Joshua Echols
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Experienced in leading engineering projects from start to finish, leveraging strong technical acumen to solve complex problems and deliver efficient solutions. Proven track record of fostering collaborative team environments that drive project success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Engineer
BWXT
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully implement new process technologies.
- Documented and developed procedures and processes.
- Enhanced team productivity by training, providing technical guidance, and mentoring junior engineers.
- Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Presented technical findings clearly and concisely during stakeholder meetings, fostering trust and confidence in our engineering capabilities.
Engineer
BWXT
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed documentation, diagrams and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Interfaced with specific area teams to verify correct application of technical details.
- Established project outlines and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
- Developed conceptual scope analyses of project objectives directly and via stakeholder input.
- Developed work plans for various personnel roles, designing to suit required competencies and technical goals of ongoing efforts.
Student Research Assistant
Virginia Tech
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research into Additive Friction Stir Deposition and shape memory ceramic behavior to create a composite material that exhibits hardness properties like those found in nature (i.e., Sea shells).
Sales Associate
Food Lion
05.2012 - 05.2016
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science & Engineering
Virginia Tech
05.2020
Skills
- Write Technical Reports
- Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
Timeline
Lead Engineer
BWXT
08.2023 - Current
Engineer
BWXT
02.2021 - 08.2023
Student Research Assistant
Virginia Tech
01.2019 - 05.2020
Sales Associate
Food Lion
05.2012 - 05.2016
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science & Engineering
Virginia Tech
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