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Brandon Laird

Ann Arbor,MI

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Factory Innovation Engineer

Mars Wrigley
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Collaborated with manufacturing sites and product developers to implement new equipment and production lines.
  • Conducted manufacturing trials for projects by coordinating with supply, quality, and safety teams to mitigate risks.
  • Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
  • Developed FMEAs, validation plans, and process specs for new and existing processes.
  • Served as R&D contact for site engineering projects, including handovers, trialing, and troubleshooting.
  • Provided technical support on company systems relating to handover processes.

Drug Product Manufacturing Technologist

Pfizer
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Provided technical support to engineers working manufacturing lines for COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Collected and documented product samples for data and quality testing.
  • Communicated instructions across various departments during fast-paced process validations.
  • Trained operators and prepared protocols for upcoming production adjustments.
  • Organized project to implement closed-system sampling methods.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve seamless shift hand-offs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biosystems Engineering - Food Concentration

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05.2021

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Laboratory Safety
  • Technical Writing
  • Literature Review
  • Excel, Word, & Powerpoint
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Product Development
  • Six Sigma Training
  • Data Collection & Analysis
  • Root-cause Analysis
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Digital Systems Troubleshooting

Extracurricular Activities

  • American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Member, 2021 - Present
  • Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity Member, 2019 - Present
  • Biosystems Engineering Club Member, 2018 - 2021
  • Spartans Rebuilding Michigan Volunteer, 2018 - 2021
  • Outdoors Club Member, 2017 - 2021

Timeline

Factory Innovation Engineer

Mars Wrigley
03.2023 - 12.2024

Drug Product Manufacturing Technologist

Pfizer
06.2022 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biosystems Engineering - Food Concentration

Michigan State University
Brandon Laird