Philipp Begert

Philipp Begert

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Philipp Begert is an LSR Expert living in Switzerland
Philipp has 20 years of business experience in injection molding for LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber) and 2K(2-shot/2-component).   Philipp has worked in positions from process engineering, tooling- & part design, project engineering, RD, cost   calculation, and product management. He demonstrates a high technical understanding of the injection molding   process of LSR and 2K (2-shot/2-component) and the surrounding and supporting manufacturing equipment   including their raw materials. Philipp can provide Consulting and Support on the following topics (and more if necessary):
  • Helping to understand customers on LSR and 2K (2-shot/2-component) part design/development
  • Implementing DfM (Design for Manufacturability) for LSR and 2K (2-shot/2-component) parts to have reduced cost, improved quality, and simplified molding.
  • Support on tooling & process layouts and/or concepts
  • Identifying novel technologies and equipment for the LSR and 2K (2-shot/2-component) manufacturing process including automation, tooling, and process controls for new project related developments
  • Evaluating tool designs for improved part design / supporting clients on tool reviews​​
  • Training to assist end users understand how to make silicone parts
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 
2019 - Present
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, Engineering Manager  
Stein am Rhein, Switzerland
  • Coordinate, manage and lead the Project Engineering team to ensure optimum engineering of new projects to meet customer and manufacturing requirements.
  • Personnel responsible of the Project Engineering department
  • Support Product Management & Sales on project acquisition in regards to technical strategies.
  • Assist the internal tooling department in external toolmaker selection and management
  • Development, execution and management of strategies in processing, tooling, automation, etc. for future and current projects.
  • Identify novel technologies and equipment for the LSR and 2K (2-shot/2-component) manufacturing process including automation, tooling and process controls for new project related developments
  • Interfaces with the supplier based on technical matters.
  • Effectively communicate across teams (Operations and Productions) the project goals and objectives to align expectations both within the company and with the customer.
  • Act as the lead technical interface for customers and within the organization.
  • Provide technical training on LSR and 2K (2-shot/2-component) technology to the customer and internal within the organization.
 
2012 - 2018
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, Project Manager / Project Engineer
Stein am Rhein, Switzerland
  • Coordinate, manage and lead LSR and 2K (2-shot/2-component) projects from quoting to project development into industrial phase
  • Support Product Management & Sales on project acquisition in regards to technical strategies.
  • Interfaces with the supplier based on technical matters.
  • Effectively communicate across teams (Operations and Productions) the project goals and objectives to align expectations both within the company and with the customer.
  • Act as the technical interface for customers and within the organization.
 
2004 - 2012
Silcotech North America Inc., Project Manager (technical) & Technical Integration Manager
Bolton, ON Canada 
  • Key influence in manufacturing for technical troubleshooting assistance
  • Technical support consultant for manufacturing
  • Develop and/or assist to develop innovative solutions for productivity enhancement within the manufacturing department
  • Develop new mold processes
  • Involved in daily Production process & tooling issue investigation and correction
  • Troubleshoot and solve problems on molds, molding machines, LSR delivery systems, robotics and automation efficiently
  • Contact customers, deal with related issues for on-going Projects
  • Main interface to core suppliers like tool maker, machine supplier, etc.
  • Developed several processes in a customer oriented and efficient matter, including automation and robotics
  • Key person for the 2 component (Silicone-Plastic/Silicone-Silicone) projects technical and managerial
  • Maintaining production processes for their best performance
  • Reducing scrap and improving production by implementation in process vision systems
  • Cycle time reductions by improving process, tooling and automation
  • Continues improvements for several manufacturing processes
2002 - 2004
Georg Fischer Piping Systems, Plastic Technologist / Trainee apprentice
Schaffhausen, Switzerland 
  • Development of new processes, molds and equipment
  • Material testing for process development and internal lab
  • Manufacturing of testing bars for the lab (Tensile bar, shore pads, etc.)
  • Training of new apprentice (theoretical and practical)
 
EDUCATION
  • BWZ Rapperswil Switzerland, Switzerland, Vocational Education Degree in Plastic Technologist
 
LANGUAGES
  • German (Fluent)
  • English (Fluent)
  • Spanish (Beginner)
 
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Guest-Speaker at the following Seminars Symposiums:
 
  • 2016: VDI Symposium Germany
  • 2018: LSR Symposium Anaheim CA - USA
  • 2019: Pharmapack, Paris - France
  • 2021: Healthcare Elastomers Virtual Edition
 
Several 'Company-internal' & Customer presentations on LSR, 2-shot, and Engineering specific subjects.