Kayla McMennamin
Cherry Hill,NJ
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Airborne Systems
Pennsauken, NJ
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to enhance efficiency and meet production targets.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to address production challenges and optimize processes.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Introduced automation and technological advancements to the production floor, leading to increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.
Production Engineer
Airborne Systems
Pennsauken, NJ
09.2021 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing workflows.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify and resolve production issues.
- Developed and maintained technical documentation for production processes.
- Improved production efficiency by developing and implementing new manufacturing processes.
- Performed regular production studies and machine analysis to identify any quality and process problems.
- Created manufacturing drawings using AutoCad
- Reverse engineered new products designed by the Research and Development team
Internship
Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program
Philadelphia
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Internship with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division
- Conducted virtually due to COVID-19
- Designed a hydroculture system to combat food insecurity in Philadelphia
- Used AutoCAD to create a model of the system
- Developed building instructions and bill of materials
Work Study
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Green roof research project
- Building mobile carts using 80-20 extruded aluminum framing
- Assisted professor in creating a sustainable way to test rainwater, support plants, and assemble carts
- Learned several manufacturing processes (drilling, tapping, caulking)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University)
Philadelphia05-2021
Skills
- Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
- AutoCad, Syspro
- Communication, collaboration, public speaking
- Dedication to product quality
- Production optimization
- Quality control
- Manufacturing management
Websites
AWARDS
Dean's List Recognition, Semester GPA 3.6 or higher
Timeline
Production Manager
Airborne Systems
10.2024 - Current
Production Engineer
Airborne Systems
09.2021 - 10.2024
Internship
Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program
06.2020 - 08.2020
Work Study
01.2020 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University)