Jeffrey A. Jansen

About Jeffrey A. Jansen

Learn as much as you can related to plastics materials. Building a fundamental knowledge of plastics on a structural and molecular level will serve you well across material, processing, and design aspects.\" Technical Expert with 20+ years of success in the area of polymeric materials within the Medical, Automotive, Recreational, Industrial, and Appliance industries driving company success and expansions. Over 25 years of demonstrated history of effectively managing personnel and business situations.With over 20 years of polymer experience and having performed over investigations, I have proven myself as a polymer expert able to solve problems. Detailed leader with strong team building and collaborative talent, adaptable, influencer, innovator able to maintain communication across different levels of the organization. Demonstrated expertise and successful record in:• Proven global experience optimizing materials performance in diverse applications. • Selection of materials for a wide range of applications.• Specialized authority in product development solutions that reduce parts, lower cost, optimize assembly, and modify technology for developmental breakthroughs.• Build and mentor high performance teams to develop and achieve organizational goals, through technology and client focus.• Provide in-depth experience in material, manufacturing processes, and product design.• Define and initiate product-related programs, material projects, perform root cause failure analysis, including delegation of resources, and management of project costs. • Broad background in leading cross-functional teams, balancing priorities, optimizing design and product life cycle plans.• Conduct complex failure investigations to identify root cause, and make practical and effective recommendations for resolution• Analyze materials for the composition, contamination, or degradation.• Evaluate materials for the long-term performance, including chemical compatibility and resistance to creep.• Collaborate with manufacturing for the optimization of processing.• Communicate complex topics and concepts into well-received and understood presentations.As a renowned authority on plastics and failure analysis, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with others through technical presentations, as well as articles and publications, refer to my post and featured articlesFeel free to contact me at email and cell.

Experience

1. Engineering Manager

   The Madison Group Plastic Consulting

   Jan 2010 — Present · Madison, WI, US

   Company leader and manager setting vision and direction for the company collaborating with partners for growth and business improvement. Direct manager of team leaders within Industrial, Manufacturing, and Legal segments. Directly managed polymeric material projects for clients, including root cause failure, material compatibility, product life cycle and property characterization. Provide materials consultation to solve problems and address commercial opportunities, such as material selection, design review, and feasibility and validation support. Communicate project results to client companies, including technical and non-technical staff, to a variety of verbal and written report formats. Educate and mentor engineering staff regarding technical aspects and consulting function. Recognized as the Subject Matter Expert for material selection, design, analysis, optimization, and material application. Increased Industrial Segment growth by 400% through business development, increasing productivity, and innovation. Managed project portfolio and resource loading for employees, including managers, supervisors, engineers, and technicians to complete project phase cycles. Published 17 publications and 25 technical presentations in the subject of plastics case studies, material analysis, root cause and failure mode learnings for the industry. Recruited and mentored 5 new engineers and collaborated with HR department to hire and develop top candidates. Creation and implementation of quality system, which included writing of quality manual,subcontractor approval, and serving as Quality Manager.

Education

• Milwaukee School of Engineering

  Master's Degree, Engineering Management

• Carroll University

  Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry; Criminal Justice

• TIAS School for Business and Society

  Stork - Leadership for Growth Program

Skills

• Composites
• Process Improvement
• Engineering
• Product Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Polymers
• 5s
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Testing
• Engineering Management
• Materials
• Plastics
• Apqp
• Statistical Process Control (Spc)
• Thermoplastic Elastomers
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Process Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• Extrusion
• Molding
• Rubber
• Continuous Improvement
• Fmea
• Machine Tools
• Adhesives
• Iso
• Coatings
• Design for Manufacturing
• Failure Analysis
• Injection Molding
• Spc
• Six Sigma