Brendan Edgington
Kalamazoo
Summary
Manufacturing professional with strong background in optimizing production processes and implementing cost-effective solutions. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Recognized for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments, with expertise in the plastics industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
TH Plastics Inc.
09.2023 - Current
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures and work instructions to support manufacturing operations.
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by systematically targeting areas of waste.
- Reduced production downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely equipment repairs.
- Created end of arm tool's for robots based on design features of the product and programmed robots to create a repeatable process.
Process Engineer
Swoboda Technologies
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Set up and improve injection molding processes using a scientific molding approach
- Troubleshoot injection molding process challenges and create solutions based upon each challenge
- Service and maintain injection molding equipment to ensure the maximum lifespan of equipment is achieved
- Assist in creating and troubleshooting prototype molding processes using the scientific molding approach
Engineering Intern
Ravago Manufacturing Americas
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Implemented systems to assist operators on the line to prevent down time of the line
- Developed training videos so that new employees have a visual aid before practicing themselves
- Created an organization system for forklifts assigning each line a forklift to prevent searching for a forklift
- Performed laboratory testing of materials for quality assurance before sending to final customer
Engineering Intern
Bekum America
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed mold and head tooling changes for various tests
- Performed new material trials with customers to determine screw performance for the screw
- Setup machinery based on material and completed product profile
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues with finished product
- Conducted lab experiments comparing recycled vs non- recycled PET using drop impact testing
- Tasked with editing promotional videos of machinery runoffs
- Conducted machine runoffs with working with customers to approve machine
Education
BS - Plastics Engineering Technology
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI12.2022
AAS - Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI12.2021
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI03-2027
Skills
- Process improvement
- Six sigma methodology
- Manufacturing automation
- Statistical process control
- Waste reduction
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
TH Plastics Inc.
09.2023 - Current
Process Engineer
Swoboda Technologies
01.2023 - 06.2023
Engineering Intern
Ravago Manufacturing Americas
05.2022 - 08.2022
Engineering Intern
Bekum America
05.2021 - 08.2021
AAS - Plastics & Polymer Engineering Technology
Ferris State University
BS - Plastics Engineering Technology
Ferris State University
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Central Michigan University
Awards
Society of plastics engineers Blow molding division future blow molding professionals internship scholarship recipient
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