Materials Science Engineer

KYRA MELE

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EDUCATION

Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering, Jun 2019 WORK EXPERIENCE

Evonik Oil Additives, Horsham, Pennsylvania

Resource Efficiency, Process Engineer, Mar 2018 – Sep 2018

! Scaled-up Viscoplex 8-219 process from a 3 liter lab reactor to a 25 gallon pilot vessel

! Qualified the use of PMMA (poly methyl methacrylate) chemistry in the Allentown pilot plant

! Revised polymerization/esterification processes in a controlled lab to introduce new products and conduct lean management on existing products

! Tested viscometrics, crude filtration (CETOP), polymer conversion (ReMo), molecular weight (GPC), and mixing efficiency

Estée Lauder, Bristol & Trevose, Pennsylvania

Manufacturing Engineer, Mar 2017 – Sep 2017

! Inspected all new products through vigorous truck simulation and drop tests to ensure quality deliverance

! Decreased shipping expenses 25% by innovating less corrugate within shippers, thus generating a faster production line

! Managed transit test reports, specification outlines, and assembly instructions of two ME departments

! Introduced the Fast Track program, which re-serviced out of season products SPS Technologies, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Bolt Forging/Machining, Quality Control Engineer, Mar 2016 – Sep 2016

! Inspected pieces throughout a run under an optical microscope for burrs, internal cracks, and overheating

! Engaged with operators to develop root causes and corrective actions for defects and recalls

! Restored and implicated the use of dimensional laser gauges waging at $15,000 each

! Reduced machining scrap pertaining to length by 50% and metallurgical scrap by 30% LAB EXPERIENCE

Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3D Printed PEEK Spinal Fusion Cages, Process Technician, Sept 2018 - Present

! Constructed porosity by basket weaving filaments of PEEK during additive manufacturing to encourage osseointegration

! Modified the surface of PEEK through laser irradiation to form ions and stable hydroxyapatite via hydrolytic solid-solid conversion

! Confirmed calcium and phosphorous peaks on the surface through IR spectroscopy and SEM

! Performed live cell culture experiments and effectively inducted mesenchymal cells into osteocytes Cessna 172 Aircraft Pedal Prototype, Creator, Mar 2015 – Jun 2015

! Collaborated with peers to develop a biomedical prototype to assist leg amputee pilots with pedal control

! Designed and assembled parts of the pedal prototype with assistive features created in Creo Parametric

! Fixed an Arduino Uno multi-servo motor to each 3D printed pedal in connection with thumbstick hand controls

! Achieved full centerline functionality in the x-direction through a rack and pinion mechanism ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Computer: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Creo Parametric, SolidWorks, MATLAB Analytical: Optical Microscopy, Twin Variable Speed Grinder/Polisher, Micro Indentation Hardness Tester, Gel Permeation Chromatography, Manual and Brookfield Viscometer, ReMo, CETOP, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

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