1. Andrew Claxton
705 Kendall Lane Bethlehem, GA 30620
Phone: 770-714-2017 E-Mail: daclaxton35@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Mechanical Engineer seeking full-time career opportunity in design, manufacturing, analysis of mechanical
systems, or other related engineering practices.
EDUCATION
Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia
Highest Honors Graduate
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering December 2012
Dean’s List: Every semester from Fall 2009 – Fall 2012
Overall GPA: 3.60/4.00 Major GPA: 3.70/4.00
SKILLS
CAD: Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, Siemens SolidEdge, SolidWorks, CAD WorkFlow
Computer Programming: Mitsubishi PLC-Ladder Logic Training, MATLAB, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and
Other Microsoft Office Programs
Relevant Coursework and Studies: Engineering Graphics & Design, Computing Techniques, Mechanical
Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Deformable Bodies, System Dynamics & Control,
Machine Design, Manufacturing Processes, Internal Combustion Engines, Renewable Energy Sources, Capstone
Design, etc.
EMPLOYMENT/PROJECTS
Toyota North America-Automotive AC Compressor Division Pendergrass, GA April 2015-Present
Production Engineer - Piston Dept.
• Trained to work efficiently in the principles of TPS (Toyota Production System) to better understand “lean”
practices in engineering for efficient, automated production, superior quality, and waste elimination.
• Machine and process modifications (Design/PLC) to increase OA (operational availability) while
maintaining quality within single digit micron tolerances.
• Responsible for Document Control of Quality Control Plans and FMEA documents in accordance with ISO
9001 certification.
• Work with Japanese Coordinators/Engineers at Toyota headquarters for support, process changes, and
controlled spec part tolerances.
• Worked in a team of 3 engineers to expand operation from 8 lines to 10 lines (Phase 3). Ran block and total
tryouts on new equipment to perform cycle time tests, Pokayoke tests, Cpk/Ppk studies, etc. Present
findings to President of company for approval to begin production on new equipment.
• Currently leading Defect Reduction Initiative to reduce number of NG parts from ~4.5% to 1% of total
production volume. Reached target within 3 months with better training, visual control, adding machine
PM, and increasing overall awareness of defects and causes using the “5 Whys?” technique to establish root
cause. Cost savings at $80,000/month. Ongoing project to maintain defect ratio of less than 1%.
• Work on teams with Quality, Production, and Maintenance on QFNs we receive from customer to establish
root cause and implement countermeasures to prevent quality issue from reoccurring.
• Provide support to Production and Maintenance on any general issues that arise during production.

2. Price Industries, Inc. in America-Winder Plant, Auburn, GA March 2014-April 2015
Design Engineer
• Responsible for product development of new products and special order design/implementation of HVAC
units.
• Interpret design requirements and produce models of water coils in 3D CAD (SolidEdge) along with
manufacturing drawings.
• Implement ECNs and develop/manage product bill of materials.
• Provide manufacturing support on fixtures/tooling to accomplish most efficient assembly methods.
• Work closely with production, manufacturing engineering, scheduling, and purchasing.
Price Industries, Inc. in America-Winder Plant, Auburn, GA February 2013-March 2014
Manufacturing Engineer
• Kaizen projects, lean projects, implement “pull” manufacturing via Kanban, plant layout changes for
optimized flow, capital expenditures, increase utilization for CNCs, design of fixtures on machines to
accommodate unique parts, inventory tracking, press programming, and implement design changes for
efficient manufacturing
• Perform time studies of various operations and processes and use for justification of process changes,
purchase of new tooling/machinery, etc.
• In 1st
year with company, justified $710k in new machinery and tooling with an average payback period of
just under 2 years.
• Quality assurance in manufacturing processes using statistical process control with Cp and Cpk studies
• Responsible for assembly line defects, quality issues, safety, and addressing daily troubleshooting issues
should maintenance technicians not be able
• Attend daily meetings on any production issues and any Kaizen projects to improve lean manufacturing
processes
Georgia Tech - Creative Decisions and Design Robot Competition Fall 2010
• Worked with team of three on mechanical design and fabrication of robot
• Won “Best in Show” out of 60+ robots
Georgia Tech Capstone Design Project Summer 2012
• Worked in a team of 6 fellow mechanical engineering students to design and prototype a Self-Contained
Coffee Brewing Thermos
• Designed a dynamic hydraulic barrier design to separate brewed coffee from fresh water to optimize
volume efficiency
• Produced SolidWorks CAD drawings of parts and worked in close relation with machine shop to produce
parts
Luxury Landscape Retail Store Every Spring from 2006 - 2013
-Heavy Duty Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
• Operate and maintain equipment such as forklifts, skid-steer front-end loaders, and dump trucks.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and perform timely repairs on critical components such as:
alternators, starters, radiators, master cylinders, brakes (disk and drum), spark ignition components, wheel
bearings, steering components, driveshafts, etc.
ACHIEVEMENTS/AFFILIATIONS
• Passed the FE/EIT Examination October 2012
• Student member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Since Fall 2010
• Member of Pi Tau Sigma: National Mechanical Engineering Honor Society Since Spring 2012
Georgia Tech Nu Chapter (Top 33% of Class Requirement)
• Georgia Tech Alumni Association Dec. 2012