Connor Forney
Irwin,PA
Summary
Results-driven engineering professional with manufacturing experience. Proven track record in process optimization and regulatory compliance, leading initiatives that reduced landfill waste by 10%. Skilled in engineering software and effective cross-functional communication, fostering collaboration to enhance manufacturing efficiency and safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Engineering Co-Op
Ingevity
Covington, USA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Three co-op rotations
Manufacturing Laborer
Forms + Surfaces
Pittsburgh, USA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Led plant-wide waste reduction/sustainability effort to reduce landfill waste by 10 percent, working with operations, health and safety, and warehousing departments
- Performed gage repeatability and reproducibility studies to evaluate replacement instruments for moisture analysis and grinding tests
- Created and updated standard operating procedures for kiln sampling, logging engine operations for compliance with EPA air-quality regulations, and pallet recycling
- Helped troubleshoot feedstock inventory discrepancies
- Updated Pi System software and plant P&ID drawings
Maintenance Laborer
Phipps Conservatory
Pittsburgh, USA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Supported powder coating, assembly, and shipping departments of architectural product manufacturer
Education
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA12.2024
Skills
- Process optimization
- Regulatory compliance
- Piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Process safety management/MOC
- Engineering software/statistical analysis
- Efficiency improvement
- Manufacturing engineering
- Equipment maintenance
- Process improvement
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Effective/cross-functional communication
- Team collaboration
- Scheduling and coordination
Volunteer Experience
- Community outreach coordinator for church
- Tutor for English language learners (Spanish as first language)
- Organizer of casual frolf games for enthusiasts and curious newcomers
Awards
Best Covestro Team Project Chemical Engineering Global Day 2024
Timeline
Process Engineering Co-Op
Ingevity
01.2023 - 01.2024
Manufacturing Laborer
Forms + Surfaces
06.2022 - 08.2022
Maintenance Laborer
Phipps Conservatory
01.2019 - 01.2021
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
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