Lori Aruscavage Postak

About Lori Aruscavage Postak

Technical expert with outstanding communication skills- Making technical concepts easily understandable including translating customer requirements into technical requirements whether with internal or external customers and vendors- Critical thinking and data based decision making- Cross cultural expertise for successful communication in a global environment10+ years providing support to the PV industry especially focused on helping thin film technologies improve reliability and extend module durable life.20+ years in the building materials/glass industry- Designing, testing, and marketing certified sealants to adhere to glass, resist moisture penetration, and survive field conditions- Developing solid working relationships with international customers, industry associations and third party certification agencies/testing laboratories.Product ManagementProject ManagementProduct DevelopmentFMEAPermeability, diffusion, and adhesionDurability testing Test design

Experience

1. R & d Manager - Solar

   Quanex

   Aug 2022 — Present · Akron, OH, US

Education

• Case Western Reserve University

  M. Sc., Macromolecular Science

  1988 — 1993

• Case Western Reserve University

  B.A., Chemistry

  1981 — 1985

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Rubber
• Photovoltaics
• Manufacturing
• Polymers
• Qfd
• Project Management
• Astm Standards
• Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
• Continuous Improvement
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Thin Films
• Testing
• New Business Development
• Business Development
• Fmea
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Technical Service
• Product Specification
• Technical Standards
• Test Design
• Adhesives
• R&D
• Test Specification
• Product Management
• Diffusion
• Quality Control
• Sealants
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Adhesion
• Test Planning
• Product Development
• Commercialization
• Standards Development
• Standards Compliance
• Materials
• Glass