Steve Grunwald

Experience

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  NASA Glenn Research Center

  May 1998 - Aug 1998

  Research chemist - intern

  Synthesis and analytical characterization of a family of amine monomers for carcinogenic evaluation.

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  School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering at The University of Akron

  May 1999 - Aug 1999

  Polymer chemist intern

  Synthesis and thermotropic characterization of side-chain liquid crystalline polymers.

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  NASA Glenn Research Center

  May 2000 - Aug 2000

  Research Chemist - intern

  Synthesis and analytical characterization of a family of amine monomers for carcinogenic evaluation.

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  Cooper Industries

  Oct 2003 - Nov 2005

  Deformulation Chemist II

  R&D project leader for materials development of high voltage electrical distribution equipment.

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  Kohler Co.

  Nov 2005 - Jun 2022

  Conceived of, created & executed a global AM strategy at a 150 year old OEM producing AM parts for 5 different divisions. Full responsibility for all AM-related materials, process, technology & applications development as well as production operations oversight. Developed & launched 100+ AM production parts.➤ Identified, researched & developed dozens of AM materials, process & post processing technologies➤ Cradle to grave development of Kohler’s first 3D printed metal faucet➤ Oversaw a rotating staff of 8 production & engineering associates related to AM production, process improvement & part design➤ Mentored dozens of CAD & industrial design staff on DFAM principles➤ Serial, bridge, emergency, service & manufacturing aid production parts➤ 100+% year-over-year AM production growth once HW was in place Show less Responsible for ID, R&D & implementation of leading edge materials / processes to drive innovation, market differentiation, cost savings & IP growth for Kohler. Collaborated with industrial designers, product development / quality engineers & executive management on new manufacturing processes & materials as an internal technology consultant. Project management responsibilities while coordinating internal / external R&D activities & building business cases around each new technology. Success required significant cross functional collaboration throughout project duration.➤ Implemented several new manufacturing technologies across multiple product lines➤ Developed 3 AM technologies (DLS, DMLS, FDM) for production applications➤ Cultivated strategic partnerships with research institutions & industry leaders➤ Internal technology leader for several different technologies Show less

  • Global Additive Manufacturing Lead - Operational Excellence Team

    Oct 2016 - Jun 2022

  • Senior Staff Engineer - Advanced Material and Process Development Engineering

    Oct 2010 - Oct 2017

  • Staff Engineer

    Nov 2005 - Oct 2010
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  Carbon

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2023

  Senior Manager - AM Production Enablement

  Senior level segment PM position enabling AM production for start up to large OEM customers by creation & execution of strategic product roadmaps based on customer needs. The roadmaps utilize a thorough understanding of product needs, process capabilities & QMS requirements to match the right AM technology to the right business opportunity.➤ Creation of an inclusive, IQ OQ PQ based, AM production integration guide➤ Developed HW, SW, materials & process roadmaps based on customer needs➤ Medical, automotive, industrial & consumer industry AM integration work➤ Experience with ISO 13485 & ISO 10993 customer requirements➤ Provide technical leadership on AM production integration➤ Short, mid & long term strategy development targeting exponential growth Show less

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  STEVEN GRUNWALD

  Jan 2024 - Sept 2024

  Additive Manufacturing / Advanced Technology Development Consultant

  Fractional, independent consultant addressing the areas of additive manufacturing, advanced material/process/technology/concept development & new process integration with companies in the medtech, industrial, energy, automotive & consumer products industries.

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  Amcor

  Sept 2024 - now

  R&D Manager

  Research & Development Engineering Manager for thermoforming group