Kobe Scott
956-***-**** ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Chemical Engineer with hands on experience in high speed, 24/7 manufacturing environments. Proven ability to eliminate process losses, drive equipment reliability, standardize operating and quality systems, and lead technical troubleshooting. Strong background in centerlining, statistical process control, and data driven problem solving. Experienced in collaborating with line teams, coaching operators, and owning daily management systems. EDUCATION
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
-Senior Capstone: Renewable Methanol Plant Design - 1st Place Technical Design EXPERIENCE
Proctor and Gamble
Process Engineer- Paper Manufacturing Operations
● Reduced quality failures for Charmin Ultra Soft and Charmin Essentials by implementing quality targets and standardizing machine centerlines and controls, saving on average $9,000 per incident.
● Optimized fiber and chemical usage to lower material costs while still maintaining machine reliability >90%.
● Led centerlining and run target development during trial runs to accelerate product qualification and reduce trial holds.
● Drove loss elimination by leading root cause analysis workshops and coaching line teams to identify, prioritize, and eliminate equipment losses.
● Collaborated with line leadership to update operating procedures, improve process control strategies, and support daily direction setting.
● Completed an intense 5-month qualification process on paper machine operations, by learning system functionality, presenting findings to leadership, and demonstrating technical expertise. Proctor and Gamble
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
● Eliminated repulper pump cavitation, causing ~$10,000/month downtime through process evaluation and mechanical adjustments.
● Reduced sheet break losses by addressing bacteria growth in recycled water systems, driving ~$2,000/day in savings.
● Improved line safety by implementing standardized guarding placement and modifying dust collection systems to reduce fire risk.
● Supported trial runs through data analysis, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation. GAF Materials
Process Engineer Co-op
● Analyzed process data using Braincube to identify production risks and process variability trends.
● Supported capital project improvements to cooling systems, reducing excess cooling costs by ~$10,000 per month.
● Implemented an ergonomic improvement system to reduce manual granule handling on the production line.
● Logged and analyzed fiberglass web incidents to improve troubleshooting efficiency and reduce process slowdowns. Core Process Skills
Skills: Daily Direction Setting, Loss Elimination, IWS, Quality Maintenance, Continuous Manufacturing, Process Control, Reliability Engineering, Process Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Training, Change Management, Centerlining, Standardization