Stephen Hadwin

About Stephen Hadwin

As the **President of IMTEC Corporation**, a division of Park Dental Research Corporation, I am privileged to lead a global team of dedicated professionals in the medical device industry. Our mission is to manufacture and deliver high-quality dental implants, surgical instruments, and dental implant prosthetics. With over 50+ years of experience spanning various sectors such as automotive, telecommunications, consumer products, and defense, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team.My passion lies in the field of dental implantology, where innovation and education are key. I am proud to have co-patented and designed the IMTEC MDI (Mini Dental Implant) with Dr. Ron Bulard and Dr. Victor Sendax, a product that has significantly improved the oral health and quality of life for over a million people. In addition to my role at IMTEC, I share my expertise as an adjunct instructor of CNC machining and programming at Southern Tech, and as an editor, reviewer, and writer for Autodesk, a leading software company for design and engineering. My specialties include CNC machining, 3D printing, lean manufacturing, TQM, automation, ISO systems, 3D SolidWorks design engineering, and regulatory compliance. I hold a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Southern Illinois University, a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification from the State of Louisiana, and have completed 30 hours of a M.S. in Educational/Instructional Technology from Oklahoma State University. I am committed to continuous learning and innovation in the pursuit of excellence.

Experience

1. Adjunct Instructor (Cnc)

   Southern Tech

   Sep 2022 — Present · Ardmore, OK, US

Education

• Louisiana Tech University

  General Studies

  1974 — 1974

• Federal Apprenticeship

  Journeyman, Machinist

  1975 — 1978

• Northwestern State University

  Medical Technology

  1972 — 1974

• Louisiana State University

  General Studies

  1999 — 1999

• Oklahoma State University

  M.S. of Occupational Education, Educational/Instructional Technology

  2012 — 2015

• Northwest Technical School

  2 Yr, Machine Shop CIP 480501

  1974 — 1975

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

  B.S.I.T, Industrial Engineering

  1985 — 2005

Skills

• Quality Control
• Injection Molding
• Quality System
• Quality Systems
• Supply Chain
• Design Control
• Automotive
• Iso 13485
• Automation
• Iso
• Fda
• Tqm
• Inventory Management
• Value Stream Mapping
• Educational Technology
• Root Cause Analysis
• Materials
• Plastics
• Engineering
• Metal Fabrication
• Aerospace
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Assembly
• Lean Manufacturing
• Project Management
• Solidworks
• Global Sourcing
• Six Sigma
• Cnc
• Quality Management
• Process Engineering
• Continuous Improvement
• Fmea
• Machine Tools
• Product Development
• Kaizen
• Spc
• 5s
• Executive Management
• Dmaic