Samuel Nichols

Experience

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  3M

  Nov 2015 - Jul 2017

  -Assisted in running GMP developmental extrusions which include rotary converting, web handling, and adhesive coating technologies-Developed a new concept product that complements one of 3M's core skin and wound care products-Developed new test methods and bench-top models in order to emulate real life performance of products-Conducted product improvement studies that significantly enhanced the performance and eliminated outlying problems of products-Worked with external suppliers to determine optimal tube design for medical gel product Show less -Prototyped new concept medical products and optimized formulations and designs-Created new bench-scale test methods as needed-Reverse engineered samples that were improperly labeled utilizing previous data and reports-Researched & developed different negative pressure medical dressings-Prepared data reports and communicated results with product developers and engineers-Prepared different experimental samples for clinical trials-Tested performance of multiple different dressings utilizing various methods including vacuum pressure, hanging shear, adhesion to various substrates, porosity, 2-bond, compression-stress-relaxation, moisture vapor transmission rate, tensile & elongation, carrier-bond force, leak tests and various others as needed. Show less

  • Research Engineer

    Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Technical Aide

    Nov 2015 - Jul 2016
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  Henkel

  Aug 2017 - Jun 2022

  -Proposing and leading multiple capital investment projects simultaneously -Responsible for over 20 product lines -Utilizing lean six sigma methodologies to optimize processes and products resulting in significant cost savings -Managing all cost savings projects at the plant, ensuring annual targets are met and projects are on track -Facilitating raw material qualifications and characterizations using statistical methods to prove equivalency -Responsible for products manufactured from different mixing, coating and converting technologies-Using Management of Change (MOC) to ensure safety for all changes made at the facility -Working with cross-functional teams on a daily basis including production, supply chain, scheduling, safety, maintenance, product line managers, product development, quality, shipping, sales, etc. Show less

  • Senior Project Engineer

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Manufacturing Process Engineer

    Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
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  3M

  Jul 2022 - now

  Senior Value Stream Engineer