Michael Ducey
@michaelducey
Innovative process engineer with 12 years of manufacturing experience.
What I'm looking for
I am an innovative and dynamic process engineer with over 12 years of experience in managing the design, up-scale, and optimization of manufacturing systems, particularly in metal fabrication and chemical surface treatments within the aerospace and other highly regulated industries. My expertise lies in process development, continuous improvement, and the introduction of new technologies to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
Currently, I serve as a Principal Process Engineer at BAE Systems, where I lead multi-disciplined teams in designing chemical processing facilities and automating material handling systems. My previous roles include Senior Process Development Engineer at Innovega, where I oversaw the development of smart contact lenses, and Senior Materials and Processes Engineer at General Atomics, where I designed a factory scale-up that generated significant annual revenue. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive process improvements and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Process Engineer
BAE Systems
Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Served as Principal Process Engineer, specializing in chemical and process engineering for multi-disciplined teams at Radford Army Ammunition Depot. Designed a new chemical processing facility for energetic chemicals and automated material handling systems to expedite product throughput.
Senior Process Development Engineer
Innovega, Inc.
Apr 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Led the process development engineering team for contact lens manufacturing, overseeing trials and managing experimental efforts. Developed manufacturing processes for embedding nano-electronics in soft contact lenses and designed specialized tooling.
Senior Materials and Processes Engineer
General Atomics
Nov 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Functioned as a Senior Materials and Processes Engineer, providing expertise in chemical materials and processes across various divisions. Designed a 10-ton factory scale-up for novel fiber synthesis, generating significant annual revenue, and improved SOPs for chemical treatments.
Process Engineering SME / Project Manager
Chromalloy
May 2017 - Nov 2020 (3 years 6 months)
Implemented process improvements across multiple facility operations, including surface treatment and chemical processes, enhancing throughput, quality, and cost reduction. Developed repair streams that increased yield and secured new business, while also managing projects for new process implementation and ensuring on-time delivery.
Process Engineer / Product Manager
Induplate a Division of Greystone
Aug 2016 - Apr 2017 (8 months)
Managed new medical device process development, acting as the primary liaison between sales, production, and executive management. Invented a chromium plating procedure for unique customer specifications and designed and fabricated tooling fixtures to improve operations.
R&D Chemist
DuBois Chemicals
Jan 2013 - Aug 2016 (3 years 7 months)
Conducted R&D for new products, identifying industry needs and collaborating with vendors to integrate new product lines. Provided technical support to customers, managing projects for mechanical and accelerated chemical deburring, and evaluating raw materials and costs.
Thin-Film Lithium-Ion Cathode Development
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Aug 2011 - May 2012 (9 months)
Undertook a project focused on the development of a nanoparticle cathode for thin-film, flexible lithium-ion batteries. This involved advanced research and material science application for energy storage.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Boston University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Activities and societies: Materials Engineering Minor, Phi Gamma Delta – Executive Board, Sustainable Energy Competition Winner, Varsity Wrestling
Studied Chemical Engineering with a minor in Materials Engineering. Participated in Phi Gamma Delta, won the Sustainable Energy Competition, and was a member of the Varsity Wrestling team.
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