Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer with Lean Background

Elizabeth McMahon, M.S.I.E.

**** **** **** *****, **** 313, Prattville, AL 36066

*********.****.*******@*****.*** 918-***-****

Education

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, lemson University

C December 2011

Concentration: Optimization and Modeling

Advisor: Scott J. Mason, PhD GPA: 4.00 / 4.00

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, niversity of Arkansas

U May 2010

Honors Thesis: An Analysis of Special Needs Busing

Advisor: Scott J. Mason, PhD

Study Abroad: Global India Program, Summer 2009

Minor: Mathematics GPA: 3.95 / 4.00

Professional Experience

Lisi Medical Jeropa

Manufacturing Engineer 2 and LEAP Coordinator April 2014 April 2015

● Lisi Excellence Achievement Program (LEAP) site coordinator (Lean manufacturing and Six

Sigma program).

● Trained 26% of site employees in Lean and Six Sigma basics.

● Implemented Problem Solving Management program at all organizational levels.

● Led 5S and SMED initiatives and training for machine operators.

● Supervised engineers and operators in performing process capability and gauge repeatability

and reproducibility studies.

Manufacturing Engineer 1 July 2012 – April 2014

● Developed and performed process and machine validation protocols to meet installation,

operation, and performance qualification requirements.

● Performed capability and gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies, created quality alerts,

and recommended process improvements.

● Employed statistical software to make data driven decisions and identify opportunities for

improvement in machining operations and measurement methods.

● Prepared customer part blueprints for manufacturing and created production routings.

Clemson University

Consulting Assistant or Glen Raven, Inc.

f August 2011 – December 2011

● Performed process flow analysis for a twisted yarn manufacturing facility.

● Developed an Arena simulation software model to identify bottlenecks and improve operations.

Graduate Research Assistant August 2010 – December 2011

● Managed 3 other students and coordinated efforts to complete project deliverables.

● Investigated engineering, procurement, and construction firms’ approaches to analyzing and

delivering multi billion dollar projects in the capital projects supply chain.

Wal Mart Stores, Inc.

Logistics Engineering Intern May 2010 – August 2010

● Identified potential $1.4M transportation savings opportunity.

● Analyzed apparel distribution center operations and developed a business case for

consolidating two facilities. Analyzed reserve slot and item velocity data to consider negative

impacts of consolidation.

● Developed 3 distribution center area layout alternatives. Coordinated with vendors to begin

developing equipment alternatives. Delivered business case and recommendations to key

leadership.

University of Arkansas

Undergraduate Research Assistant January 2008 – May 2010

● Reallocated special needs classes to schools based on student proximity to those schools and

physical classroom constraints.

● Optimized forced transfer bus scheduling with a team for the Mack Blackwell Rural

Transportation Center. Minimized both bus miles and student lateness for Springdale & Fort

Smith (AR) school districts.

City of Tulsa, Oklahoma

Water Supply Systems Intern May 2008 – August 2008

● Designed and implemented a water filter optimization program.

● Standardized operating procedures for more consistent results in filter maintenance.

● Trained operators to perform these procedures.

● Researched and recommended an asset management program to aid in purchasing decisions.

Awards, Affiliations, and Skills

1. Arena Simulation Language, AMPL, Visual Basic, MATLAB, AutoCAD, SolidWorks

CICMHE 2010 Material Handling Student Design Competition, Hytrol Challenge, 1st place

2.

3. Industrial Engineering Scholar, University of Arkansas, 2006 2010

4. Outstanding Senior Design Team, University of Arkansas, 2010

5. Alpha Pi Mu, Industrial Engineering Honor Society, Fall 2007 – Spring 2010

6. Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society, Fall 2007 – Spring 2010

7. Institute of Industrial Engineers, Fall 2006 – Fall 2011 University of Arkansas Chapter

Secretary, Fall 2007

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