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Charles Bloomberg
Raleigh, USA
charlesbloomberg@gmail.com
(621) 799-5548
in/cbloomberg
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Innovative Materials Engineer with over 10 years of experience in material selection, product development, and process optimization, specializing in advanced composite materials and polymers.
PROFESSIONAL Experience
Senior Materials Engineer | Company A
March 2018 — Present, Saint Paul, USA
• Spearheaded the development of advanced composite materials, resulting in a 20% reduction in product weight and a 15% increase in strength using computational modeling tools.
• Led cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of new polymer coatings, achieving a 30% improvement in product durability and a 25% reduction in manufacturing costs.
• Implemented material selection protocols and standardized testing procedures, decreasing project lead times by 10% and ensuring compliance with ASTM and ISO standards.
• Managed a team of 10 engineers and technicians, overseeing projects from conceptual design through to testing and commercialization, resulting in the successful launch of 5 new products within 2 years.
• Conducted failure analysis on high-stress equipment, utilizing scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), leading to a 40% reduction in recurring material defects.
• Led cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of new polymer coatings, achieving a 30% improvement in product durability and a 25% reduction in manufacturing costs.
• Implemented material selection protocols and standardized testing procedures, decreasing project lead times by 10% and ensuring compliance with ASTM and ISO standards.
• Managed a team of 10 engineers and technicians, overseeing projects from conceptual design through to testing and commercialization, resulting in the successful launch of 5 new products within 2 years.
• Conducted failure analysis on high-stress equipment, utilizing scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), leading to a 40% reduction in recurring material defects.
Materials Engineer | Company B
January 2012 — February 2018, Chicago, USA
• Developed and optimized alloys and composite materials for aerospace applications, achieving a 15% increase in fuel efficiency and a 10% reduction in overall aircraft weight.
• Collaborated with design engineers and suppliers to validate material characteristics, ensuring compliance with strict aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conducted extensive mechanical testing including tensile, compression, and fatigue tests using highly specialized equipment, contributing to enhanced material performance and reliability.
• Implemented sustainable materials and eco-friendly processes, reducing material waste by 20% and aligning with Boeing's environmental stewardship initiatives.
• Collaborated with design engineers and suppliers to validate material characteristics, ensuring compliance with strict aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conducted extensive mechanical testing including tensile, compression, and fatigue tests using highly specialized equipment, contributing to enhanced material performance and reliability.
• Implemented sustainable materials and eco-friendly processes, reducing material waste by 20% and aligning with Boeing's environmental stewardship initiatives.
Materials Scientist | Company C
July 2008 — December 2011, San Diego, USA
• Engineered polymer blends and composites for use in consumer electronics, resulting in a 25% performance improvement and a 20% increase in product lifecycle.
• Utilized advanced characterization techniques, such as DSC, TGA, and FTIR, to analyze material properties and optimize formulations for enhanced performance.
• Implemented a new material testing protocol that reduced testing times by 15% and increased accuracy by 10%, contributing to faster product development cycles.
• Utilized advanced characterization techniques, such as DSC, TGA, and FTIR, to analyze material properties and optimize formulations for enhanced performance.
• Implemented a new material testing protocol that reduced testing times by 15% and increased accuracy by 10%, contributing to faster product development cycles.
Junior Materials Engineer | Company D
May 2005 — June 2008, Austin, USA
• Conducted research on advanced materials and nanocomposites, resulting in the development of a novel high-strength polymer blend with unique thermal properties.
• Assisted in the scale-up of laboratory processes to pilot-scale production, increasing efficiency by 18% and ensuring consistency and quality standards were met.
• Provided technical support and documentation for process improvements, contributing to enhanced performance and reliability of materials in end-use applications.
• Assisted in the scale-up of laboratory processes to pilot-scale production, increasing efficiency by 18% and ensuring consistency and quality standards were met.
• Provided technical support and documentation for process improvements, contributing to enhanced performance and reliability of materials in end-use applications.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
June 2005
Expert-Level Skills
Material Selection, Composite Materials, Polymers, Failure Analysis, ASTM Standards, ISO Standards, Mechanical Testing, Alloy Development, SEM, EDX, DSC, TGA, FTIR, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Process Optimization, Sustainability, Product Development, Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Communication, Problem-Solving
