Chris Sokoloff
About Chris Sokoloff
Chris Sokoloff is a Manufacturing Engineer I at Solid Power, Inc., with a background in Chemical Engineering and Lean Six Sigma certification. He has extensive experience in manufacturing and engineering roles, including significant contributions at Universal Woods.
Work at Solid Power
Chris Sokoloff has been employed at Solid Power, Inc. as a Manufacturing Engineer I since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing manufacturing processes and improving production efficiency. His experience in engineering and lean methodologies contributes to the company's goals in developing solid-state battery technology. His work in this position is crucial for the advancement of Solid Power's manufacturing capabilities.
Previous Experience at Universal Woods
Before joining Solid Power, Chris Sokoloff worked at Universal Woods from 2017 to 2021. He held several positions, including Coating Line Engineer and 2nd Shift Technical Advisor. During his tenure, he served as the environmental contact for the EPA, ensuring compliance with VOC/HAPS emission limits and stormwater runoff permits. He also completed a Six Sigma Black Belt certification while at Universal Woods, focusing on process improvements and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Chris Sokoloff earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He also worked as a Lab Assistant for the Pilot-Scale Tangential Flow Filtration Unit during his time at Rose-Hulman. In December 2019, he completed Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification through Purdue Online College of Engineering, enhancing his expertise in process improvement and quality management.
Achievements in Process Improvement
During his career, Chris Sokoloff has successfully completed projects that significantly improved operational efficiency. Notably, he led a project that reduced equipment setup time by 50%, resulting in an annual savings of 46.8 hours in downtime. His focus on improving production rates and yield percentages through research and data analysis has contributed to enhanced manufacturing processes at Universal Woods.
Internship Experience
Chris Sokoloff began his professional journey as a Chemical Engineer Intern at Universal Woods in 2016, where he worked for two months. This internship provided him with foundational experience in the chemical engineering field and prepared him for his subsequent roles in manufacturing and process engineering.