Mechanical Engineering Co-op Experience
Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student position focusing on HVAC systems qualification, technical documentation, and equipment design for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Specialized in GMP compliance, AutoCAD drafting, and integration of industry standards into quality management systems.
Engineering Projects
Key mechanical engineering projects and technical achievements during the co-op term at Nanz Pharma, focusing on HVAC qualification, technical documentation, standards compliance, and pharmaceutical equipment design.
HVAC Systems Qualification & Documentation
2023Maintained and created design qualifications and installation qualifications for Air Handling Units (AHU) and Rooftop Units (RTU), ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards from governmental agencies in a pharmaceutical context.
Impact: Ensured regulatory compliance for HVAC systems critical to pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
Technical Drawings & Engineering Support
2023Employed AutoCAD to update technical mechanical and electrical drawings, resulting in increased accuracy of engineering drawings and improved efficiency of the Regulatory Affairs (RA) department's validation process for the manufacturing plant.
Impact: Enhanced accuracy and efficiency of engineering documentation and regulatory validation processes
Standards Integration & Quality Management
2023Demonstrated expertise in dealing with various standards, including ISO, ASTM, and NEMA by integrating them into company-wide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and preventative maintenance documentation using QT9 quality management system (QMS) software.
Impact: Established comprehensive quality management framework integrating industry standards across operations
Pharmaceutical Equipment Design & Sourcing
2023Contributed to the design of a large scale pharmaceutical manufacturing product by sourcing and specifying various parts, including a high shear pump, that enabled the first ever production batch of povidone iodine at the company.
Impact: Enabled first production batch of povidone iodine through strategic equipment sourcing and specification
