Ed Cole

About Ed Cole

Engaging technical professional possessing a blend of polymeric materials formulation experience, project management, and practical experience innovating new products and applications. Leverages a unique mix of strategic and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by working closely with customers to achieve performance objectives.Highly effective in application engineering with experience delivering results overseeing product and application development to address customer & market needs, with extensive experience gained in roles researching and developing material compounds. My success is driven by my ability to recognize and implement material and/or process changes to drive measurable improvements in product performance and quality.Specialties: Application Engineering, Elastomer Compounding (various polymers), Expanded Rubber (Sponge / Foam), Adhesives Formulating, Project Management, Chemical R&D Processes, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, New Product/Application Development, Regulatory Compliance, Author and Presenter

Experience

1. Materials Chemist

   Molded Dimensions Group

   Jun 2024 — Present · Port Washington, WI, US

   Formulation chemist focusing on injection & transfer molded elastomer/rubber and cast & compression molded polyurethane articles- Direct customer relations identifying correct material for end-use application, trouble-shooting development & field issues, and material performance qualification- Vendor management and materials sourcing saving over in materials cost- Identify & source materials during shortages - Part and materials scrap reduction efforts through formulation & process improvements- Updated & expanded existing rubber lab capabilities - Material validation for regulatory (IMDS, REACh, PFAS, etc.) and performance specifications (e.g. ASTM callouts)

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry

  1989 — 2003

• University of North Carolina Wilmington

  Master of Science (M.S.), Chemistry

  2008 — 2014

Skills

• Polymers
• Extrusion
• Technical Service
• Polymer Chemistry
• Nanotechnology
• R&D
• Nanocomposites
• Organic Chemistry
• Materials
• Nmr
• Plastics
• Thermoplastics
• Tga
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemicals
• Coatings
• Specialty Chemicals
• Differential Scanning Calorimetry
• Formulation
• Polyurethane
• Adhesives
• Polymer Characterization
• Composites
• Raw Materials
• Resin
• Rubber
• Doe
• Characterization
• Problem Solving
• Spectroscopy
• Data Analysis
• Design of Experiments
• Chemistry
• Injection Molding
• Microsoft Office
• Elastomers
• Polymer Science
• Uv/Vis
• Automotive
• Iso