ParismaintenantManaged the microscopy, thermal analysis and rheology laboratories. Generated, analyzed and reported technical data. Created innovative advanced testing methods. Participated in product development projects and acted as liaison between R&D and pilot plant operations. Maintained compliance to OSHA safety requirements. Participated in quality improvement initiatives. Trained employees and customers.
V+I Composites
- Product Development Manager -Polymers and Composites
2009 - maintenant? Development of polymer formulations (thermoplastic and thermoset, nanocomposites)
? Development of thermoplastic composite processes (prepregs, filament winding, compression molding, RTM...)
? Research on the feasibility, design, operation and performance of composite material components and manufacturing processes
? Development of documents on manufacturing processes
? R&D Project planning and management
? Direct management of a team of research technicians and engineers
? Technical publications
? Interaction with clients
? Intellectual Property Portfolio Management
? Safety Officer
? Quality Manager
Paris2003 - 2009Reported to the Global Coating and Composites Industry Manager and to the Ultra-Polymers R&D Manager. Developed new products (PEEK, PAI, PES, PPSU, PSU, LCP, PPPh...) for the coating and composites global markets (films, micropowders, fibers, fabrics, foams and solutions). Prepared and delivered technical presentations and value proposition statements to new customers. Conducted market analysis, including competitive landscaping, analysis of customer needs against existing portfolio. Developed internal and external training programs. Prioritized, assigned and managed technical service requests and customer complaints resolution. Participated in joint development programs with customers, and provided technical consultation services. Enhanced existing portfolio value proposition through technical support of customer application development efforts.
Alcatel Telecommunication Cable
- Material Engineer
1997 - 2002Provided transfer of know-how and laboratory instrumentation during the company’s R&D facilities relocation from their European location in Paris to their new purpose-built center of excellence laboratories and pilot plant in North Carolina. Managed all analytical instrumentation (mechanical analysis, rheology, thermal analysis, microscopy, spectroscopy, chromatography…) from supplier contact initiation to negotiation, and from installation to utilization and maintenance. Conducted material characterization in support of material suppliers qualification, incoming materials quality control, failure analysis and new product development. Developed and delivered training programs for technicians, engineers and scientists in polymer science and characterization techniques.
