Medical Injection Molding Specialist
Tobe Whitaker

Injection Molding Expert Tobe Whitaker

Tobe has extensive experience in engineering research and development. He has created new products with demonstrated achievements in government, commercial and medical companies. He has advised cross-functional teams on-site and internationally. Tobe Holds 23 utility and 11 design patents.

EXPERTISE
 

• Design Engineering
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Plastic Injection Molding
• Metal Fabrication/Machinist
• Tool & Die (CAM, CNC)
• Process Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) Activities
• Metrology (CMM)
• TIG and Laser Welding 
• Project Leadership 
• 3D Modeling with Advanced Surfacing (SolidWorks & Pro/Engineer/Creo) 
• 3D Printing, Silicone Casting, Sheet Metal

 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 
2021 – Present
Electra Inc,
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Boulder, CO

• Design and Develop technology to convert dissolved iron ore into iron.
• Designed acid regeneration cells to convert iron ore using electrolysis.
• Designed Electrowinning iron plating cells.

 2020 – 2021
Medivance, A Becton Dickenson Company,
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Contractor
Louisville, CO

• Leading cross functional team to create new Hypothermia ArcticGEL pads to fit targeted zones of the human body for the Medivance Arctic Sun 5000.
•  Conducting research on Hypothermia pads to mitigate skin abrasions on cardiac arrest patients undergoing vascular tension (this causes the skin to swell up around the edges of the pad.

2008 – 2020
VALUE PLASTICS
Senior New Product Development Engineer
Loveland, CO

• Project manager, completing over 90 engineering investigations of oil and gas • Completed design and successfully released fluid handling connectors, shutoff-valve connectors, manifolds, aseptic connectors (Comply with ISO 11137) and biopharmaceutical applications, launching successful products for many customers.
• Created complex single and 2 shot molded parts, using materials such as copolymers, elastomeric rubbers, and Silicone (casting and LIM).
• Led all aspects of new product development including phase gate reviews, product design, prototype builds, testing and quality assurance.

 
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

• WATERPIK INC., Fort Collins, CO. Design Engineer, Designed and invented consumer showers.
• GENERAL ELECTRIC CONSUMER & INDUSTRIAL, Louisville, KY, Lead Engineer, Innovation and Advanced Development Dept. Invented innovative technologies for home appliances.
• BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, Columbus, OH, Mechanical Designer / Design Engineer - Research & Development Designed mechanical systems. Held Department of Defense Top Secret Security Clearance (expired September 2000).
• STANLEY ELECTRIC, London, OH, Tool and Die Staff

 
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering,
Franklin University, Columbus, OH
 
 
CERTIFICATIONS / ASSOCIATIONS

• EIT/FE - Ohio
• Six Sigma green belt (GE Appliances)
• ASME - Bioprocessing Equipment (BPE) Committee Member (2013-2021)

 
PATENTS
 Utility patents:

• 10788135 – Multi-Port Valve released 9/29/2020
• 10125906 - Reusable clamp with latch release arm for connecting conduit sections and associated methods 11/13/2018 Nordson
• 10859192 - Reusable clamp with latch release arm for connecting conduit sections and associated methods 11/13/2018 Nordson
• 9464741 - Button Latch with Integrally Molded Cantilever Springs 10/11/2016 Nordson
• 9371921 - Multi-port valve   6/21/2016 Nordson
• 9046205 - Fluid connector latches with profile lead-ins   6/2/2015 Plaque received Nordson
• 9375340 - Brace having an inflation control   6/28/2016 DJO
• 9327893 - Sanitary fitting with parabolic entrance and vortex-forming, suction-relief ribs   5/3/2016 Nordson
• 9004545 - Clamp for sanitary fitting   4/14/2015 Plaque received Nordson
• 10273996 - Clamp for sanitary fitting   4/14/2015 Plaque received Nordson
• 9851037 – Fluid connector and method for making sealed fluid connection Nordson 12/26/2017
• 11396949 – Multi-port Valve
• 6742855 - Freezer tip out bin   6/1/2004 GE
• 7270385 - Spill proof shelf assembly method and structure   9/18/2007 GE
• 8083104 - Variable temperature dispenser system and method   12/27/2011 GE
• 8266922 - Liquid dispensing apparatus and method  9/18/2012 GE
• 7841192 - Ice in bucket detection for an icemaker 11/30/2010 GE
• 8011537 - Dispensing system and method for dispensing fluid in an appliance   9/6/2011 GE
• 8806886 - Temperature controlled devices   8/19/2014 GE
• 9127873 - Temperature controlled compartment and method for a refrigerator   9/8/2015 GE
• 8348181 - Shower assembly with radial mode changer   01/08/2013 WP
• 8757517 - Showerhead with flow directing plates and radial mode changer   6/24/2014 WP
• 8789218 - Molded arm for showerheads and method of making same 7/29/2014 WP

 
Design Patents:

• D807137 - Reusable clamp with latch release 1/9/2018 Nordson
• D749835 - Reusable clamp with latch release arm   2/23/2016 Nordson
• D770886 - Tubing Clamp 11/08/2016 Nordson
• D655393 - Multi-port valve   3/6/2012 Nordson
• D695100 - Clamp for a sanitary fitting   12/10/2013 Nordson
• D807161 - Tubing Clamp 1/9/2018 Nordson
• D849937 - Cross Tube Connector 5/28/2019 Nordson
• D616061 - Showerhead assembly   5/18/2010 WPD618766 - Showerhead arm   6/29/2010 WP
• D600777 - Showerhead assembly   9/22/2009 WP
• D606623 - Hand shower   12/22/2009 WP
• D618766 - Showerhead arm   6/29/2010 WP

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