Ronan Bidoia

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About Ronan Bidoia

Senior Injection Molding Process Engineer with 25+ years of experience specializing in engineering thermoplastics and high-precision injection molded components within automotive, industrial, and high-technology manufacturing environments. Strong background in delivering structurally robust plastic parts, housings, and functional assemblies through close collaboration with product design, tooling, and manufacturing teams in high-volume and regulated production settings.Extensive expertise in the selection, qualification, and application of engineering plastics and specialty polymers, considering mechanical performance, environmental resistance, manufacturability, and cost targets. Proven ability to support demanding applications through material validation, supplier alignment, and continuous optimization of molded components throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development to large-scale production.Highly experienced in injection molding process development, including establishment of process parameters, quality control methods, inspection criteria, and statistical process control to ensure stable and capable processes (Cpk/Ppk). Recognized for effectively troubleshooting complex molding defects such as warpage, sink marks, flash, short shots, and dimensional variation, implementing corrective actions that improve yield, consistency, and long-term process robustness.Strong background in tooling development and mold validation, working closely with mold designers and tooling manufacturers to optimize gating, cooling, ejection, and overall mold performance. Hands-on experience generating comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including PFMEA, control plans, work instructions, and detailed process specifications to support smooth production ramp-up, scalability, and operational excellence.Demonstrated leadership in supplier development and cross-functional collaboration, particularly in global supplier qualification, process audits, and readiness activities. Proven ability to work with design engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to optimize part design for moldability, quality, cost, and assembly, while contributing to factory layout concepts, equipment selection, automation strategies, and flexible manufacturing solutions that support product design iteration and long-term production efficiency.