Elizabeth Hickman
Menasha,WI
Summary
Process Engineer with expertise in continuous improvement and root-cause analysis. Utilized Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and safety across plant operations. Committed to optimizing processes and promoting a culture of safety compliance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Engineer ELP
Sonoco
Menasha, Wisconsin
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted root cause analysis to troubleshoot production issues swiftly.
- Implemented changes in the process to increase efficiency, safety, and quality.
- Analyzed existing processes and identified areas of improvement.
- Implemented continuous improvement in processes and materials to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess process performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Completed Residual Risk Reduction projects to improve safety throughout the plant.
- Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and trained staff on best practices.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma tools such as 5S, Kaizen events.
Reliability Engineer Intern
Sonoco Products Company
Menasha, WI
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Gained a better understanding of the role of a reliability and process engineer.
- Learned how to operate an Iris Motion Amplification camera for vibration analysis, and created an instruction to distribute to all the mills in the Sonoco Paper Division.
- Organized maintenance metric data for the Paper Division.
- Developed training materials for employees on proper use of machinery and equipment.
- Analyzed failure data to recommend improvements in processes and systems.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production downtime events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Paper Engineering
Miami University
Oxford, OH05.2024
Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Team collaboration
- Six sigma methodologies
- Root-cause analysis
- Process optimization
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Process Engineer ELP
Sonoco
06.2024 - Current
Reliability Engineer Intern
Sonoco Products Company
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Paper Engineering
Miami University
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