplies or packaging components to product BOMs
  • Safety Compliance
  • Job hazard risks assessments
  • Review of Hierarchy control

Hobbies and Interests

Volunteer coach, football and soccer, Boys & Girls Club of Carpinteria

Timeline

RUN PLANT ENGINEER

NUSIL AVANTOR
11.2022 - Current

PRINCIPAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

NUSIL AVANTOR
01.2008 - 11.2022

DENTAL TECHNICIAN

HOLLISTER DENTAL LABORATORY
01.1999 - 01.2008

DECK-HAND

SALMON FISHERY, MOONDANCE BOAT
01.1999

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SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE

High School Diploma - undefined

CARPINTERIA HIGH SCHOOL

BUTTE-GLENN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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