1. Permanent
762 Old Chappells Ferry Road
Saluda, SC 29138
Zachary R. Rita (Zac)
(864) 992-5584
zrita@clemson.edu
Summary of Qualifications
 HARD WORKING – SENSIBLE – DEPENDABLE – GREGARIOUS – CONFIDENT – MANNERLY
 Experience on manufacturing floor from previous internships
 Completed engineering coursework in product design, economics, statistics, decision
support systems, production planning, probabilistic operations research
 Currently studying facilities planning, quality engineering, supply chain design
 SolidWorks certified and comfortable with VBA coding in MS Excel and Access
Education
Clemson University Clemson, SC
Bachelors of Science: Industrial Engineering May 2016
GPA: Overall – 3.47 Major – 3.87
Work Experience
Kubota Manufacturing of America Summer 2015
 Quality Control Engineer Intern
 Conducted testing for new model products
 Performed root cause analyses to locate imperfections with products
 Documented all progress in preparation for production ramp-up
Venture Measurement Corp. (A Danaher Company) Summer 2014
 Manufacturing Engineer Intern
 Assisted in kaizans, 5S, SMED calculations, Product Flow, time studies
 Improved machine shop set up times by 60%
Undergraduate Teachers Assistant (SolidWorks course) August 2014-May 2015
 Assist professor in classroomtwice weekly
 Tutor ~25 students in evening hours weekly
Certified farrier (self-employed) 2009-current
 Corrective horseshoeing and trimming
Honors and Affiliations
 President’s List Aug. 2015 – current
 Dean’s List Jan. 2014 - current
 Institute of Industrial Engineers Aug. 2013 - current
 Block and Bridle Club Aug. 2012 – current
o Treasurer May 2014 - current
 IPTAY Collegiate Club Aug. 2012 – current
 Clemson Bass Fishing Team Aug. 2014 – current
Current
824 Harts Cove Way
Seneca, SC 29678