Ethan Miller

Experience

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  University of Florida

  Sept 2009 - Apr 2010

  Research Assistant

  Research Assistant to a Ph.D. candidate, investigating high temperature corrosion of Silicon Carbide

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  Sandia National Laboratories

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2010

  National Institute for Nano Engineering Expo

  • Electro Spinning demonstration• Solar Thermal Power Tower overview• Intrusion Detection Technologies with use of Piezoelectric Ceramics• Microsystems and Engineering Sciences Applications tour• Intellectual Property and Technology Readiness levels• Advances in Nanotechnology lecture• Characterization of Quantum Dots

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  University of Florida

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Undergraduate Researcher

  Investigating surface science of the photocatalytic properties of titania in oxidizing organic compounds

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  University of Florida

  Oct 2011 - May 2015

  Combined Degree BS/MS in Materials Science and Engineering, specializing in metallurgy.Finish BS in May of 2013, Completed MS while working at Siemens by May of 2016 Researching self-healing and shape memory properties of cinnamoyl-group containing polymersSynthesis of graphite oxide

  • Student

    Aug 2009 - May 2015

  • Undergraduate Researcher

    Oct 2011 - Jul 2012
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  MCF

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Materials Scientist

  Design and production of a quality assurance ultrasound phantom

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  Firth Rixson

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  Metallurgy Co-op

  • Investigated non-conformances, determined root cause, corrective actions and reported them to the customer – forging parameter fixed process violations (wash heats, oversoaks, incorrect temperatures, transfer times, failed dimensional tolerances, etc.)• Conducted process investigations for continual improvement – determining quench times, standardizing clocks, furnace shut down procedures, wash heat procedures, etc.• Prepared production approval packages sent to the customer for New Part Introduction – contained all parameters for initial batch, testing results, conformance to customer specifications, summarizing additional test results, etc.• Released internal process controlling documents: standard operating procedures, heat treat instructions, internal methods of process and engineering change orders• Developed a microstructure prediction model for Inconel 718 to predict duplex structure using DeForm Modeling Software and grain size maps and actual forging parameters to validate criteria for duplex formation Show less

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  Siemens

  Aug 2014 - May 2017

  Materials Engineer

  Failure Analysis of Service Units for Utility Scale GeneratorsFriction Stir Welding DevelopmentContinuous Rotary Extrusion for Magnet WireISO Welding AuditorSpecification Maintenance for Current StandardsVR Application DevelopmentDisposition of NCR's and Quality NotificationsEddy Current Inspection Lvl 2NDE of Service and New Application ComponentsDevelopment of Novel NDE Techniques: ET Array, Automated Visual InspectionBrazing Process ImprovementsDevelopment of Materials Properties Database Show less

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  Product Evaluation Systems, Inc.

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2019

  Quality Manager

  Revitalize and sustain the Quality Management System certified to ISO 17025 and Nadcap standards.Responsible for Nadcap, ISO, and customer audits.Internal audit lead.Coordinate internal resources and function as customer support for NDT, Welding, and Brazing testing.

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  Eaton

  Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

  Sr. Quality Engineer

  MRB and CA disposition of all braiding related deviations.Lead and coordinate the layered process audit function.Manage quality assurance resources to ensure product flow consistent with established industry standards, government regulations and customer requirements for the braiding and lab functions of the plant.Lead cross-functional teams in internal corrective action investigations using various problem solving methodologies.Lead the auditing of internal Quality and Manufacturing Systems Show less

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  Armacell

  Nov 2020 - Aug 2021

  Quality Engineer

  Initiation of Supplier Quality Product Conformity EffortsQuality Support for Sheet profile products and Large MixerEnvironmental Pillar Leader.

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  Kymera International

  Aug 2021 - now

  Quality Manager

  Manage the QC Lab.Maintain ISO accreditation.Fully develop quality and metrological control procedures and practices.