Thomas Duarte

Thomas Duarte is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in production management and engineering. Since August 2012, Thomas has served as Senior Production Project Manager at Toray Plastics (America), Inc., where responsibilities include developing efficient production operations and management systems. Prior roles at the same company encompass Senior Production Manager, Production Manager, and Assistant Production Manager, focusing on the coated extrusion process. Thomas also worked as a Technical Development Process Engineer, transitioning R&D products into production, and as a PCM Shift Engineer, where defect recognition and process improvement were key responsibilities. Earlier experiences include roles at Tiffany & Co. as a Laser Engraver/Advanced Technician and as a Process Engineering Intern, and a Secondary Metallurgy Internship at Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung GmbH. Thomas holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and German Language from the University of Rhode Island and a Bachelor's degree in Maschinenbau from Technische Universität Braunschweig.