Aida Graullera Plaza

Experience

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  Eastman Kodak

  Jul 2007 - May 2008

  Research Assistant

  -Synthesis and purification of polymeric nanoparticles for ink applications. -Characterization of nanomicrogels and optimization of features according with market needs. -Writing investigation reports and presentation weekly results in a multidisciplinar investigation group. -End of degree project “Development of polymeric nanoparticles for ink formulations” and posterior presentation in Projects Politechnical University of Valencia Comitee.

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  AIMPLAS

  Apr 2010 - Jul 2010

  Research Assistant

  -Development of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) dispersions to implement them in polymeric matrixes. -Oxidation and functionalization of CNTs to improve their compatibility with polymers -Rheology measurements for characterization of polymers and emulate their behaviour in processing.

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  Molder Disnova

  Apr 2011 - Jun 2011

  R&D Quality technician

  -Development of operators technical work instructions for new products manufacturing.-Plastic composites and roto-molding parts process optimization.-Validation, incoming inspection and characterization of raw materials.

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  LABORATORIOS MAVERICK SL

  Jul 2011 - Oct 2013

  Packaging Engineer

  -Lead, coordinate, and support packaging R&D projects to ensure compliance of specification, timeline, and schedule.-Share knowledge to implement best practices of material testing/manufacturing processes/document development. Improvements according to filling lines needs to improve productivity, taking into account market needs.-Injection molding and blow molding molds validation (packaging applications)-Technical plastic packaging specification to ensure product quality from filling lines to the costumer (including ship tests, top load, compatibility of materials)-Support in manufacturing and quality department to implement packaging in production (manage industrial trials in a multidisciplinar group) Show less

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  BD

  Oct 2013 - Jul 2016

  Molding Process Engineer

  -Plan, lead, implement and coordinate new molding development activities (molds and molding processes) as well as changes to existing molding/manufacturing processes.-Initiate cost saving opportunities, perform Continuous Improvement projects, and quality fix projects. (Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools).-Improve productivity and product quality by means of process optimization.-CAPA investigator; preventive and corrective action determining when quality issues occur.

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  SRG Global

  Jul 2016 - Mar 2018

  Tooling Engineer

  -Perform design for manufacturing analysis and feasibility studies to tool construction.-Create technical specifications for new injection tooling (number and type of movements, number position and type of gates by Moldflow simulation analysis).-Participate in mold design and construction review meetings with moldmaker.-Product design reviews and mold process meetings insuring opportunities to improve the molding of the product that is reviewed-Attend to tool trials until complete validation of the mold and mold process according to Client requirements-Problem solving PDCA related to mold quality issues.-Responsible for the transfer of qualified molds and robust processes to the manufacturing plant Show less

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  Novatec Group

  Apr 2018 - Jul 2020

  Tooling Engineer

  -Perform design for manufacturing analysis and feasibility studies to tool construction. -Create technical specifications for new injection tooling (number and type of movements, number position and type of gates by Moldflow simulation analysis). -Participate in mold design and construction review meetings with moldmaker.-Attend to tool trials until complete validation of the mold and mold process according to Client requirements -Problem solving PDCA related to mold quality issues. -Responsible for the transfer of qualified molds and robust processes to the manufacturing plant-Support on quality issues and modifications of tools in current production. Show less

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  Repol

  Aug 2020 - now

  Research And Development Engineer

  -Innovation project management on technical plastics for industrial applications. Meeting client requirements and current regulations.