Russell Williams
Yorba Linda,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Ambassador
ANSYS
San Luis Obispo, California
09.2025 - Current
- Engaged students through presentations about software solutions and engineering applications.
- Organized campus events to promote awareness of engineering simulation technologies.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate ANSYS tools into academic coursework.
Lean/Continuous Improvement Intern
Bio-Rad
Hercules, CA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Identified $3.6M in cash reduction opportunities by analyzing lot sizes and safety stock in SAP and Kinaxis.
- Achieved $500K in cost avoidance through scrap reduction and inventory right-sizing.
- Applied Lean principles to improve inventory turns and material flow across multiple planning sites.
- Gained hands-on experience with ERP systems, including SAP and Kinaxis, and data-driven supply chain optimization.
Production/Process Engineering Intern
Syensqo
Anaheim, CA
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Participated in safety reviews, contributing valuable input for optimizing workplace conditions and minimizing hazards.
- Conducted root cause analyses for recurring issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction through comprehensive evaluations of material usage, labor allocation, and energy consumption practices within the plant operations.
CAD Drafter/Engineering Intern
Do it American MFG
Corona, CA
07.2023 - 09.2023
- I achieved significant milestones by leveraging CAD models and 3D printing to enhance the production of fixtures for the natural gas industry.
- My expertise in CAD allowed me to create precise digital designs that were transformed into tangible products through 3D printing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to expand industry knowledge and maintain expertise as a CAD Drafter.
Assembler and CNC Operator
Do it American MFG
Corona, CA
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, prepared to begin work immediately, and contributing positively to the team's overall success.
Education
BS - Materials Engineering
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA06.2026
Skills
- SolidWorks and Onshape
- Experimental design
- Operational excellence
- Mechanical testing
- Cleanroom certification
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Supply chain management
- Engineering documentation
- Waste reduction strategies
- Safety compliance
- Hazard analysis techniques
- ERP systems expertise
- Lean principles
Related Coursework
MATE 210: Materials Engineering
MATE 360: Metallurgical Materials Systems
MATE 402: Materials Characterization Theory
CHEM 446: Surface Chemistry of Materials
MATE 340: Electronic Materials Systems
EE 201: Electric Circuit Theory
EE 251: Electric Circuits Laboratory
MATE 370: Kinetics of Materials & Processes
MATE 325: Thermal Protection System Laboratory
IME 144: Introduction to Design & Manufacturing
MATE 245: Materials Engineering Analysis
PHYS 211: Modern Physics I
MATE 280: Introduction to Materials Thermodynamics
Timeline
Campus Ambassador
ANSYS
09.2025 - Current
Lean/Continuous Improvement Intern
Bio-Rad
06.2025 - 08.2025
Production/Process Engineering Intern
Syensqo
06.2024 - 09.2024
CAD Drafter/Engineering Intern
Do it American MFG
07.2023 - 09.2023
Assembler and CNC Operator
Do it American MFG
06.2022 - 09.2022
BS - Materials Engineering
California Polytechnic State University