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Northfield, IL, US

• modified CNC lathe to utilize constant surface foot concept to increase throughput by 30%
• increased Mult Cut Department throughput by 20% through optimized product runs and minimized down time
• facilitated production from 12 union employees on the following equipmento four CNC lathes, two rolling hearth heat treat furnaces, a bundle cutting band saw, and a buffer
• implemented a defect detection system that increased yield by 5% on a CNC lathe
• redesigned a key performance indicator (KPI) to more accurately track the scrap within the department
• conducted Failure Analysis to prevent reoccurring failures, inc. utilization, and promote continuous improvement

• spearheaded the Rework Department within two months of start date to fill a void
• modernized and distributed a dashboard to better track the data for non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment
• conducted monthly yield calculations to track the metallic losses for the department
• championed the department gauge control to increase compliance by 60%

East Lansing, MI, US

• worked in the monitor room remotely observing various heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting systems across MSU’s campus
• provided phone support to trouble shoot and/or dispatch a repair technician in the event of a system failure and gained knowledge of general office equipment and procedures
• developed and implemented an innovative paperless solution to a current scheduling problem

Ludwigshafen, DE

• developed and gathered data for a UV curable coating that is currently patent pending
• designed a screening method for BASF antioxidant thermal stabilization of naphthenic oils and recommended three of the most effective antioxidants to a customer
• analyzed the effects of varying blends of UV absorbers and hindered amine light stabilizers through both accelerated and non-accelerated weathering
• participated in the Intern Challenge with a group of eight interns to present an innovative solution for a current BASF problem to an administrative panel

Ludwigshafen, DE

• primarily blended different polyurethane dispersion mixtures with four different cross linkers, and evaluated each mixture as high performing furniture and flooring coatingsoThis innovative work was published in the.
• gained insight on how a global chemical company safely operates and stays connected between locations
• participated in the Intern Challenge with a group of six interns to present a safety topic to an administrative panel

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemical Engineering

High School/College Prep