Shereen Nawaz
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Chemical engineer with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and prior experience in Quality Engineering and Process Engineering. Returning to the workforce after a planned career break focused on family responsibilities. Strong foundation in manufacturing processes, quality systems, problem-solving, and technical documentation. Currently updating skills in modern quality tools, data analysis, and engineering software. Seeking a re-entry role in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Engineer Intern
Chevron Philips Chemical
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Proactively monitored manufacturing processes, swiftly identifying and resolving in-line production issues to maintain optimal product quality and process reliability
- Leveraged advanced analytical tools such as AspenTech and Microsoft Excel VBA to identify process trends and implement targeted optimizations that enhanced yield and efficiency
- Updated and streamlined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), driving continuous improvement in process capability and operational consistency
- Communicated technical insights and process adjustments to cross-functional teams, contributing to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
Quality Specialist Co-op
Dupont
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Led a Green Belt plant improvement initiative, driving significant reduction in quality defects through data-driven process enhancements and cross-functional collaboration
- Developed and implemented a visual quality dashboard for Operations, enabling rapid identification and resolution of process deviations and defects
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis to generate Process Capability (Cpk) and Process Performance (Ppk) charts, supporting continuous process monitoring and yield improvement
- Completed rigorous internal auditing training and actively contributed to site-wide ISO 9001-2008 audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards and strengthening process control
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2015
Skills
- Quality Fundamentals (ISO concepts)
- Process Improvement Support
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced -updating)
- Root Cause Analysis
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Microsoft Excel (VBA, Pivot tables)
- Minitab (Ppk, Cpk)
- AutoCAD
- Python (beginner)
Websites
Timeline
Process Engineer Intern
Chevron Philips Chemical
05.2013 - 08.2013
Quality Specialist Co-op
Dupont
01.2011 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Houston
CAREER BREAK
- 2016 - Present
- Managed household operations, scheduling, budgeting, and logistics for family of children ages 3, 6, 8
- Maintained organizational and multitasking skills in a high responsibility environment
- Engaged in ongoing professional development and skill refresh
1st Place Senior Design Competition - AICHE
- Led a 5 member team to develop a design for a Propane dehydrogenation plant that met product purity specifications
- Applied engineering principles to minimize carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide emissions
- Developed cash flow spreadsheet for a 20 year project life
- Communicated methods and results in the form of a written report and oral presentation to the Industrial Advisory Board