Mechanical Engineer · Web Developer · Innovator

Andrew Averill

“Designing engineered systems from concept to market — with patents to prove it.”

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About

Mechanical engineer and engineering leader with over a decade of experience in manufacturing, digitalization, and product development. Foundation in Product Development and Manufacturing, utilizing new technologies to drive continuous improvement and competitive advantage.

10+

Years Experience

2

Patents

6

Companies

Education

Drexel University

BS Mechanical Engineering

Harvard Business School Online

CORe — Credential of Readiness

Experience

International Flavors & Fragrances

Wilmington, DE

Digital Champion & Senior Engineer

Mar 2022 – Present

  • Conducted comprehensive SLOB and scrap analysis to identify and reduce slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
  • Develop and implement standardized reporting processes to enhance data accuracy and consistency.
  • Lead the investigation and development of new operational efficiency initiatives.
  • Monitor and track progress of various initiatives to ensure timely completion.
  • Support large-scale capital projects through FEL stages, developing Basic Data packages to define scope, cost, and schedule.

WireCo World Group – Phillystran

Montgomeryville, PA

Engineering Manager

June 2021 – March 2022

  • Managed cross-functional teams across business management, marketing, and engineering to deliver projects on time, within scope and budget.
  • Delegated project tasks based on staff members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels.
  • Led project teams to define objectives, strategy, resources, costs, and schedule for flawless product development and launch.
  • Conducted market research to evaluate comparable products and their functionality.
  • Redesigned existing products to enhance functionality and/or reduce costs.
  • Developed and managed R&D department budget and annual planning.

WireCo World Group – Phillystran

Montgomeryville, PA

Research & Design Engineer

Oct 2018 – June 2021

  • Led new product development from ideation to market.
  • Implemented new engineering processes using project management software to automate stakeholder communications.
  • Managed setup and rollout of a new ERP system.
  • Created cost modeling systems for new and existing products.

Chief Technologies

West Chester, PA · West Chester, PA

Design / Mechanical Engineer

Apr 2017 – Oct 2018

  • Aided in design, manufacturing, and assembly of high-flow remote control monitors and nozzles.
  • Modified prototype designs into mass-production-ready modular systems.
  • Created complete CAD drawing packets for standardized product manufacturing.
  • Worked with third-party manufacturers to design parts surpassing in-house capabilities, prioritizing quality and cost.
  • Designed foam-delivering custom utility trailers for industrial and municipal fire departments.

Globus Medical

Audubon, PA

Product Development Engineering Co-op

Apr 2016 – Sep 2016

  • Aided in design and development of Anterior Cervical Spine surgical devices.
  • Designed fixtures to support manufacturing of production devices.
  • Developed manufacturing processes to decrease production costs.
  • Designed and manufactured prototypes for surgical tools.
  • Performed cadaveric surgeries to test and evaluate surgical devices.
  • Prepared CAD drawings for device manufacturing.

High Concrete Group

Denver, PA

Engineering Co-op

Mar 2015 – Sep 2015

  • Aided in design and implementation of a 5-year facility layout vision plan.
  • Provided financial analysis for potential future capital projects.
  • Performed and analyzed time studies to improve sales team estimating accuracy.
  • Designed parts and processes to improve plant efficiency under Lean Six Sigma guidelines.

BNS Solutions

Walpole, MA

Engineering Consultant (Intern)

Jun 2013 – Aug 2013

  • Performed mechanical and electrical systems tests to advise companies on manufacturing and design projects.
  • Participated in multinational conferences advising multi-million-dollar companies on production decisions.

Education

Drexel University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Minor: Business Administration

Sep 2013 – Jun 2018

Harvard Business School Online

CORe — Credential of Readiness

Business Analytics, Economics for Managers, Financial Accounting

March 2020

Skills

CAD & Engineering Software

SolidWorksOnshapePTC Creo & WindchillInfor LNAutodesk InventorAutoCADANSYSSAP

Programming & Web Development

PythonTypeScriptNode.jsMATLABR

Automation & Analytics

Power BIMS Power AutomateCopilot Studio

Fabrication & Manufacturing

3D PrintingCNC MillingLatheDrill PressBand SawTable SawEDMCarbon Fiber Layup

Patents

PROVISIONAL PATENT

Firefighting Search & Rescue Drone

A drone system engineered for active firefighting and search-and-rescue operations in hazardous environments.

PATENT PENDING

Structural Cable Termination Assembly

US20230384128A1

An innovative structural cable termination system improving safety and load performance in high-tension cable applications.

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Side Projects

Fun builds and passion projects outside of the day job.

Averill Analytics

Web development and digital marketing consultancy helping small businesses grow their online presence.

GovActionList

A platform to track and monitor actions across all branches of the federal government.

Formi

A modern form-building solution for developers.

Get in Touch

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Location

Greater Philadelphia Area