Christopher Shropshire
Prattville,AL
Summary
Proven Manufacturing Process Engineer with a track record of enhancing product quality and reducing waste at International Paper. Adept at fostering cross-functional teamwork, I've led initiatives that streamlined processes and contributed to significant cost savings. My hands-on experience and problem-solving abilities drive continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Process Engineer
International Paper
06.2023 - Current
- Manages cost-reduction projects to optimize manufacturing processes and procedures
- Leads and coordinates contractor maintenance tasks during mill shutdown and start-up
- Collaborates with fellow engineers, operators, contractors, interns/co-ops, and managers
- Conducts training and professional development for assigned operators and co-ops
- Champions safety procedures, efficient use of resources and first-time quality at all times
- Develops process maps to enhance both new hire training and the onboarding procedures
- Regularly facilitates mill tours for visitors, potential employees and their families
- Identifies inefficiencies and implements corrective actions to streamline processes
Engineering Intern
ITT Engineered Valves
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Gained valuable hands-on experience using engineering tools, software, and techniques
- Completed more than 20 assigned projects during 3-month internship
- Strictly adhered to safety and good housekeeping standards to comply with regulations
- Improved project efficiency by helping with design modifications and calculations.
- Initiated research to streamline diaphragm inspection and reduce time by 33%
- Updated technical manuals and work center standard operation procedural checklists
- Researched and ordered parts to repair multiple pieces of inoperable equipment.
- Set up meetings for demonstrations by potential vendors to complete assigned projects
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05.2023
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK12.2020
Skills
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Manufacturing engineering
- Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Cost Reduction
- Microsoft Office Suite
Affiliations
- Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow Inductee (2016)
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Epsilon Epsilon Chapter, President (2022 - 2023), Life Member (2024)
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) member
Certification
- Yellow Belt Certification (estimated completion 2024)
- Python - July 2021
- SolidWorks - May 2020
Timeline
Manufacturing Process Engineer
International Paper
06.2023 - Current
Engineering Intern
ITT Engineered Valves
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Oklahoma City Community College
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