Roberto Almendros

Projet Manager / Plastic Expert
Thionville, FR

About

Technical skills: - Polymer chemistry, thermoplastic compound formulation, colour matching, physical-chemical characterization. - Thermo-mechanical properties and CAE simulation. - Plastic processing, troubleshooting, secondary operations (assembling, welding, decoration) Managerial skills: - Project management & technical coaching: kick-off & planning/action plans/resources/budget follow-up. - Technical and strategic risk assessment: FMEA, SWOT analysis, decision matrix. - Multi-disciplinary team-working: cross-functional management and task force management. Business languages: English, French, Spanish

Work Experience

LAB/Product Development Engineer then CAE/Product Development Engineer

VISTEON Interior Systems
Mar 1999 - Jan 2008

Translating requirements into technical solutions as R&D representative. Strengthening core expertise delivering product specifications and CAE concepts.

Technical Manager

JACKDAW Polymères France
Jan 2008 - May 2014
France

Heading New Product Development: Project Management & Technical Support. Incorporating technical expertise, pioneering innovative routes and strategic development.

European Plastic Materials & Process Manager

CURVER Luxembourg
May 2014 - Present
Luxembourg

Heading material and process innovation, technical specifications and regulatory affairs. Itemizing New Product Development from concept to production start.

Education

DEA Polymères

University of Sciences, PAU

Preliminary level for Rheology & Polymer dynamics investigation

MST Plasturgie

University of Sciences, SAINT-ETIENNE

Master's degree in Polymer engineering & Plasturgy

DUT Génie Chimique

University of Sciences, NANCY

Bachelor's degree in Chemical engineering

Languages

French - Native
English - Fluent
Spanish - Native
Russian - Beginner

Skills

Business
Plastic

Sectors

Industry