Darrian Robinette
Clearwater
Summary
Mechanical Engineering student set to graduate in December 2025, with practical experience at Chromalloy in EB-PVD thermal barrier coating and VPA bond coating. Key contributor to the engineering team that established Chromalloy’s premier coating facility, overseeing process development from initial concept to production launch. Possesses 8 years of leadership experience as an assistant store manager, demonstrating expertise in team coordination, cross-functional collaboration, and project management. Proficient in statistical process control, process optimization, and enhancing continuous improvement in high-pressure turbine component production.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering-Process Intern
Chromalloy
Oldsmar
08.2024 - Current
- Executed Electron-Beam Physical Vapor Deposition (EB-PVD) Thermal Barrier Coating processes.
- Implemented Vapor-Phased Aluminide (VPA) bond coating and Thermally Grown Oxide (TGO) processes.
- Collaborated with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Maintenance teams to initiate qualifications and production for FAA-approved PMAs on high-pressure turbine components.
- Partnered with Process and Product Engineers to establish workflows for statistical process control (SPC), followed by performing root cause analysis on production reworks and scrap.
- Developed and implemented a work-order management executive system (MES) for 54 tooling sets, using QR code scanning for lifecycle tracking.
- Created PLC/HMI system for 74 water flow switches to monitor flow rates and temperatures within a two-circuit cooling system.
- Constructed three-dimensional thermal mapping of parts, tooling, and heating elements in high-vacuum coating chambers.
Assistant Store Manager
ALDI
Seminole
08.2016 - 08.2024
- Managed 15 employees to optimize store operations and improve effectiveness.
- Delegated tasks based on team strengths, achieving 10% increase in operational efficiency within six months.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to foster employee growth.
- Projected monthly budgets exceeding $1.8 million to maintain financial accuracy.
- Analyzed year-to-date sales growth of 13.5% for enhanced forecasting.
- Managed inventory levels and performed regular stock audits for precision.
- Interviewed and assessed candidates to fill vacancies with qualified team members.
- Reviewed monthly sales and performance reports to inform strategic planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2025
Skills
Personal & Leadership
- Leadership in operations
- Project management
- Process optimization
- Design optimization
Software & Analysis
- SolidWorks – Design & FEA
- MATLAB – Optimization & Simulink
- Minitab
- Python
Technical & Engineering
- EB-PVD thermal barrier coating
- Vapor-phase aluminide (VPA) bond coating
- Statistical process control
- Root cause analysis
- Systems engineering
- Prototype development
- Six Sigma manufacturing
- Propulsion systems
Certification
- SolidWorks CSWA: Mechanical Design, 05/01/24
- Additive Manufacturing, 05/01/24
- Sustainability, 05/01/24
- MATLAB Simulink, 02/01/25
Activities
- Engineering Development Club, Vice President, 09/01/24 - Present
- FSAE Bull’s Racing Suspension Team Member, 05/01/23 - Present
- Project Lead - Capstone, 01/01/25 - Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Engineering-Process Intern
Chromalloy
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Store Manager
ALDI
08.2016 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
University of South Florida