Responsible for increasing plant stability, improving production throughput and optimizing equipment

performance for PET ( Polyethylene Terephthalate), OPP ( Oriented Polypropylene ), Metalizing, Coating
production plant and developing the infinite metalizing high barrier product for food packaging. Analyze
key process trends and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Work closely with
Operations, Maintenance, Quality Control, Procurement, Project Engineering and Finance to scope,
develop and execute business improvement projects.

 Leading a cross-functional team to streamline the material movement process and increase wretch
time- estimated $2M savings.
 Conducting pilot test work on high rate thickener technology with Rio Tinto Alcan.
 Led Six Sigma Greenbelt project to improve product quality by reducing out of guideline tonnage.
Resulted in lowest out of guideline tonnage for sulfates in product since 2012 and 98% product quality
for 2014.
 Played key role in the commissioning of a $160M brownfield plant as the plant engineer and lab
supervisor.
 Provided operational expertise on drought action committee led by VP of Operations and 12 senior
managers. Project reduced site water consumption by 102MGal and prevented $135K plus expenditure
on water.
 Supervised and mentored a summer intern to develop hydrocyclone recovery curves and ideal operating
parameters. Improved solids recovery from 40% to 60%.
 Designed cascade controllers to stabilize water temperature in wash water tanks. Successfully reduced
the risk of burns and injuries to operators.

Managed New Process development from Involvement in conception to implementation including

budgeting, scheduling, training and use of ergonomic concepts.

 Provided design modification on existing equipment to incorporate lean and ergonomics concepts, to
improve productivity and reduced the risk of job-related injuries.
 Reduced cycle time of process bottleneck by 80% through modification of a component, which was used
to build Endmill tools.
 Decreased cycle time of a furnace process bottleneck by 50% by removing the need for cool down and
heating between a dewax and cleaning cycle.
 Simplified new product development and manufacture by designing, developing and implementing
product and tooling standardization.
 Improved the furnace fixturing from requiring a labor intensive reclean and recoating after each use to a
maintenance free fixture.
 Served as consultant to other engineers in High Temperature High Vacuum applications.
 Ceramic Process Engineer

Scaled up and implemented liquid based ceramic processes from pilot plant to 24/7 manufacturing
setting to fabricate industrial gas turbine applications.

 Improved and controlled liquid ceramic slurry properties, resulting in increased part yield of ceramic
cores with highly defined shapes.
 Performed initial trial runs to implement novel core making process researched by GE's R&D team,
reducing health and environmental impact of present slurry.
 Streamlined injection molding process and controlled sintering temperatures for alumina cores,
reducing scrap by 20%.
 Reduced equipment downtime by 90+%, saved costs, and ensured on time customer delivery by
designing and implementing a continuous shell making process from a batch process.
 Worked closely with raw material supplier on material requirements and specifications, developing and
implementing unique, rare earth slurry required as face coat for single crystal alloy castings.

Process Engineer

Provided day-to-day technical support while monitoring and troubleshooting operations of the

polydextrose manufacturing plant. Led capital and continuous improvement projects focused on process

operations.

 Lead Process Engineer on $4.6M project to bring a new product to market. Engineering design for full-
scale nanofiltration unit occurred simultaneously utilizing data from NF pilot plant operations. Led team
to install and operate a pilot plant trial for capability studies and sample production. Coordinated with
site quality, engineering, contractors, and operations staff to successfully produce the further refined
new chemical product.
 Led efforts to develop an overall plant-wide mass balance to calculate yield and quantify losses.
 Executed Root Cause Failure Analysis on process rupture disc failures in order to reduce annual
frequency.
 Investigated ignition event and developed new procedure to remove explosive hazard in shared vent
header.
 Shortened regeneration time on resin column by 80%, saving 36k gallons DI Water per rinse.
 Assembly Process Engineer

Responsible for module assembly. Led assembly team of up to 8 people to achieve daily production and
yield goals. Worked with different groups to set goals, priorities and schedules. Provided build
instructions, monitored processes, solved process issues, disposed non-conforming materials,
monitored process Cpk, yields and quality, reported build/yield data, yield improvements, etc

 New product development. Involved in material selection and incoming material inspection. Worked
with a team to develop and improve new processes. Built 21 new types of modules.
 Worked with different teams to qualify new tools, new processes and new materials. Wrote
qualification reports.
 Worked with a team to investigate one major yield loss issue and introduced a short term solution to
increase assembly yield from ~50% to high 90%.
 Created and updated documents including work instructions, operation procedures, process control, PM
documents, training documents, etc.
 Experience with DOE, FMEA, CAR, ECN, and ISO, etc.

Process Engineer

Evaluated existing facilities design conditions for integration with the new revamp conditions.

 Performed work such as equipment sizing, line sizing both 2015 & 2016 turnarounds which involves
conventional engineering practice but also includes a variety of complex features.
 Evaluated existing pumps for the reusability with the increased capacity and new conditions of crude oil.
 Reviewed vendor data, interfaced with client to ensure that issues within the Coker unit were resolved.
 Participated in teleconference meetings, Design Conditions Development Conference and Interim Model
Review Discussion.
 Process Engineer

Managed and supported manufacturing processes of blending and mixing polymers for $30 Million
tubing operations

 Supported manufacturing production and evaluated compounding processes for productions in

blending, mixing, extrusion of single/double wall of automotive and medical tubing
 Led and researched continuous improvement projects for productivity improvement and cost cutting
processes
 Worked closely with R&D Scientists to develop, and test scale-up processes for new products/processes
from lab procedures to high volume manufacturing
 Wrote and implemented new operating procedures and trained Technicians and Operators for new
processes, quality requirements and safety
 Interacted with customers to identify process and quality issues and conducted process experiments to
determine products' ability to function as intended and implemented corrective actions

Process Engineer

In charge of process improvements and troubleshooting in FKM molding and processing area for
aerospace grade rubber seals.

 Successfully led SMED project to reduce setup times from 45 minutes to under 10 minutes.
 Created Excel workbook to plan out the day's production and reduce overproduction and downtimes
 Led development of new compression mold design to reduce sticky flash defect
 Designed and implemented tracking system for specific batches of production parts

Assembly Process Engineer

 Implemented and validated improvement activities to resolve technical and quality, yield, cycle time
problems on production and returns.
 Performed review of technical drawings for compliance, manufacturability, risk, and potential
improvements. Provided labor quotes. Created / maintained technical assembly manuals.
 Developed and coordinated environmental testing and test documentation.
 Increased yield to 100% and saved 40% labor time on optical assembly.
 Improved cycle time by 20% and eliminated corrective action requests on ring assemblies.
 Saved $530K annually on gyro assembly.
 Process Engineer

Created methods and executed lab and large scale pilot studies used to double production

 Developed control logic for complex unit operations

 Wrote standard operating procedures for recently commissioned/long established processes
 Altered tuning loops to allow systems to run smoothly with minimal operator involvement
 Performed flow calculations for various liquid densities in multiple piping parameters
 Analyzed operational data in a multitude of programs to ensure product consistency
Janie Brewer
4444 Plum St., Tucson, AZ 99999

T: 444-555-2222

E: jbrewer@anymail
Professional Summary
I am a results-oriented, communication-focused process engineer who has been in the chemical
manufacturing industry for over 15 years. My extensive experience with process strategies as well as my
impressive knowledge of the industry that allows me to adapt and edit new strategies as they become
available. Throughout the course of my career, I’ve worked hard to establish relationships with
professionals in other departments, such as maintenance, quality control, procurement, project
engineering, and finance executives.
Work Experience
Senior Engineer Consultant
2011 to present
Increased plant stability and improved production output by eight percent by optimizing equipment
performance and strategies for a large production plant. Figured out key process trends and translated
the findings into recommendations that were actionable for many separate departments. Worked
closely with quality control and operations teammates to determine where improvements could be
made and to execute production improvement projects.
Process Engineer
2006 – 2011
Used extensive knowledge of chemical production processes to develop new engineering
reconfigurations and oversee the day-to-day operations of a midsized plant. Regularly corresponded
with clients in the U.S., South Korea, India, and Japan to determine overall satisfaction and identify
where improvements could be made. Drove millions of dollars in cost savings by identifying process
improvements designed to benefit the entire organization.
Assembly Engineer
2001 – 2006
Oversaw a small team of engineering technicians to follow through with manufacturing projects
designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a chemical production site. Put together detailed
reports on the outcomes of different initiatives and gave regular presentations to supervisors and
project heads on measurable progress and deficits.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
2001
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
Graduated at the top of my class
Internship as Assistant Engineer for Production
2000
Resolute Chemicals Inc.
 Skills

 Highly skilled with process re-engineering, including knowing how to refine processes for maximum
benefit and cost-savings
 Exceedingly familiar with project management best practices to ensure seamless project completion
from start to finish.
 Unparalleled understanding of process simulation tools that enable a thorough ability to identify
areas for improvement.
 Exceptional communication skills that help all members of a process team remain informed and
aware of their individual duties.
 Detail-oriented that allows for all process methods to be accounted for.

Hobbies and Interests

Thoroughly enjoy quilting and show off quilts at local craft shows on a regular basis. Enjoy gardening and
selling extra produce at the farmer’s market during the summer season. Dedicated to helping children
and spend several hours a week helping elementary schools refine their literacy skills at a local YMCA.
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QUALIFICATIONS

Accomplished, multilingual Engineer with significant experience in the fuel industry. Background
includes developing a new process for the making 2,6-DMN with patent application pending in Japan
and the United States. Proven leadership capabilities coordination and managing the US $273 million
Hoto Construction Project in Bangkok. Skilled in staff supervision, cost control, negotiations, and
technical evaluations. Fluent in Thai and English; conversant in Mandarin Chinese.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HOTO OIL, 1996-present

Project Coordinator/Assistant Manager, Refinery Plant, Bangkok, Thailand (2001-present)

 Coordinate activities on the new Hoto Construction Project valued at US$273million.

 Oversee project’s financial aspects, including budget, cost control, and process engineering.
 Supervise a project staff of 60, ensuring cost-effective utilization of labor.
 Provide executive management with documentation of project’s process.
 Procure and evaluate main catalysts, including the hydrogen desulfurization, residue cracking, and
aromatic units, among others.
 Accomplishment:
 Secured a refund of US $150,000 from Muto Engineering, the project’s engineering firm,
through effective negotiation that proved the wrong V.A.T. was delivered.
Senior Process Engineer, Pilot Plant System, R&D Center, Bangkok, Thailand (2000-2001)

 Enhanced plant’s product yield by evaluating a commercial catalyst system.

 Accomplishment:
 Generated a technical evaluation report resulting in the purchase of a US$10 million catalyst.
Senior Researcher, Petrochemical Researcher Team, R&D Center, Bangkok, Thailand (1997-2000)

 Oversaw the research project in POSTECH, a premier research institute.

 Designed and executed the research plan, including detailed experiments.
 Accomplishments:
 Developed new process for making 2,6-DMN, a basic material used to synthesize PEN.
 Applied for two Japanese and two United States patents for making 2,6-DMN.
Process engineer (FCC), Refinery Plant, Bangkok, Thailand (1997)

 Successfully executed the start-up of FCC, the refinery’s high-tech process that manufactures
gasoline and propylene from low-grade materials.
Researcher, Fuel & Engine Test, R & D Center, Bangkok, Thailand (1996-1997)

 Conducted engine tests for S-Oil and the other company fuels utilizing the formal engine test mode.
EDUCATION

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Bangkok, Thailand

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, 1995
~ Recipient, Hoto Oil Corporation Scholarship, Full Tuition Funding

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, 1994

~ President, Student Association of Chemical Engineering Department