JORDAN MCDOWELL
Greenville,SC
Summary
Engineering and operations professional with expertise in process improvement, data analytics, and project execution in technical and manufacturing settings. Skilled in root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration, leveraging tools such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, Python, SAP, CAD Modeling, and SolidWorks. Translates data insights into effective solutions that enhance efficiency and quality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Process Engineer
Michelin
Sandy Springs, SC
11.2024 - Current
- Directed a process optimization initiative that boosted daily production output of tire components by more than 15%.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives in high-volume manufacturing, achieving measurable gains in productivity and cost reduction.
- Applied lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis to eliminate process bottlenecks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, reducing downtime and improving overall efficiency.
- Conducted workflow analyses and time studies to enhance labor and machine utilization, contributing to increased operational effectiveness.
- Generated approximately $280,000 in annual cost savings while ensuring safety and product quality.
- Developed and maintained process documentation to ensure compliance and support effective training for new team members.
- Utilized statistical tools to monitor performance metrics and trends.
Sustaining Engineer
Current Lighting
Greenville, SC
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Designed and manufactured LED light fixtures seen on many highways and parking lots throughout the US to improve illumination efficiency and housing durability.
- Analyzed product performance to pinpoint areas for enhancement and sustainability initiatives.
- Implemented Wind Pole Calculation process to standardize testing methodology for accurate results.
- Used Solid Edge/AutoCAD to design new light fixtures and edit housing of current fixtures.
- Analyzed both housing and electrical drawings of numerous light fixtures for potential changes in wiring/housing and to troubleshoot customer issues with certain fixtures.
- Created and assessed Bill of Materials to ensure accuracy and consistency of current and new light fixtures.
- Became fluent with SAP and PowerBI by using it to process and access data.
Biomechanical Engineering Research
Clemson IE Department
Clemson, SC
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Researched FDA approved exoskeletons to identify areas for enhancement.
- Analyzed cost, mobility, and accessibility factors to inform future development of efficient and accessible exoskeletons.
- Analyzed Qualsys data to evaluate motion patterns and biomechanics. to analyze motion and collect biomechanical data
- Conducted Biomechanical research on how to promote balance in numerous sports and rehabilitation programs.
- Developed balance improvement programs for athletes and rehabilitation programs for patients recovering from injury or age-related balance loss.
- Conducted Motion Cap Sensor Testing to collect data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SCSkills
- Process Optimization
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Root Cause Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Excel/VBA
- PowerBI
- SAP
- 3D CAD Design
- AutoCAD
- Mechanical Design
Timeline
Industrial Process Engineer
Michelin
11.2024 - Current
Biomechanical Engineering Research
Clemson IE Department
05.2023 - 05.2024
Sustaining Engineer
Current Lighting
05.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Clemson University