Abigail Chaffins

Abigail Chaffins

Mechanical Engineering Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Mechanical Design Engineer at J.H. Fletcher & Co.

  • Education

    • Spring Valley High School

      2012 - 2016
    • Marshall University

      2020 - 2021
      Master of Science - MS Mechanical Engineering
    • Marshall University

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor of Science - BS Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience

    • Braskem

      May 2018 - Aug 2019
      Mechanical Engineering Intern

      - Assisted in the improvement of the Reliability Improvement Team's tracking system, and identified top ten bad actors using PowerBI software. - Identified most prominent needs for and perform Root Cause Analyses. - Improved lubrication management for the plant by addition of lubrication survey. - Helped develop company-wide format for organization of plant files.- Wrote the first draft of the operating context for the polypropylene extruder to be used in the Reliability Centered Maintenance development process.- Aided in the mechanical vibrational analysis process by recording monthly vibration readings on rotating equipment throughout the plant and organizing the ordering of remote monitoring boxes to be installed in the plant to increase safety and accuracy of vibration readings. Show less

    • Marshall University

      Aug 2018 - Dec 2019
      Teaching Assistant

      Graded homework assignments for two engineering courses at Marshall University, and assisted students in the learning process for the two other courses by answering questions about specific examples and overall ideas as well as providing insight gained through personal experience that could help them in their academic careers.

    • Special Metals

      Aug 2019 - Nov 2019
      Product Engineering Co-Op

      Worked under senior metallurgist assisting in ensuring safety and quality of melting processes and updating documents for furnaces on site.

    • Marathon Petroleum Corporation

      Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
      Engineering Intern

      • Worked in environmental department under chemical engineer• Helped in data acquisition and management to assist in preparation of annual reports• Modified/updated heater and boiler tuning schedule• Updated LDAR P&ID files and made sure proper indication was present on drawings

    • Marshall University

      Aug 2020 - Feb 2021
      Research Assistant

      Advanced Manufacturing Lab focusing on stem cell scaffolding fabrication and characterization.

    • J.H. Fletcher & Co.

      Feb 2021 - now

      Worked as a mechanical design engineer for multiple departments including but not limited to Research & Development and Fletcher Engineered Solutions (aimed more toward non-mining related applications). Designed and oversaw production of several apparatuses, sourced materials, performed complex stress calculations, among other responsibilities, which include creating intricate 2D and 3D drawings and models. Assisted in design process for machine modifications, performed analytical calculations, and generated two and three-dimensional drawings via Solid Edge to be used for implementation of multiple projects.

      • Project Engineer

        Feb 2024 - now
      • Mechanical Design Engineer

        Jul 2021 - Feb 2024
      • Mechanical Engineering Intern

        Feb 2021 - Jul 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Engineer Intern (EI) Certification

      West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers
      May 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Abigail Chaffins
      Rhododendron Girls State Delegate West Virginia Jul 2015
    • Awarded to Abigail Chaffins
      National Presidential Volunteer Service Award - Jul 2014
    • Awarded to Abigail Chaffins
      Marshall University College of Information Technology & Engineering Dean's List - Fall Semesters: 2016, 2017, 2018Spring Semesters: 2017, 2018, 2019
    • Awarded to Abigail Chaffins
      Marshall University President's List - Fall 2019 (Inaugural Semester) & Spring 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Child Care Provider

      Issued by Kenova United Methodist Church on Aug 2012
      Kenova United Methodist ChurchAssociated with Abigail Chaffins
    • Projection Technician

      Issued by Kenova United Methodist Church on Jul 2017
      Kenova United Methodist ChurchAssociated with Abigail Chaffins
    • Church Camp Counselor

      Issued by Asbury Woods on Jul 2014
      Asbury WoodsAssociated with Abigail Chaffins