Jake McCubbin
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
I have worked as a process engineering intern for 11 combined months, and I have gained valuable experience. I understand the paper-making process, and I enjoy working to improve it. I have strong skills in identifying where improvements and optimizations can be made, and I am comfortable crossing department lines and working with contractors to achieve my goals. I have made significant contributions in previous roles by enhancing efficiency and reducing waste.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paper process engineering intern
Smurfit Westrock
West Point, Virginia
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Worked on chemical optimization trials.
- Completed yellow belt certification.
- Completed safety improvement projects.
- Documented process changes and standard operating procedures.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project updates and challenges.
- Worked on water-saving projects.
- Collaborated with multiple departments.
- Worked to improve and digitize operator rounds.
- Assisted in chemical trials.
- I wrote trial reports and proposals.
Process Engineering Intern
Smurfit Westrock
Battle Creek, Michigan
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with team members to develop process documentation and guidelines.
- Updated facility to uphold OSHA guidelines.
- Assisted with chemical trials.
- Completed machine rounds and surveys.
- Participated in safety training and meetings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical/paper Engineering
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04-2028
Skills
- Fast learner
- Process optimization
- Team collaboration
- Chemical trials
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Outage support
- Process safety management
- Technical writing
- Working with contractors
- Procedure documentation
Affiliations
- riding motorcycles
- working out
- playing and watching sports
- fishing/kayaking
- camping/hiking
Certification
- yellow belt certification
- CPR certification
Timeline
Paper process engineering intern
Smurfit Westrock
01.2025 - 08.2025
Process Engineering Intern
Smurfit Westrock
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemical/paper Engineering
Western Michigan University