Oversaw daily production on the automated process line by troubleshooting machine failures, reducing batch cycle time, programming product recipes, managing operators
Utilized cGMP regulations to review and update production records, investigate process deviations, and validate new products on the line
Engineering Intern
3M - Optimized Operations (O2)
05.2022 - 08.2022
Investigated potential contamination sources on a micro replicated process line using Lean Six Sigma tools
Designed and executed an experimental plan to collect debris located inside a clean room for analytical analysis
Collaborated with technical teams to analyze defective product material for root cause identification
Spearheaded a Lean from the start kaizen for new capital equipment, streamlining material flow
Improved production efficiency using lean methodologies such as 5S and Error Proofing of web path
Developed a safe handling and storage process for a hazardous chemical used in raw material testing
Pilot Plant Intern
Evonik Corporation - Global Process Research
05.2021 - 08.2021
Completed engineering design to convert laboratory mixer to pilot vacuum drying applications: Generated process flow diagrams, Equipment size calculations, and Gather Vendor Information
Supported the revalidation of global pilot plant hazard review through creation of documentation, chemistries overviews, and HAZOP preparation for efficient team discussion
Documented backlog of six months of experimental lab notes for intellectual property protection and enabling future accessibility of batch process data and analytical results
Facilitated running day to day plant operations and provided batch documentation and support
Engineering Co-op
Cargill Corporation - Cocoa and Chocolate NA
07.2020 - 12.2020
Optimized process inefficiencies within the plant using Lean Six Sigma principles to prevent chocolate product loss and improve production
Drafted all as-built utility pipelines from scratch to create P&IDs for master backgrounds
Designed the relocation of office spaces and cafeteria using AutoCAD to accommodate plant renovations and manage contractor work
Collaborated with Food Safety to calculate allergen contaminants during product changeovers granule powder combinations
Education
B.S. - Chemical Engineering, Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05.2023
Skills
Lean Green Belt Certificate
FMEA/HAZOP
AutoCAD
P&ID diagrams
Microscopy
Batch Processing
PLC programming
Relevantskillsandcertifications
Lean Green Belt Certificate
FMEA/HAZOP
AutoCAD
P&ID diagrams
Microscopy
Batch Processing
PLC programming
Timeline
Site Engineer
Aurorium LLC
07.2023 - Current
Engineering Intern
3M - Optimized Operations (O2)
05.2022 - 08.2022
Pilot Plant Intern
Evonik Corporation - Global Process Research
05.2021 - 08.2021
Engineering Co-op
Cargill Corporation - Cocoa and Chocolate NA
07.2020 - 12.2020
B.S. - Chemical Engineering, Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Purdue University
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