Maggie Fariss
About Maggie Fariss
Maggie Fariss is a Converting Engineer with extensive experience in slitting films for medical and electronic applications. She has held various engineering and management roles, including positions at American Packaging Corporation, Cenveo, and Questech, and has a strong educational background in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Work at Materion
Maggie Fariss has been employed at Materion Corporation as a Converting Engineer since 2011. In this role, she applies her extensive knowledge and skills in engineering to enhance production processes. Her responsibilities include managing equipment start-up and implementing new machinery and technology within the production environment. Fariss's work at Materion focuses on optimizing converting processes, particularly in the context of materials used in medical and electronic applications.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Materion, Maggie Fariss held several engineering positions. She worked at American Packaging Corporation as a Senior Process Engineer from 2001 to 2003, where she focused on slitting films for medical and electronic applications. Following this, she served as a Customer Service Specialist at Cenveo from 2003 to 2005. Fariss also worked as the Manager of R&D at Questech from 2005 to 2007, further developing her expertise in engineering processes and materials.
Education and Expertise
Maggie Fariss earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she studied from 1974 to 1978. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in co-extrusion, composites, and statistical quality control. Fariss's knowledge in these areas is essential for maintaining high standards in engineering processes and managing complex material applications.
Skills in Engineering and Management
Maggie Fariss possesses a diverse skill set that includes expertise in slitting films, co-extrusion, and composites. She has experience in equipment start-up and is proficient in pricing systems and job cost systems, which are important for the financial management of engineering projects. Additionally, her skills in statistical quality control contribute to her ability to uphold quality standards in production environments.