Daniel McDonell
Angola
Summary
Obtain a Challenging position in the Plastics Industry where I can advance my Technical & Leadership skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
BELDEN
Richmond
06.2024 - Current
- Improved processes for extrusion and cabling machines to enhance operational efficiency
- Implemented new material on cabling payoffs to optimize tension control
- Completed internship in Richmond, IN during Summer 2024
Process Engineer
Creative Liquid Coatings
Kendallville
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Conducted experiments to optimize product yield, improving overall process control.
- Collaborated with Quality Control and Maintenance on process engineering initiatives, streamlining cross-departmental efforts.
- Developed new tool launches using scientific molding techniques, enhancing product quality.
Intern
NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE
Saginaw
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Created flown line gauges to measure flowlines for worm gears.
- Performed check ring and shot size study tests.
- Daily Operation / Set-up Trouble Shooting Injection molding machines.
- Saginaw, MI Summer 2023
Electric Motor Repair Technician
Bay United Motors
Bay City
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Electric motor repair.
- Cut windings off stators and burned them out.
- Cleaned stators, collected data, & Core testing.
- Bay City, MI
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Plastic Engineering Technology
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2025
Associate’s degree - Plastic Engineering Technology
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
12.2023
High school or equivalent -
Delta Community College
01.2022
Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Kaizen
- Communication Skills
- People Skills
- Mechanical Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Repair
- Documents and reports
- Scientific molding
- Injection molding
- Process optimization
Timeline
Process Engineer
Creative Liquid Coatings
07.2025 - 01.2026
Intern
BELDEN
06.2024 - Current
Intern
NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE
06.2023 - 08.2023
Electric Motor Repair Technician
Bay United Motors
01.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor’s degree - Plastic Engineering Technology
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate’s degree - Plastic Engineering Technology
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
High school or equivalent -
Delta Community College