1. 07-30-2015
I am a self-motivated individual driven to improve the manufacturing environments I am
a part of. I have extensive experience in polymer compounding and extrusion for different
applications. I have demonstrated the ability to adapt to very different types of manufacturing
environments from union facilities to non-union self-directed plants. In addition, I have the
capability to understand and improve processes in very short time as I have demonstrated in the
multiple rolls I have held with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and its subsidiaries. I
have discovered that I have a strong aptitude for developing engineers. Through my career, I
have served as development engineer, managed maintenance personnel, managed quality
systems, served as senior technical engineer, and now a technical team leader. I am looking for
the right opportunity to take the next step in my career where I can apply the technical, quality,
and personnel development skills as technical manager to improve the performance of a
manufacturing facility.
Sincerely,
Steven Mutch
3529 NW 39th
Terrace
Topeka, KS 66618
(252) 567-4664

2. Steven Mutch
3529 NW 39th
Terrace Topeka, KS 66618 (252) 567-4664
Expertise
Technical team management and personnel development
Quality systems for mix and extrusion processes
Rubber compounding mix processing for tires
PVC compounding and extrusion for hose and conveyor belt products
Accomplishments
*17 years perfect attendance.
*Redesign 6” hose and test couplings. Two reusable, 6” couplings were designed from stainless
steel and aluminum to handle hydrostatic pressures of 800 psi. The couplings weighed twelve
pounds each and have been used to test hose with burst results of 670 plus psi. The construction
of the product was successfully changed to increase the burst by 2.5 times without adding cost,
weight, or changing the visible appearance of the product. A three dimensional burst model was
developed for future hoses.
*Successfully converted the Goodyear Mount Pleasant, IA hose plant from QS9000 to TS16949.
*Developed a new quality position at the Goodyear Mount Pleasant, IA facility. Interviewed,
selected, and managed the four inspectors to reduce set up errors for a cost savings, reduce
RGR’s, and improve start up efficiencies.
*Two patent, 8,308,592 and 8,096,925, PVC Treadmill belt with foamed cushion layer and
method of making.
*Development of a wear resistant, flexible, low coefficient of friction, static dissipative material
for PVC conveyor belts at Belt Concepts of America.
*Ended scorched rubber compound at Wire Calendar.
*Decreased slow moving generation for OTR compounds 23%.
*Lead quality team to start up new mixer with 99% FPY for gravity. Organized schedule for
specification development. Completed PSO. Drove culture change to have operators own the
process reducing need for management resources and assisted in driving 80% OEE.
*Corrected compounds for PPS and Baseline limits, T635D, G1150, G5036.
*Improved processing and/or reduce mixing passes for G4018, G4056, T268T, T3076, T62D7.
*Utilized improvements in processing for T62D7 to eliminate T2117 reducing complexity.
*T1177 material conversion–reformulation to meet corporate physicals - $8738 annual savings
*T635D material conversion–reformulation to meet corporate physicals - $41,154 annual savings
*G4018 material and conversion – material substitution - $20,908 annual savings
*T268T material and conversion – material substitution – $30,580 annual savings
*Improved efficiency in Physical test lab (23 union associates) in less than 60 days to meet
financial goals for labor.
*Reduced absenteeism rate to below 1% is less than 120 days in the Physical Test Lab.
*Restructured QA’s job functions to be proactive by implementing SPC to improve process
reliability for slurry solids and scale capabilities.

3. * Delivered results in First Pass Yield for Mix department from 92.1% to 97.2% in 3 years even
with a 10% reduction in specification tolerances.
*Coordination and training of an intern to improve the plasticity for 8 of 11 compounds to a 1.0
or greater Ppk in 90 days.
*Reduction of soft cure events to record low of 0.47 per day.
*Developed and implemented system for operator accountability with 100% follow up by Area
Managers.
*Managed Focused Improvement system generating $60,000 per month in cost savings.
*Trained and co-authored career development plans for 4 chemical engineers.
Professional Work Experience
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
Topeka
2000 NW Hwy 24
Topeka, KS 66618
Technical Team Leader (05-01-2012 to Current)
*Manager of 4 Salary Compounders (chemical engineers).
*Direct Manager for 23 Physical Test Lab Union Associates.
*Direct Manager for 4 QA Union Associates.
*Responsible for process and product quality improvements.
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
Topeka
2000 NW Hwy 24
Topeka, KS 66618
Technology Engineer / Chief Compounder (01-31-2012 to 05-01-2014)
*Compounding responsibility for 21 compounds.
*Responsible for process and product quality improvements.
*Responsible for driving improvement in first pass yield, dead stock generation, and slow
moving inventory.
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
Topeka
2000 NW Hwy 24
Topeka, KS 66618
Wire Calendar Technology Engineer (04-11-2011 to 01-31-2012)
*Compounding responsibility for Wire Coats
*Responsibility for Wire Calendar processing

4. Veyance Technologies Inc. (Formerly Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Engineered Products
Division)
Marysville, OH 43040
Senior Compounder (05-01-08 to 04-07-2011)
*Compounder
*Process engineer for Hot Former calendaring process
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Spring Hope, NC 27882
Senior Compounder/Mixing Manager (01-01-07 to 05-01-08)
*Management of the mixing department, including hiring, discipline, and training.
*Development of new PVC compounds for product development.
*Color match belt samples.
*Process improvements and raw materials selection and approvals for the mixing department.
*Internal ISO auditor.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
Quality Engineer (11-01-2003 to 01-01-2007)
*Responsible for maintenance of ISO 9001:2000 system. Responsible for upgrade and
maintenance of facility to TS 16949:2002 from QS 9000.
*Responsible for the ISO 14001 environmental system.
*Responsible for disposition of returned goods and customer complaints.
*Leading the effort to integrate quality engineering program including dashboard variables.
*Six Sigma project for scrap reduction due to hose length.
*Responsible for reporting on all aspects of plant quality: quality management systems
effectiveness, returned goods, plant performance in ppm defective parts, supplier quality, and
cost of quality.
*Responsible for waste reduction. Chaired the waste committee.
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Hannibal, MO 63401
Development Engineer (05-28-1999 to 11-01-2003)
*Performed waste reduction and processing efficiency improvements by following selected
groups of similar products through production. Wrote standard operating procedures for set up
and start up to reduce scrap.
*Internal ISO auditor.
*Reviewed ongoing product development. Selected material for Green Hornet hose. Created
CAD drawing for the product and tooling. Selected and performed product and material testing.
Wrote standard operating procedures for operators. Trained operators to run products.
*Evaluated new materials and reformulated PVC compounds.
*Conducted trouble shooting for single, double, triple, and yarn fiber reinforced extrusion of
rigid and elastomeric materials.

5. *Managed the maintenance department and designed and implemented upgrade to the oil
dispensing system in the mixing department.
*Specified requirement for lab equipment, developed standard operating procedures, and trained
technicians.
Superior Industries, Inc. Pittsburg, KS 66762
Fluoroscope Technician/Metal Technician (09-1997 to 05-1999)
*Fluoroscopically reviewed line samples from casting machines to establish processing
parameters. Evaluated defect type, location, and severity. Informed casting operators of needed
corrections. Kept 100% records of all defect types, location, and severity in defect log. Produced
scrap percentage by machine and casting deck for shift.
*Preformed cosmetic examinations of wheels and reported defect severity, location, and type to
casting operator for correction.
*Preformed dimensional examinations of wheels and reported defect severity, location, and type
to casting operator for correction. Recorded information as defect rate for each shift.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science in Plastic Engineering Technology with Design Emphasis from Pittsburg
State University in May 1999 with a GPA of 3.6. Pittsburg State University Honors College.
Continued Education
Dry material Handling, St. Louis Engineer Club; 8-Step Advanced Problem Solving,
Goodyear/Lincoln; ISO 9000 Internal Auditor Training, Goodyear/Cosmoflex; Powered
Industrial Lift Truck, Goodyear/Cosmoflex; Weather and Light Stability, Q-Lab; Instron 4400
Programming, Instron Training Center; ISO/TS16949 Internal Auditor and Implementation
Training, BSI International; Six Sigma Black Belt Training, Goodyear/Akron; TOP Wire
Calendar Topeka. Harvard Business Publishing Breakthrough Leadership Program

6. *Managed the maintenance department and designed and implemented upgrade to the oil
dispensing system in the mixing department.
*Specified requirement for lab equipment, developed standard operating procedures, and trained
technicians.
Superior Industries, Inc. Pittsburg, KS 66762
Fluoroscope Technician/Metal Technician (09-1997 to 05-1999)
*Fluoroscopically reviewed line samples from casting machines to establish processing
parameters. Evaluated defect type, location, and severity. Informed casting operators of needed
corrections. Kept 100% records of all defect types, location, and severity in defect log. Produced
scrap percentage by machine and casting deck for shift.
*Preformed cosmetic examinations of wheels and reported defect severity, location, and type to
casting operator for correction.
*Preformed dimensional examinations of wheels and reported defect severity, location, and type
to casting operator for correction. Recorded information as defect rate for each shift.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science in Plastic Engineering Technology with Design Emphasis from Pittsburg
State University in May 1999 with a GPA of 3.6. Pittsburg State University Honors College.
Continued Education
Dry material Handling, St. Louis Engineer Club; 8-Step Advanced Problem Solving,
Goodyear/Lincoln; ISO 9000 Internal Auditor Training, Goodyear/Cosmoflex; Powered
Industrial Lift Truck, Goodyear/Cosmoflex; Weather and Light Stability, Q-Lab; Instron 4400
Programming, Instron Training Center; ISO/TS16949 Internal Auditor and Implementation
Training, BSI International; Six Sigma Black Belt Training, Goodyear/Akron; TOP Wire
Calendar Topeka. Harvard Business Publishing Breakthrough Leadership Program