Megan M. Derwich
megan.m.derwich@wmich.edu ♦ 34575 Fairfax, Livonia, MI 48152 ♦ 248-219-8728
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full time job in industrial manufacturing engineering that allows me to use my knowledge of
industrial design, simulation and background of plastics.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Major: Engineering Design Technology,
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Minor: Plastics
September 2008-December 2014
PRACTICAL COURSEWORK
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Engineering Graphics; employed AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Moldflow, CATIA, Unigraphics (NX),
Inventor, and CREO (Pro/E) to design and visualize three-dimensional drawings.
Simulation Certifications; received an associated certification in Moldflow.
Mathematical Analysis; utilized Matlab and MAPLE to analyze advanced calculus problems.
Engineering Materials; adapted my skills in material science and engineering plastics.
Applied Physics; illustrated practical skills in fluid dynamics, statics, and thermodynamics.
Manufacturing Processes; displayed knowledge of machine design, parts for production, GD&T,
PLC coding and mold design.
Project Management of Senior Design Project; created models from CT scans using Slicer 3D,
Osirix, preformed meshing of the part, and simulated human bones in an interactive environment.
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Product Design Intern
Fabri-Kal
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Industrial Intern
Lacks Trim Systems
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Grand Rapids, MI
May 2013-December 2013
Warren, MI
May 2012-September 2012
Achieved Chrysler's approval for 2013 Ram truck grille system and automatic grille shutter system.
Optimized machine layout and work procedures to meet Run at Rate for Chrysler.
Created and delivered Excel, PowerPoint and Ergonomics presentations to Magna standards.
Aided in the product testing, e.g. burn, vibration, Arizona mud, ice, rock, and others.
Assembled Chrysler’s documents, including testing results, Run at Rate, project specific papers.
Composite Intern
SC Enterprises
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May 2014- Present
Improved process flow of the Buick front end assembly, final paint, plating and molding.
Designed a new assembly fixture to correctly hold the textures and increase rate.
Analyzed scrap data and proposed new methods to reduce the amount of companywide scrap.
Reduced Buick grille scrap by 25%; increased productivity of final assembly from 68% to 96%.
Identified plant’s major fork lift issues, reduced fork lift time by applying an anon system.
Calculated OEE of the Ford Fusion line and improved productivity by 15% by reducing walking.
Assisted in identification of major PLC coding errors.
Industrial Intern
Magna-AIM Systems
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Kalamazoo, MI
Analyze current and new products in SolidWorks using FEA tools.
Simulate production of the thermoformed parts
Create a standard for FEA analysis for future parts.
Vicksburg, MI
February 2011-August 2013
Worked with different materials and epoxies, e.g., Innergia, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and Plascore.
Created parts that are aircraft certified, military grade, and meet manufacturer specification.
Performed daily mold preparations and lay ups of different composite parts.
Experienced different types of lay ups including wet, vacuum, and injection.
Mechanical and Electrical Intern
ALTe Engineering llc.
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Plymouth, MI
May 2009-August 2009
Researched and assisted in the building and dismantling of a hybrid electric power train.
Worked directly with the battery and the battery management system.
Established a firm grasp of personal responsibilities, abiding by rules and regulations, teamwork, and
engineering skills in battery systems.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Plastics Teaching Assistant
Western Michigan University
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Food Preparer
Western Michigan University
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Kalamazoo, MI
December 2013-Present
Prepare the plastics lab for two classes.
Organize and grade all assignments from the students.
Worked directly with students to give them a hands on learning experience.
Kalamazoo, MI
September 2008-August 2013
Prepared and served food, maintained kitchen, restocked and organized.
Developed people skills, teamwork, and regulation of mandatory rules.
Worked 15+ hours a week to pay for education.
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
Composites Head of Western Michigan University Sunseeker Solar Car Team
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Developed knowledge of different composites and resins.
Engineered and designed the new array and driver's panel for the 2013 and 2015 Sunseeker.
Managed data, team members, and preformed public relations for the team.
Applied previous knowledge as well as self-taught knowledge to the new 2015 composite body.
Integrated other Western Michigan student organizations with important projects.
President of the Western Michigan University Society of Plastics Engineers
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Assisted with RSO mandated rules, e.g. constitution, rules, and University involvement.
Awarded a scholarship for applied composited work with the Sunseeker team.
Interacted with a large variety of different plastics machinery and resin types.
Conducted plastics lab tours for incoming students and plastics classes study groups.
Handled funding for ANTEC, plant tours, and weekly meetings.