Joseph Lyons
Engineer
Cypress,TX
Summary
As a dedicated and proactive engineering student set to graduate in December 2024, eager to begin a career in engineering. Demonstrated a strong capacity for rapid learning, efficient task execution, and making significant contributions to a dynamic engineering team. Organized and reliable candidate, adept at juggling multiple priorities with a positive outlook. Willing to assume additional responsibilities to achieve team objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Caterpillar Inc
Seguin, Texas
5 2024 - 8 2024
- Conducted time studies across 15-line functions to identify bottlenecks and streamline workflow, reducing lead times, improving production flow and reducing costs associated with excess work in process inventory.
- Identified root causes of cycle time inconsistencies, optimizing manufacturing processes and implementing lean principles.
- Optimized station organization within plant facilities enhancing operational effectiveness.
Process Engineering Co-Op Student
Bridgestone Americas
Nashville, TN
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported plant start-ups, shutdowns, turnarounds, and emergency response situations as needed.
- Liaised with internal teams to complete design, production, research, process flows and documentation.
- Enhanced product quality through rigorous testing and data analysis for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Improved final stage mixing consistency by adjusting mixing conditions, reducing waste by 7%, and ensuring high-quality parts.
Engineering Intern
Harris County Texas
Houston, TX
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Inspected over 20 project sites and documented progress to minimize budget overruns.
- Demonstrated adaptability and versatility by providing support across various civil engineering disciplines, including water resources, transportation, and structural systems.
- Tracked deadline delays and conducted cost analysis to identify reliable contractors.
- Assisted with construction site inspections to ensure projects were executed according to design specifications and applicable codes.
Supply Chain and Sourcing Intern
Texas State Rentals
Houston, TX
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Researched manuals to identify parts requirements and availability, reducing equipment downtime.
- Improved parts accessibility through automated ordering for SANY excavator parts.
- Enhanced financial efficiency by issuing purchase orders (POs) and reconciling them against received parts.
- Streamlined parts department operations by 10% for better ordering and inventory management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
08.2020 - 12.2024
Skills
Production Planning
Affiliations
- Officer, Sigma Chi Fraternity
- Member, Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
- Texas State Honor Roll
Work Availability
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Timeline
Process Engineering Co-Op Student - Bridgestone Americas
05.2023 - 12.2023
Engineering Intern - Harris County Texas
05.2022 - 08.2022
Supply Chain and Sourcing Intern - Texas State Rentals
05.2021 - 08.2021
Texas State University - Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering
08.2020 - 12.2024
Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Caterpillar Inc
5 2024 - 8 2024