Drew Compton
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Engineer with experience in mechanical design, automation, maintenance, and lean manufacturing. Great at multi-tasking and dealing with conflicting priorities in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Originally from Cleveland, OH and currently living in Birmingham, AL, looking for a role closer to home.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Design & Process Engineer
Avient Corporation
01.2024 - Current
- Using SolidWorks and AutoCAD to design and generate engineering drawings for manufacturing dies, tooling, and machine components; then working
with both internal and external fabricators and machinists to have parts built and assembled. - Managing capital projects with expenditures up to $500,000 both independently and within a team environment, i.e. new machine purchases, building expansions, and plant infrastructure improvements.
- Performing root cause analysis and troubleshooting on pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems within the plant.
- Designing and specifying automation systems such as automated bulk chemical mixing and mechanical property testing equipment.
- Managing and mentoring engineering students in Avient's co-op program.
Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP)
Avient Corporation
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed the same tasks as my current role as a Design and Process Engineer
- Certified Kaizen Leader, with over $100,000 in bottom line savings due to various projects, i.e. air leak detection, PID process temperature control, and tooling changeover time.
- Presented yearly to senior leadership of the business on current and completed projects along with the justifications and outcomes.
Engineering Co-Op Student
Avient Corporation
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided machinists and fabricators with engineering drawings, and worked closely with them to get feedback on the design and make changes as the projects progressed.
- Implemented new automation and process control equipment in order to improve quality, cost, and safety. Made decisions on which sensors to use, what the PLC logic should be, and how to keep the system safe for operators.
Engineering Co-op
Whirlpool Corporation
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Used AutoCAD to design the layout of a main compressed air header on a new assembly line. Improved upon the designs of pre-existing air headers by switching to rust resistant piping, adding isolating valves to reduce air losses, and increasing the diameter of the pipe.
- Performed energy studies on some of the large machinery around the plant in an effort to promote sustainability. Projected energy savings of around 1,000,000 kWh per year as a result of identified improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH12.2021
Skills
- Design for Manufacturing
- Lean, 5S, Kaizen
- Machine Troubleshooting
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Action Oriented
Timeline
Design & Process Engineer
Avient Corporation
01.2024 - Current
Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP)
Avient Corporation
01.2022 - 12.2023
Engineering Co-Op Student
Avient Corporation
01.2021 - 08.2021
Engineering Co-op
Whirlpool Corporation
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Toledo
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