1. Name: John Drohan Address: Leigh, Ring, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.
Tel: 087-1490536 E-mail: johndrohan17@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Third Level
Date: 2012 - 2016 College: Waterford Institute of Technology
Course: BEng (Hons) in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Overall Result: First class honours
Subjects included:
Yr. 4
Facility Simulation& Reliability,Heat and Mass Transfer, Manufacturing Facilities, Operations Strategy, FEA & Design
Tools, Project1, AdvancedMaterials&ProcessSelection,ProcessControl,SupplyChainManagement,EnergyConversion,
Applied Fluid Mechanics, Project 2.
Final Year Project – Implementation of a Total Productive Maintenance System
Thisprojectlooksatthe definitionof eachof the pillarsof Total Productive Maintenance(TPM) andalsorelevantkeylean
toolsoftenusedinTPM. This projectthenlooksdownthe route of embeddingpillars1& 2 in the printingprocessof the
tablet manufacturing facility. This therefore will increase output and also improve metrics such as Overall equipment
Effectiveness (OEE).
Yr. 3
Industrial Power Systems, Quality Management, Mechanics of Materials, Dynamics & Vibrations, Enterprise Resource
Management, Fluid Mechanics, Industrial studies and Industrial Placement.
Yr.2
Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Methods, Applied Mechanics, Engineering Design, Engineering Computing,
Materials 2, Computer Aided Design, Thermodynamics, Manufacturing Technology 2, Production Systems, Advanced
Calculus and Electronics Engineering.
Yr. 1
Fundamental EngineeringMaths,Physics,Materials1,EngineeringDrawing, LearningSkills,Mechanical Systems,
IntroductoryCalculus,Electrical Science, ManufacturingTechnology1,ComputerAidedDrawing,ManufacturingSystems
and Engineering Mechanics.
Projects:
Create a 3D model assembly using solidworks – Computer Aided Drawing
A brief wasgiven todesignapiece of equipmentorfurniture andcreate a3D model assembly.The assemblyhadtohave
at least4 parts. I builtasolidworksworkingdrawingforan Adirondackchair. Thishelpedreinforce the knowledge gained
through lectures and tutorials on solidworks.
Fitting exercises - Manufacturing Technology 1 & 2
In ManufacturingTechnology1a fittingexercisewasgiventobe produced onthe lathe where one piece hadtofittightly
into the other which means understanding and working within tolerances.
InManufacturingTechnology2amore complicatedfittingprojectwasrequiredtobe completed whichhad5pieceswhen
completed properly it acted as a lock mechanism. This project consisted of accurate marking out, use of bench tools,
millinganddrilling.Thisgave a goodunderstandingof a manufacturingprocessthatequipmentmaygo through,alsoan
understanding of how some important machines in precision engineering are produced.
Second Level
2007-2012: Colaiste Chathail Naofa
Leaving Certificate – 4 Honours, including a B1 in Engineering and a C2 in Design and Communication Graphics.
Other subjects: English, Irish, Mathematics, Business Studies, Construction Studies.

2. WORK EXPERIENCE
Name: Genzyme aSanofi Company, Waterford.
Role or Position: Lean Trainee
Date: April – August 2015
Responsibilities/ Duties: Supported the lean implementation across one of the production facilities in line with site
strategy, following the plan set out and also in accordance with GMP requirements. The lean implementation process
included 5S,standardwork,kanbans,kaizenandSMED.This involvedreviewingandimprovingcontrolleddocumentation,
givingguidance andsupportinrelationtothese leanprojectsbutnothinderingproduction,draftingavalue streammap
to the sitesqualitystandard,ensuringdeadlineswere metbygeneratingmeetingsbetweenall involvedpersonnel,ona
regular basis time was taken to discuss any updates in the lean implementation process to ensure changes were
understood by the area SME’s. Communication on lean progress towards milestones was required for senior
management. Working within a team to find the root cause of downtime on machines and coming up with a suitable
resolution tosolve the problem. Involvedinreinforcingacontinuousimprovementculture andpromotingbestpractice
across the site. Ensuring all of the tasks outlined were in compliance to cGMP standards at all times.
Skills gained
Leanimplementationprocess,timemanagement, leantools,change management,GDP,continuousimprovements,GMP,
working in a team and individually, knowledge of Microsoft Visio.
Name: An Seanachai Bar, Dungarvan.
Role or Position: General Maintenance
Date: Spring 2012 – July 2016
Responsibilities/ Duties: Upkeep of the businesswhich ranges from painting to fixing broken furniture and appliances.
Also with the re-opening of the cottages I’ve taken the charge of carrying out maintenance or getting in suitable
contractors for anything that is beyond my knowledge and also when I don’t have enough time to complete tasks.
Skills gained
Workingonmyowninitiativeassometimesthemanagerisn’taroundandalsomanagingateamwhengettingthe cottages
up to a reasonable standard before opening.
Name: DePuy Synthes, Cork.
Role or Position: Validation Engineer
Date: Sept 2016 - Present
Responsibilities/Duties:Conductingvalidationactivitiesincompliance withUSand EU regulations, proceduresand EHS
requirements. Executing qualification protocols as required. Preparing executed protocolsfor review by QA. Reviewing
and approving documents prepared by the validation team (e.g. IOQ Reports). Developing validationdocumentation as
required(e.g.specifications,plans,protocols). Executingriskassessmentsandpreparinga reportfor approval. Initiating
and implementingchange control activitiesin accordance with site procedures. Co-ordinatinginstallation activitieswith
contractors and vendors. Track and resolve issues during qualification activities.
Skills gained
Prioritizingthe work loadto ensure all deadlinesare met,participatingincross-functional teams,agood understanding
of the validation process from initial plan of change to releasing the asset to production.
Computer Skills
Basic knowledge of C programming, Knowledge of Solidworks, Knowledge of Microsoftoffice, Basicknowledgeof SAP
and Basic principles on ANSYS.
Interestsand Achievements
I have a strong interestinthe motor industry,althoughI don’t have much experience yetI am slowlylearningbitbybit
from working on cars with friends during my spare time which has ranged from changing engines to solving electrical
faults. I also like to attend drifting events and all other sorts of motorsport events such as hotrod and motocross.
While I was insecond level educationIreceivedstudentof the yearin 1st
, 2nd
, 5th
and 6th
year.In 6th
year I also received
an award for engineering student of year. During 5th
and 6th
year I completed the bronze and silver Gaisce award.
REFEREES
Available on request.