Paul Mazelin currently serves as the president and founder of SiMEDEx, a contract manufacturer focused exclusively on silicone extrusions serving the medical device community. Prior to launching SiMEDEx, he worked for 24 years at SSF (Specialty Silicone Fabricators), where he held various key positions including R&D manager, strategic accounts manager, and later global sales and marketing manager. His technical expertise, coupled with his understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, allows him to collaborate with engineers on initiatives that improve manufacturability, drive down costs, and reduce lead times for both implantable and non-implantable medical device applications. Mazelin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science from the University of Notre Dame.