Sherri — Welding Engineer

I am currently a welding engineer responsible for meeting customer specifications, creating weld parameters, creating preventive maintenance for the robotic weld cells. I previously created field weld data records using ASME and AWS welding procedure specifications and assist in corrective action reports and general welding procedure revisions. I was the lead welding engineer for work packages closure and lead welding engineer for electrical over site for units 3 and 4. Also, I am currently a junior level student pursuing a Bachelors' of Science in Welding Engineering from The Ohio State University. I obtained an associates' degree in Design Engineering from Stark State College of Technology. I worked with multiple CAD software packages involving 3d modeling and 2D designs. I have also worked in the nuclear, manufacturing and automotive, oil and gas, and government fields. Welding Engineer Fisher Dynamics September 2018 to Present Evansville, IN USA - Troubleshoot welding issues both internally and with suppliers - Develop and specify welding standards and best practices - Develop ways to reduce scrap due to welding related issues - Develop and introduce new welding equipment and welding components - Hire and train welding technicians to implement new welding processes Welding Engineer Sodecia North America October 2017 to February 2018 (Ended due to family emergency) - Maintain weld quality to meet or exceed internal and external quality standards - Perform training on production line or in the lab as needed - Determine the need for new or additional tooling - Work with Manufacturing, Liaison and Engineering Manager to resolve design for manufacturing issues - Follow Quality Work Instructions consistently - Training using Kuka Robots and Fronius Welding Machine Kansas City, Mo, USA Welding Engineer Southern Nuclear Energy Vogtle Nuclear Plant, Units 3 &4 April 2015 to September 2017 Waynesboro, GA, USA Fluor & Chicago Bride and Iron (Ended due to project instability) - I coordinate internally with other disciplines in order to follow policies and procedures from the direction of the Construction Field Engineering Manager to ASME B31.1 and AWS D1.1, D1.6 and other welding documentation. - I study, observe and ensure construction practices as required for compliance of construction operations and execution with federal, state, and local codes, industry standards, company procedures, and contractual requirements. - I gather approved required documents and information to support the successful completion of welding data records. - Lead welding engineer for work package closures and electrical over site for Units 3 and 4 Welding Engineer Carlisle Transportation Products August 2014 to April 2015 (Recruited to Vogtle project) Aiken, South Carolina, USA - I evaluated, recommended and troubleshoot welding production methods to improve manufacturing yields and efficiency - I conducted research and development investigations to develop and test new welding methods for aluminum and chrome welding. - I wrote welding procedures based on AWS D1.1 standards - I evaluated new development in welding field for potential applications to current welding problems - I was responsible for training, testing and approving personnel for welding production - Trained Lincoln and Miller Electric welding machines Welding Engineer Supervisor Van Rob December 2013 to July 2014 (Ended due to company buyout) - I was responsible for manufacturing weld and assembly feasibility in the plant. - I was a liaison between quality and tool shops making sure that the customer's specifications are followed. - I was responsible for the multiple weld technicians and make sure they execute daily welding tasks. - I provided welding and assembly process and tool engineering expertise to stamping and assembly plants as Waverly, Ohio, USA requested. - I participated in a cost savings program and implement continuous improvement in the plant. - Trained using Panasonic G3 and G4 robotics, Fanuc and Lincoln Welding machines Lean Manufacturing Co-op Ingersoll Rand (Trane) La Crosse, Wisconsin January 2013 to May 2013 - Enforced lean manufacturing principles in a manufacturing environment - Manufacturing processes involved in project work include welding, brazing, fabrication, machining, assembly, painting, or testing. - Interacted with business processes such as design/drafting, materials, systems, production planning, quality, and safety Welding Engineer Intern FMC Technologies Houston, Texas June 2012 to August 2012 - Provided welding and materials technical support and guidance to the weld shop, manufacturing, quality assurance, purchasing and design engineering teams. - Developed and implemented Welding Procedure Specifications and Procedure Qualification Records to support manufacturing needs. - Administer and maintain Welder Performance Qualifications to ensure conformance with ASME Section IX and customer requirements. - Develop local work instructions for the weld shop based on codes, specifications and metallurgical practices. - Review and approve internal and supplier welding procedures to ensure conformance with API, ASME, AWS, NACE and customer requirements. Welding Engineer Intern Honda of America East Liberty, Ohio September 2011 to December 2011 - Verified weld quality, part fit & finish, part drawings, equipment & or processes. - Performed line side investigation to provide recommendations for quality improvements (Weld quality improvement, burr/spatter reduction). - Confirmed effectiveness of countermeasures through comparison of "before and after" situation (development of tracking systems). - Reported generation, project progress tracking and control, project files maintenance, results presentation to management. - Developed new model process development and verification (welding conditions, quality confirmation systems). Body Weld Co-op Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing Georgetown, Kentucky January 2009 to July 2009: September 2010 to December 2010 - Gained project management experience by developing project deadlines, estimating cost of projects, scheduling projects during plant shutdowns and reporting project outcomes using excel to the body weld vice-president and plant manager. - Revised AutoCAD drawings of updated process lines for future Camry, Venza, and Avalon models. - Completed quality analysis of resistance spot welds on frame of the Camry and created countermeasure plans to eliminate welding issues. Professional Associations National Society Black Engineers (NSBE) Society of Women Engineers (SWE)