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Corvallis, Oregon, United States

o Lead engineer responsible for determining root cause understanding of returned customer parts.o Work with cross functional teams in resolving issues and improving product performance and manufacturability.o Responsible for producing technical reports and feeding back information to production teams for continuous improvement.o Proven ability to lead investigations and partner with others across international teams. o Investigations covered all aspects of pen performance, including mechanical, electrical, chemical and fluidic issues.o Techniques used include microscopy, 3D Xray, EEprom/acumen readings, and Is/Is not root cause analysis.o Use statistical software to assess top root causes for Seahorse pen returns and assess risk of watchlist items. • Pwax production leadershipo Designed new test methods for measuring purge effectiveness of shipping and handling fluid.o Identify chemical differences that lead to decrease in system performance and work with Ink chemists to reformulate for improved performance.o Determined customer impact of quality issues to prevent line down for Seahorse pen production.o Lead for high priority/tight schedule ink qualifications to meet environmental and safety regulations on time.

Portland, Oregon Area

Awarded $1,300 grant for K-12 outreach program Organize campaign to fundraise for section to attend SWE local and national engineering conferences.Make lasting relationships to support professional development in Collegiate section

Portland, Oregon Area

Design and manage $60,000 capital project for upgrading a hot asphalt tank to corporate and state standards, on time, to increase site safety. Design new sealant tank assembly using Inventor, with all attachment, flanges, lid, legs, etc. To increase production capacity. Assist in design and install of unwind stand system that will reduce downtime associated with sheet weave at the unwind stand, fit in similar envelope and provide room for future dry rack improvements. As-built of product flow through production, using AutoCAD for drive upgrade project. Re-design problematic production equipment in Inventor/AutoCAD and coordinate install in production: stacker star-wheels, Laminate wheels, J-plate, tape stand assembly, scoop bucket and lift truck attachment, laminate pot heating, tape roller assembly. Manage quality lab renovation; Write scope of work, Plan partial demolition, lab expansion, initial layout drawings for architect and structural engineer, submit to capital project team. Project management: Write scope of work documents, set up project schedule, bid out to minimum of three approved contractors, hold daily safety and project status meetings until project completion. Design copper application chute used in raw material cost savings project. Design water cooled roll replacement for production. Analyze sensor usage in facility, purchase correct sensors, coordinate install of sensors to update obsolete equipment for easy replacement. Write Lock Out Tag out procedures for maintenance staff and contractor safety for new installations on asphalt, hot oil and electrical lines.

Portland, Oregon Area

Design and manufacture automated curtain opening system. Sensor and mobile application testing. Provide verbal and written reviews on tested applications on Trello. Write various Arduino programs to test sensors.

Sherwood, Or

Learn about quality control for aerospace equipment. Assist basic component function and testing. Assist in packaging and shipping of static sensitive materials. Learn about aerospace distribution laws and ITAR and sales and shipping of aerospace equipment.

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Society of Women Engineers Section President; Formerly: Section Vp, Outreach OfficerSenior Capstone: In a team.

High School

Activities and Societies: Habitat For Humanity Club Battles of the Books Lead Basketball TeamEarned advanced placement degree (AP )