Derek Krass

Experience

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  Eclipse Mold

  Mar 2004 - Sept 2005

  Plastics Intern
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  University of Massachusetts Lowell

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2006

  Teaching Assistant
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  Oakley

  Sept 2006 - Jan 2012

  • Developed, in conjunction with suppliers, a biobased amorphous nylon suitable for use in eyewear with a non petroleum feedstock content above 50% (first to launch in eyewear industry)• Managed a worldwide team to implement biobased resin into new and existing product for the Revo brand, captivating the brands re-launch marketing agenda• Planned and managed opening of 17,000 sq/ft offsite Polymer Research and Development facility with capital procurements of over three million dollars• Improved upon military laser lens technology by use of advanced extrusion compounding and injection molding techniques. Superior impact strength, transmission, haze, chemical resistance, and optical density properties were noted as compared to competitors• Evolved existing optical polycarbonates to new PC blends that increased physical properties while shortening injection molding cycle times by 15%• Identified new suppliers of optical organic pigments and developed new extrusion technologies to blend colorants for production compounding. Estimated savings of over $6 million in 3 years.• Supported development of advanced optical 3D lens in conjunction with DreamWorks• Organized and taught optical extrusion and injection molding seminars for internal designers, engineers, sales, and marketing groups• Attended multiple conferences: K-Show 2010, 2007. NPE 2010. ANTEC 2006-2009.Established a well rounded reputation as the go-to for plastics knowledge Show less • Worked in line with Program Managers, Engineers, Suppliers, and Quality to test and evaluate over 30 successful product releases• Sourced twelve polymeric alternatives for military eyewear frame application, and through testing, qualified into production a radically stronger material for military product implementation • Developed, managed, tested, and sourced entire inline “regrind” program saving over $300,000 per year in resin costs with full return on investment in 4 months• Evaluated and put into production a 100% preconsumer, FCC certified, regrind technology driven by marketing needs• Designed, process mapped, and managed expansion of internal 6000 sq foot research and development laboratory • Supported all testing and material development for hockey and football shields and visors• Completion of Tufts University Project Management Class Show less

  • Advanced Research and Development Engineer

    Jul 2009 - Jan 2012

  • Test and Development Engineer

    Sept 2006 - Jul 2009
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  Apple

  Jan 2012 - now

  • Successfully supported all plastic material applications for iPhone 6, 6+, SE, 6s, 6s+, 7,7+,8,8+, X,XS XR, XRMax• Responsible for all internal and external plastic material applications on iPhone products• Materials utilized include: PC, PC/ABS, High Performance Nylons, LCP, PMMA, PPS, PPSU, PEEK, PI, PBT, PET, COC, PEI. • Development of innovative materials for camera, display module, speaker, strobe, connectors and antenna components.• Implemented multiple environmentally friendly technical applications including Post Consumer Recycled materials and Biobased resins. • Evaluated over 100 unique polymer chemistries or blends for application on iPhone housing enclosures • Expert on all human to plastic interactions including creating high chemical resistant polymers to sunscreen and skin oils Show less

  • Senior Manager PD Materials

    Sept 2022 - now

  • PD Manager

    Apr 2016 - Sept 2022

  • Senior Materials Engineer

    Jan 2012 - Apr 2016