Process Engineer Chemical Engineering

TY GULLEDGE

Tallahassee, Florida *****

850-***-**** ***********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/ty-gulledge SUMMARY

A detail-oriented and driven process engineer skilled in chemical and process engineering, project management, process modeling and simulation, inventory control management, customer relationship management, budget and cost control, safety and regulatory compliance, and document management processes. Established capabilities in employee relations and training, maintenance and troubleshooting, power and hand tools handling, Sterling, and Lean Six Sigma. Excels at leadership, communication, collaboration, organization, and teamwork. EXPERIENCE

DANIMER SCIENTIFIC, Bainbridge, Georgia

Process Engineer I, 2020-2022

• Conducted extensive design of experiments to support and develop material formulation and manufacture.

• Coordinated in conjunction with other departments to ensure accurate and comprehensive analytical and mechanical information was collected.

• Utilized several computer software programs to generate detailed, straightforward presentations, which informed and educated employees, upper management, and clients.

• Found critical risk areas in manufacturing plans, preventing potential loss of resources, materials, and lawsuits.

• Utilized statistics to plan prediction models and devised cross-team adaptation objectives.

• Helped design and implement tracking system for specific batches of production parts.

• Led process innovation through project phases, including screening, feasibility, development, and commercialization activities within following project progression: Bench Scale - Lab, R&D Scale - Pilot Plant, Production Scale - Production Plant, Production Scale-up, Production Testing, and Production Start-up.

• Interacted with food scientist, food technologist, and operations to define process solutions and resolve production issues.

• Assisted with defining new processes, centralizing existing process documentation, and adjusting documentation to conform to corporate standards for content and presentation.

• Created process documents for undocumented key processes and regularly reviewed and updated process documents so they consistently reflected current operational practice.

• Handled qualification of new process to meet manufacturing demands.

• Gained exposure and experience in manufacturing technologies including, but not limited to, injection-molded extruded plastics and die cast.

TRULIEVE, Midway, Florida

Extraction Technician, 2019-2020

• Prepared and executed extraction of plant materials.

• Operated extraction equipment while ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of all equipment.

• Ensured consistency and product efficiency through quality control testing.

• Cleaned and maintained facility, production equipment, work surfaces, and tools.

• Followed all standard procedures and ensured lab safety. NWF BASED CARE, Tallahassee, Florida

Accounting Intern, 2019-2020

• Scanned, faxed, printed, and filed paperwork as needed.

• Served as backup for processing weekly cash disbursements.

• Provided administrative support to management.

EDUCATION

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tallahassee, Florida

B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 2019

CERTIFICATIONS

Forklift Equipment Safe Operation Training, Danimer Scientific, 2020 MEWP Equipment Safe Operation Training, Danimer Scientific, 2020 Fundamentals of Engineering-Chemical, 2019

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