1. ANDREW HOUPT
61 South Fulton Street  Manheim, PA 17545  andrewhoupt@gmail.com  (717)-799-7195
EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University - University Park, PA
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Senior Graduating May 2017
Dean’s List: Spring 2014 | Fall 2014 | Spring 2015 GPA: 3.40
Objective: Seeking a full-time position focusing on product design or process engineering.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fenner Precision Polymers - Manheim, PA May 2016 – January 2017
Mechanical Engineering Intern
• Designed a technical document to streamline data collection for use as a quality control measure
• Eliminated a pinch hazard by designing a fixture to remove hot molds hands-free and 50% faster
• Analyzed data to predict trends in product characteristics and established a plan for corrective actions
• Designed an arbor to allow a product with unique dimensional requirements to be processed
• Validated the installation of upgrades on a web coating machine to ensure product met specifications
• Mapped and labeled system controls in order to update emergency shutoff procedures
• Created “process flow”, “control plan”, and “potential failure mode and effects analysis” documents
• Developed work instructions for new processes and updated existing work instructions
• Created a setup formula to allow operators to accurately and repeatably setup a machine
• Analyzed the material sampling process and quantified inefficiencies as a $20,000 loss annually
Allegheny Coatings - Ridgway, PA May - August 2015
Mechanical Engineering Intern
• Designed an experiment (DOE) which analyzed the effects of acid pickling on coating adhesion
• Expanded company knowledge of acid pickling, which encouraged the installation of a new cleaning line
• Increased parts-cleaning throughput by 600% by cleaning parts with acid rather than grit blasting
• Documented my research and wrote a formal report, which was presented to upper management
• Reduced the number of lost parts by 80% on one production line by creating a prototype belt-scraper
• Worked with a team of managers and employees to identify and resolve problems on the production line
• Designed a unique solution to prevent the loss of small parts when transferred between bins
• Tested a sample product to determine if a process met customer requirements
• Modeled fixtures in Solid Edge 8 in order to expedited the production
SKILLS
Technical Writing Lean | Six – Sigma Catia V5 | SolidWorks | FEA
Root Cause Analysis Fabrication Excel | PowerPoint | Word
MATLAB programming Statistical Analysis Ideation & Prototyping
Microsoft Dynamics AX Gauge R&R QMS File Organization
RELEVANT PROJECTS
Vehicle Restoration August 2010 – May 2011
 Restored a 1972 Toyota Landcruiser with a fixed budget of $4,000, instead of buying my first car
 Restoration story published nationally in Four Wheeler Magazine, January 2013
 Learned how to accommodate unforeseen problems and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
 Skills Utilized: Teamwork | Time Management | Resource Allocation | Critical Thinking
 Personality Traits Reinforced: Ambition | Perseverance | Optimism | Flexibility | Dedication
INVOLEMENT AND INTERESTS
 Volunteer Team Leader - The Common Wheel Bike Shop August 2016
 Penn State Formula SAE Team January - May 2014
 Penn State Rifle Club August - December 2013
 Rifle Team Captain - Manheim Central High School November - February 2012
 Group Cycling | Mountain Biking | Building Bicycles | DIY Projects
 Understanding Cars, Bicycles, Dirt Bikes, and Small Engines