Elena Belcher: Process Engineer in Mossyrock, WA

Providing technical engineering support for current plant expansion (110K sq. ft. expansion) Project manager for 2 different types of 60” web filming machines and one 60” Prepreg machine Provided required specifications to meet the standards of our production process Reviewed overall machine design throughout the design phase and factory acceptance test making modifications to improve the production process, prevent safety hazards, etc. Created/tracking 4+ month installation schedules of each machine Coordinating with contractors (general, electrical, plumbing, etc.) as well as foreign machine manufacturers to complete installation Preparing schedule/ for Mechanical Runs to begin in mid-June Material handling processes to and from the filming area that will comply with the new AGV roll retrieval system Designed AGV pallets for two different types of product rolls Product rolls vary in weight, core type, etc. Performed FEA analysis to determine maximum deflects, fatigue stress, & safety factor for each type of pallet Installed 170’ 5-bridge workstation crane with custom rigid arm spreader beams to eliminate the need for forklifts to load/unload film rolls from our current 60” filming machines Same method will be applied to machines currently being installed Method will allow for future expansion of AGV usage throughout the plant Process improvements/projects focusing on machines in the filming (coating) area Completed training/obtained certification as a Filming technician in order to gain knowledge on the machines I would be working with Used feedback from machine operators to design/execute projects to improve machine usability, safety, etc. Various safety projects in all areas of the plant Hoist interlocks, light curtain/photo-eye sensor installation, small design projects/part modifications Leader of the High Performance Energy Management (HPEM) team Installation of KE2 Controllers and Electronic Expansion Valves (EEVs) in multiple freezers LED lighting upgrade project Applied to new plant expansion Planning to retrofit current machine and building lighting Currently monitoring power to justify upgrading three chillers used for HVAC and machine process water Working with Energy Smart Industrial and TPU to track reduced energy usage, determine ROI, and receive incentives on projects Communication/awareness of energy usage throughout the plant Developing system to track MTBF of equipment in the Filming and Finishing departments Identified problematic equipment using work order history Creating system in Infor to generate quarterly and annual reports of repairs/failures