Engineer Mechanical Engineering

Mason J. Ruffing 404-***-****

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Amherst, MA 01002 *******.**@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as a process and manufacturing engineer with opportunity

to cultivate my knowledge, gain experience, and contribute to a community

atmosphere through innovation and hard-work.

SKILLS

. 3 years in Manufacturing/Research position for metals recycling industry;

specifically aerospace alloys

. Experience reviewing custom machined parts and building custom recycling

machinery

. Design of experiment used for manufacturing proof of concept

. Project management experience for implementation of proven concepts

. Strong research background

. Strong communication skills: written reports, oral presentation, and team

oriented

. Strong communications and relationships with customers

. Professional report creation using LaTeX

. Matlab; writing programs to analyze data packets and statistical analysis

. Advanced mathematical concepts; M.S. Thesis focused on statistical

analysis of varying curve fitting approaches, including Lorentzian,

exponential, logarithmic, and quadratic fits

. Microsoft products; advanced Excel user

WORK HISTORY

2011 - Present, Process and Research Engineer, wTe Corporation, Greenfield,

MA

wTe is a technology-driven, value-added recycler of metals and plastics

. Develops and updates process procedures and machine instructions to

ensure all machinery and process documentation is up-to-date, accurate,

and understandable.

. Determines test methods, procedures, parts, and equipment needed to test

and implement engineering changes.

. Interfaces with manager and employees to gather information.

. Present ideas and project reports to management and customers

. Acting company liaison providing engineering support for machines at off-

site locations. Involves troubleshooting existing processes via travel to

sites, phone interactions, and VPN access to machine computers. Includes

process monitoring, identification of errors, and solutions to prevent

reoccurrence of problems.

. Designed an experiment to optimize material handling. Results maximized

profit by reducing waste and creating marketable product - estimated

$20,000 in revenue per month. Managed the implementation of necessary

improvements to achieve the estimated revenue.

. Used statistical analysis and algorithm enhancements to improve sorting

efficiency of machines by 85 percent. Improved sorting abilities exceeded

standards of customers and provided ability to handle new materials.

. Used design of experiments to perform studies on existing and developing

technologies. Includes statistical analysis and presentation of process

data to management and customers.

EDUCATION

. 2013, MS Mechanical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute,

Worcester, MA

. 2011, BS Mechanical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute,

Worcester, MA

ACTIVITIES / AWARDS

. 1st Place Materials Science and Engineering Project at WPI

. Philanthropy Chair Class Board (from 2007-2009)

. Habitat for Humanity

. Big Brother Big Sister

. Men's Captain and NCAA Qualifier 2008-2011

. WPI Swimming and Diving

. Student Athlete Leadership Program

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