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Durham, Nc, Us

Durham, North Carolina, Us

Durham, North Carolina, Us

Durham, North Carolina, Us

London, England, Gb

- Manage 12 assembly cells to improve tooling design to increase efficiency, reduce scrap, minimize faults and improve overall KPIs- Write and improve SOPs for cell operations/rework procedures and support the training process to improve associate skill level- Saved the department over $40,000 in scrap costs in the last three months- Eliminated the number one machine fault that has been the largest contributor to scrap cost since the inception of the cell- Reduced cycle time on a cell to increase throughput by 150 parts per day and increased return on sales

Lancaster, Pa, Us

Third rotation under the Engineering Leadership Development Program• Re-Engineered a product line to achieve annual cost savings for the plant of over $170,000• Analyzed line operations and drove improvements to increase process capability for key quality metrics• Implemented procedures and work instructions to build a quality management system that ensures uniformity of products and high customer satisfaction• Managed an annual budget of over $150,000 to increase warehouse space and manage non-conformances• Led a team of quality control inspectors to drive improvement projects on the production line• Worked on cross functional teams with maintenance, safety, and operations to perform A3s to determine root causes and apply corrective actions

Lancaster, Pa, Us

Second rotation under the Engineering Leadership Development Program• Developed a quality manual and supporting process documents to roll out a company-wide quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 industry standards• Unified procedures across 12 manufacturing facilities and corporate locations to improve communication, elevate expectations, and reduce operating costs• Led claims evaluation for domestic resilient flooring, including complaint assessment, root cause analysis, and payment recommendations which directly affect the AFI bottom line

Lancaster, Pa, Us

First rotation under the Engineering Leadership Development Program• Evaluated new technologies to support strategic initiatives for the Front End Innovation team• Explored opportunities to integrate IoT platforms and services with existing product lines to push for industry-leading technology adoption• Visited customer sites to install new products, identify procedural issues, expand brand awareness, and understand the Voice of the Customer• Engineered a new process using Dynamic Mechanical Analysis to characterize key material properties across the full product lifecycle• Presented ideation and feasibility findings to executive leadership and key stakeholders

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Researched and evaluated nucleation technologies for a new beverage experience• Designed and constructed a working intermittent refrigeration system prototype with off-the-shelf components for Georgia Tech's Senior Design Capstone Expo• Modeled the refrigeration system with NX to perform material analyses and assess design feasibility

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

• Designed a semi-active prosthetic ankle structure in support of a Ph.D. research thesis• Applied finite element analysis and human factors engineering to improve prototype quality• Constructed 6 mechatronics test apparatuses to teach various Arduino capabilities to summer camp students

Richmond, Va, Us

• Designed and evaluated bakery equipment for small-, medium- and large-sized factories• Developed 1 oven, 1 proofer, and over 40 conveyor systems to fit within specified factory layout constraints and meet desired performance capabilities• Engineered a new conveyor system to efficiently and cost-effectively orient pans for automated cleaning• Learned and utilized PowerCADD software to create all assembly and part drawings• Produced engineering BOMs for completed bakery systems• Gained hands-on mechanical and electrical fabrication experience by assembling conveyors with senior technicians and engineers

Atlanta, Georgia , Us

• Served as a leader and mentor to over 300 students• Coordinated the logistics of 3-4 events per month to promote community cohesiveness on a $2000 budget• Developed excellent cooperation and communication skills with a staff of 14 members

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering (Business Leadership Minor)

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