Six Sigma Engineering

Joshua J. Reed

Contact Information

• **** Leafburrow Dr. Dayton, Ohio, 45424

• Telephone: 937-***-**** E-mail: **********@***.**.***

Objective:

• Seeking internship/co-op/employment in Human Factors Engineering, utilizing skills in Ergonomics, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and research

Education:

• Master in Engineering, Innovation, & Entrepeneurship; Wright State University December 2013

• Master of Science in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering; Wright State University November 2011, 3.73 GPA

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Wright State University

August 2009, 3.26 GPA, Dean’s List for 9 Quarters

Technical Skills

• C++ and Java Programming

• Technical writing/editing

• Microsoft Windows

• Microsoft Office

Relevant Coursework

• Ergonomics: Ergonomic Engineering, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing

• Engineering: Technology Based Ventures, Engineering Perspectives

• Psychology: Human Factors Psychology, Human Error

• Research: Lean and Six Sigma in Healthcare and Manufacturing; Cumulative Trauma Disorders, Ergonomic Devices and Workstations

Coursework Details

• In Ergonomic Engineering, I studied the design of equipment and ways to make it better for the person and improve safety and efficiency. Through research, I presented examples in class of how eliminating risk areas (bent wrist, pinch grip, bent lower back) in the workplace improves conditions. In addition, I had a hands-on experience with an adjustable workstation and what risks were resolved or remain after the adjustments.

• For Six Sigma, I studied cases that involved the use of Critical to Quality and Tree diagrams to determine problems, such as defects in injection molded lenses or excessive medical waste. I presented these in class and explained how the use of these tools and the Green and Black Belt system worked to minimize flaws and save time and money.

• In Lean Manufacturing, I studied techniques like the 5S (sift, sort, straighten, standardize, sustain), just-in-time (JIT), and continuous improvement systems and demonstrated their applications in the real world. Research and presentation projects included Lockheed Martin as an example with their chemical handling, where point-of-use storage and JIT eliminated excess and expired chemicals, and allowed the consolidation of resources. Healthcare examples featured similar methods to eliminate waste and improve organization.

Work Experience

• Archival Specialist. Wright State University Spring 2008 to Present

• Analyze, hard copy instructional, research and reference materials

• Scan, edit, partition, & digitize and input into University knowledge database

Additional Skills/Experience/Abilities

• Above average computer skills

• Above average presentation skills

• Strong learning skills; highly adaptable

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent research talents