Andrew Doucette, MBA
Junior Engineering Project Manager at DEKA Research & Development
Junior Engineering Project Manager at DEKA Research and Development
I am currently a manufacturing engineer at the Okonite Company focusing on continuous process improvements and cost-saving efforts. In addition I am a recent MBA graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute specializing in Operations Analytics.
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I thrive at applying creative problem solving skills to real world issues.  This characteristic was demonstrated through a patent that I filed for a portable surfboard stand. With my previous two year internship at Franke Innovations, my responsibilities primarily focused on the manufacturing and quality assurance aspects of engineering.  That internship was followed up with an internship at Electronics For Imaging (EFI) where I was exposed to mechanical design, research and development, as well as rapid prototyping. For my senior capstone project, I worked with the University Hospital in Zurich (USZ) to design and create a working prototype for a biomedical device that holds temporal bones for otological research. This device is currently being used to aid in the development of fully implantable cochlear implants. In my position as a product validation engineer for Vibram, I performed and created tests to ensure the quality standards of all Vibram soles that went through the facility were met. I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering during December of 2019, and have recently completed my MBA in December of 2021. 

Through all of my experience I have become proficient in the following areas:
Project Management, Operations Analytics, Risk-Analysis Tools, Consumer Product Validation, Lean Processing, Six-Sigma, Microsoft Office, LabView, Communication, Leadership, MatLab, Solidworks, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Part Drawings, Mechanical Assembly Drawings, Mechanical Testing, Manufacturing, Research & Development, ESPRIT CAM Software, Machining, Rapid Prototyping, Biomedical Devices, Biomaterials, Plastics, Material Science, Thermofluid Applications and Design, Electrochemical Energy Systems, Dynamic and Static Systems.
DEKA Research & Development
https://www.linkedin.com/company/deka-research-&-development
Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
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Junior Engineering Project Manager
The Okonite Company
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-okonite-company
At the Okonite Company, I am responsible for identifying process improvement opportunities and managing projects for three of the five major departments within the plant. I identify and examine recurring defects and develop plans to resolve them through CAPA reports. To carry out these plans, I lead cross-disciplinary teams consisting of mechanics, electricians, and operators to assist in addressing the faults that I identified. I monitor my projects throughout, ensuring the budgets and timelines remain on track for their entirety. In addition to process improvements, I work on cost reductions plantwide. I have implemented lean manufacturing practices within each of my departments to foster continuous improvement.
Cumberland, Rhode Island, United States
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Manufacturing Engineer
Vibram Group
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vibram-s-p-a-
At Vibram, I was responsible for ensuring the quality of consumer goods in the footwear industry before they were released to market. I ran tests and collected both quantitative and qualitative data on different performance metrics of Vibram shoes and soles. I also performed the same tests on the shoes of the top competitors. Once all of the tests were computed, I reported all of my findings to the Director of Innovation at Vibram.
Greater Boston Area
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Product Validation Engineer
EFI
https://www.linkedin.com/company/efiprint
At EFI, I was responsible for designing parts and fixtures in Solidworks to further improve the industrial printer. I collaborated with field engineers and electrical engineers to make design changes that focused on accessibility when repairs needed to be made in the field. In addition, I created drawings with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) so that parts could be manufactured precisely. I also designed and implemented fatigue tests to ensure the printer components functioned properly. While at EFI, I gained valuable experience in mechanical design, research and development, and rapid prototyping.
Londonderry, NH
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
Franke
https://www.linkedin.com/company/franke-group
During my time at Franke, I was responsible for data collection on returned parts, as well as identifying and resolving quality issues. I utilized Microsoft Excel to sort data. I created pivot tables so that the data could be managed easily and presented neatly. I reported my findings to the engineering team and established recommendations for design changes to improve the products based on customer feedback.
North Andover, MA
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Engineering Intern
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Operations Analytics
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Bachelor of Science - BS
Mechanical Engineering
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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At the University Hospital Zurich (USZ), I was responsible for designing and testing a biomedical device with the capabilities of holding a temporal bone sample. The device needed to withstand the drilling and cutting forces applied by researchers, all while not allowing the temporal bone to be displaced more than one millimeter. The device was designed in Solidworks and simulations were run to check if it would be able to handle the forces. In addition, I designed an optics static test to ensure it would meet these requirements. During the project, I gained valuable project management skills while leading a team of four students. The device is currently being used by PhD students at the hospital.
Creating a Temporal Bone Holder for Universitätsspital Zürich (Senior Capstone Project)
During this project I worked with CORCLIMA to design a composting toilet to aid in Monteverde's water conservation efforts. The design was created by researching local parts that would be easily accessible with members in the community. I created the model using Solidworks, and produced a technical manual for how to assemble the composting toilet. This project was awarded first place in WPI’s Latin America Studies Project Competition.
Interactive Qualifying Project in Monteverde, Costa Rica
https://digitalcommons.wpi.edu/iqp-all/5315/
During this project, my team researched the harmful effects that bauxite residue has on the environment. Once the problem was identified, we came up with a solution for how this waste material could be used to lessen the harmful effects. This solution was to collect the bauxite residue and extract iron from it through chemical and magnetic separation. We conducted an experiment to test this theory and were successful in collecting iron in the form of magnetide from the bauxite residue.
Extraction of Iron from Bauxite Residue
https://digitalcommons.wpi.edu/gps-posters/470/
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Greater Boston
Meaghan Downing
Mechanical Engineer II at Raytheon Missiles & Defense
https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-ninesling-b6874115b
Greater Boston
Trevor Ninesling
Mechanical Engineer at Sensata
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisol-sanchez-325524193
Greater Boston
Marisol Sanchez
Product Design Engineer at SharkNinja
https://www.linkedin.com/in/krlang
Greater Boston
Kyle Lang
Mechanical Design Engineer at ColdSnap™
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-zierenberg-75a72473
Mystic, CT
Russell Zierenberg
Electronic Analyst  at The Okonite Company
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-weaver-04b89429
Santa Maria, CA
keith weaver
Electrical Engineer at The Okonite Company
https://www.linkedin.com/in/janithambewela
Goleta, CA
Janith Ambewela
Mechanical Engineer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyn-mortimer-737a75173
Greater Boston
Evelyn Mortimer
Student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericwbarber
Cranston, RI
Eric Barber, MBA
Manufacturing Professional in Engineering and Management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kishan-patel-bb7a7b132
United States
Kishan Patel
Solutions Consultant at Siemens Digital Industries Software
https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-reiniger
Somerville, MA
Luke Reiniger
Mechanical Engineer II at Crane Aerospace & Electronics
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-connors-934154219
Boston, MA
Daisy Connors
Student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-zimnoch-12005640
Ramsey, NJ
Joe Zimnoch
Sr Staff Electrical Engineer at The Okonite Company
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbigail-poland-144238227
Tiverton, RI
Abbigail Poland
Student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-genga
Boston, MA
Joseph Genga
Staff Engineer in Land Use and Landscape Architecture at Tighe & Bond / Halvorson | Tighe & Bond Studio. Pursuing Master of Landscape Architecture degree at Boston Architectural College.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-schatz-5164656b
Orangeburg, NY
Jonathan Schatz
Applications Engineer at the Okonite Company
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Greater Boston
Cameron Cronin
Research Assistant at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Worcester, MA
Christina Tsillas
Undergraduate pursuing B.S. in Biochemistry and Psychological Sciences with Minor in Global Public Health
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Minneapolis, MN
Omkar Potdar
Quality Engineer-II @ Medtronic
https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumith-madireddi-48317768
United States
Soumith Madireddi
Program Management
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Virginia Beach, VA
Andrew Doucette MBA, PMP
Project Manager at VINCI Construction LLC