Jake Black

About Me

I'm looking for a part-time & remote position starting in the fall.

Location

Philadelphia, PA
Trenton, NJ
Education
    Drexel University
    September 2022 - June 2026
    expected degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Environmental Engineering
    Raritan Valley Community College
    September 2019 - May 2022
Work Experience
    AstraZeneca
    Manufacturing Engineer Co op
    Frederick, MD, US
    April 2023 - September 2023
    company
    AstraZeneca
    title
    Manufacturing Engineer Co op
    overview
    - Streamlined small parts kitting process by improving flow of room layout and circulation of Downstream clean parts while supporting Lean initiatives - Collected thorough data for a Weigh & Dispense Kaizen following the Six Sigma DMAIC approach identifying pain points and anticipated bottlenecks for future increasing run rate - Problem solved in a cross-functional Kaizen Event resulting in 6 quick wins and 39 planned improvement action items - Collaborated with technicians on the manufacturing floor, gathered feedback on current state processes and advocated for improvements to support day-to-day operations
    Flexbiosys
    Product Technician
    Lebanon, NJ, US
    June 2021 - June 2022
    Walgreens
    Customer Service Associate
    Flemington, NJ, US
    December 2020 - May 2021
    ExxonMobil
    August 2020 - January 2021
Skills
Analytical ChemistryAutoCADCalibrationChemical EngineeringContinuous Quality ImprovementCoordination SkillsCreating PrototypesCrystallizationCustomer ServiceDefine Measure Analyze Improve and Control (DMAIC)EcologyHard Work and DedicationKnowledge of CleanroomsKnowledge of EngineeringLean ProcessesManufacturingMATLABMentoringMicrosoft OfficeOrganic SynthesisPerseverancePrintingQuality ManagementSafety PrinciplesSensorsSix Sigma MethodologySoftware ApplicationsStandard Operating ProceduresStrategic ThinkingSustainabilityTeam WorkingTesting Skills
Hobbies
Traveling
Photography
Hiking
Weightlifting
Reading
Learning
Listening to Music