Engineer

Mechanical Engineer / Project Engineer
Proven organizational, time management, written and interpersonal communication, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills. Extensive plant, product/manufacturing, project, construction, and office experience in the following areas:
ISO ••••• Management / Auditing •••••Testing / Data Collection / Analysis
Contract Management •••••Bid Evaluations and Equipment / Material Specifications
Quality Control / Assurance •••••Continuous Process Improvement (CI)
Plant Construction / Modifications•••••Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Training Instructor / Educational Mentor•••••Advanced Quality Planning (AQP)
Education
Penn State University, Middletown, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Design Engineering Technology

Professional Experience
Tutor - Math, Science, English (Part time) (•••••)
Working with Students Grades 1 - ••••• while actively seeking employment in my areas of expertise.

Alcoa Technical Center, Alcoa Center, PA (•••••)
Engineer - Prototype Anode Manufacturing Group
Scheduled, directed, and monitored the installation and modification of equipment in a research facility.
Determined scope of work/costs/deadlines for specific construction assignments, generated bids, reviewed submissions from contractors, and awarded contracts for construction projects in the plant.
Provided technical support concerning project specifications/codes and standards; and ordered materials for trade crafts.
Performed ultrasonic testing (UT) and analysis on ceramic parts.
Executed bench scale testing, quality testing, and data collection for prototype parts and test samples.
Presented safety-related issues to the contractors and addressed safety concerns.

Woodbridge Foam Fabricating, Inc., Chattanooga, TN (•••••)
Quality Assurance Manager / ISO ••••• Management Representative
Managed and maintained ISO ••••• system, quality manuals, and procedures.
Maintained statistical process control on process equipment and monitored continuous process improvements.
Performed troubleshooting of customer and in-house product/process problems to determine root cause(s) and identified/implemented corrective actions.
Organized and administered internal audits for ISO ••••• certification.
Conducted weekly meetings to apprise management team of current customer concerns and progress on quality improvements and ISO ••••• audit status.
Ensured that laboratory testing of products was performed and documented, and that results met or exceeded industry and customer standards.
Developed and managed Quality Departments yearly budget.

Nu-Foam Products, Inc., Chattanooga, TN (•••••)
Quality Assurance Manager
Developed documentation required to accomplish QS••••• certification.
Reduced customer losses due to quality-related issues to zero.
Oversaw laboratory testing of foam products per industry and customer standards.
Interfaced daily with production employees and General Manager to clarify and improve quality principles.
Determined critical characteristics and generated control plans for product.
Continued
Appalachian Molding and Manufacturing Inc., Dayton, TN (•••••)
Quality Engineer (Plastic Injection Molding Plant)
Researched, wrote, and implemented production and quality procedures and instructions.
Conducted quality and statistical process control classes for supervisors and employees, improving comprehension and awareness of quality concepts.
Performed time and motion studies, resulting in increased productivity.
Executed quality plans to achieve ISO ••••• certification.
Received QS ••••• training for the automotive industry.
Gained exposure to Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).

Hobbs Staffing dba USA Staffing, Dayton, TN (•••••)
Quality Control (Various Short-Term Assignments)
Completed quality control duties at Cargill, Inc. (flour mill), Coors Electronic Packaging Company (electronics industry), and Filter Specialist, Inc. (filter manufacturer).
Ensured production levels/machinery were maintained so that product quality met customer expectations.
Developed documentation required to accomplish QS••••• certification.
Performed tests per customer standards to ensure product reliability.
Documented and maintained test results for customer and in-house records.
Verified that production parts were in compliance with customer requirements as per specifications/blueprints and certified parts for shipment.
Utilized electrical, measuring, and optical viewing equipment to perform dimensional and functional testing of ceramic parts per inspection procedures.

Bechtel Corporation, Gaithersburg, MD (•••••)
Piping/Mechanical Systems Engineer / Quality Engineer / Contracts Management
Developed design engineering change packages per ASME and applicable code requirements for site/field implementation.
Evaluated manufacturers equipment design documents and equipment specifications to ensure suppliers met project requirements.
Developed bid evaluations for purchase of materials.
Completed and checked project calculations.
Performed walkdowns and monitored installation of piping/mechanical systems.
Provided technical support and supplied material for trade crafts.
Managed and provided technical assistance to subcontractors for installation contracts (turbine and insulation).
Coordinated activities of trade crafts and engineering groups to maintain scheduled system turnover to the client.
Processed, maintained, and updated corrective action and nonconformance reports.
Supervised the resolution of nuclear pre-licensing reports which included coordination and functioning as a liaison with the client and Quality Assurance.
Collected/completed necessary documentation used in tracking all phases involved in the installation of piping/mechanical systems (heat traceability control, welds, and equipment installation).
Prepared work packages which included quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for the subcontractor and client.
Audited quality programs/standards and ensured that the proper documentation was completed when work was being performed.
Maintained and tested plant systems per ANSI standards.

Continuing Education
ISO ••••• Auditor Certification
Project Management (Graduate Level Course)
In-House Training: Effective Negotiations / Contracts Management / Quality Assurance / Statistics

Software Knowledge
Excel / Access / Word / Outlook Express / Lotus / Intergraph •••••D CADD