Stephen Perlaky Iii, P.E., Pmp, MBA, Msee
About Stephen Perlaky Iii, P.E., Pmp, MBA, Msee
Stephen Perlaky III is a seasoned manager at Materion Corporation, overseeing projects, facilities, energy, engineering, and maintenance. He has a strong educational background in electrical engineering and business administration, coupled with extensive experience in project management and operational optimization.
Work at Materion
Currently, Stephen Perlaky III holds the position of Manager, Projects, Facilities, Energy, Engineering, & Maintenance at Materion Corporation in Elmore, Ohio. He has been with the company since 2010, contributing for over 14 years. In this role, he oversees engineers in the development of design packages and manages capital projects valued at $10 million. His responsibilities include supporting various teams such as Operations, Research and Development, Procurement, Finance, and HR. Additionally, he has optimized plant planning and production activities through the implementation of SAP workload management.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Perlaky III has a strong educational background from The University of Toledo. He earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. His academic qualifications complement his professional expertise in project management and engineering, as evidenced by his certifications as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Project Management Professional (PMP).
Background
Before his current role at Materion, Stephen Perlaky III worked as a Senior Engineer and Project Manager at the same company from 2005 to 2008. His earlier experience includes positions as an Adjunct Instructor at multiple educational institutions, including Owens Community College in 2007, ITT Technical Institute from 2010 to 2013, and Terra State Community College in 2011. These roles provided him with valuable teaching and mentoring experience in engineering and project management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Stephen Perlaky III has made significant contributions to project management and engineering. He successfully managed budgets by implementing programming options and creating a system for better project definition, which resulted in capital projects being completed 6% under budget over a three-year period. He also developed a machine that separates materials without operator injury, yielding a $1 million payback to the company with zero lost time accidents. His efforts in optimizing plant operations have led to improved productivity and efficiency.