Eliza Lavery
FEA Engineer Stretch Assignment
Portland | United States
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In my own words
— ElizaI am an adventure person and this transfers into my work making me an innovate thinker.
I have a lot of energy and drive. When I am faced with a problem I take the inactive, I am a fast-paced worker who is not afraid to try new things. I hold my self-accountable and am not afraid to fail. I am a natural leader. I am an athlete with a lot of ambition. My passion is designing the best gear, I use in the activities I love in a way that will not negatively affect the places in which I do these activities. I want to use my innovation to make products that meet today’s needs without compromising future generations.
Trajectory
Jan 2021 — Now
FEA Engineer Stretch Assignment · Nike, Inc.
Developed physical/mechanical textile test methods to analyze and classify materials. Performed material & mechanical testing using existing test methods and customized test methods and specifications. Used mechanical material test results to predict and electronically model material behavior.
? Created correlation between textile inputs and resulting textile mechanical outputs using machine learning and statistics. Textile inputs included denier, construction, elastane content, etc.
Sep 2019 — Now
Textile Developer · Nike, Inc.
Collaborated with Design and Merchandising to identify key seasonal material trends. Initiated textile innovation developments and oversaw the commercialization process. Prepared textile samples for laboratory analysis and verified adherence to quality standards.
? Developed and managed a process for converting Nike materials to environmentally preferred versions. Used LCA, HIGG MSI Scores, cost analysis and vendor capabilities to identify ideal sustainable raw material inputs and process steps. Collaborated with cross-functional teams including finance, sourcing, design, and vendors for sustainable conversion, consolidation and adoption of materials that resulted in a 20% increase in recycled polyester usage across Nike Apparel. Gained experience in project management.
? Developed innovative textiles with Stretch Energy yarn to help athletes warm up more effectively resulting in injury reduction.
? Created new quality standard and material test method to verify enhanced material thermal regulation performance with addition of phase change materials and bioceramics during polymer extrusion.
? Created a method to streamline 3D material digitation by identification of the variables that affect digital material appearance. Collaborated to create a process to automatically apply engineered knit pattern to digital image files.
? Developed an innovative material search tool that seamlessly translates between common textile descriptors: soft, stretchy, stiff; to technical textile input requirements such as denier, knit construction, etc.
Jan 2018 — Mar 2019
Research and Development Engineer · Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear Corporation
Developed innovative warping, knitting, dyeing, finishing and lamination SOPs to create products that met performance and regulatory specifications in textile and apparel/footwear/medical device form, while minimizing environmental and economic cost. Sourced yarn, dyes and chemicals needed for development that meet all customer specifications, such as recycled, organic, NAFTA, etc. Developed knit constructions using looping diagrams from reverse engineering existing fabric samples or based on supplier’s brief of fabrics intended end-use. Visually and electronically — using color spectrometer/Data Color — developed dye formulas for beam and jet dye applications. Collaborated with Nike, Under Armor, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare to develop quality requirements, standards, and methods to ensure quality and reliability of material in apparel/footwear/medical device applications.
? Facilitated team collaboration and fulfilled technical needs to smoothly integrate Accumed Corps medical device manufacturing business with Guilford’s performance textiles manufacturing business in five months.
? Used technical polymer and knit construction knowledge to develop innovative Raschel Knit alteration to successfully process Nike’s Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) yarn without quality issues.
? Collaborated on innovative new polyurethane foam development for flame lamination and thermoforming applications.
? Modified the Design and Development clause of Guildford/Accumed’s Quality Management System (QMS) to reduce new product design, development and commercialization time by two months.
? Reduced annual scrap by 12% by optimizing die-cut designs in Solid Works.
? Developed a robust fluorocarbon-free waterproofing chemical for use as a durable water repellent (DWR) in rainwear applications.
Sep 2017 — Jan 2018
Process Engineer · Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear Corporation
Resolved complex supplier interactions such as RSL failures and non-compliance issues, developed Corrective Action Plans (CAP) and 8Ds to address issues. Performed capability studies of fabric physicals such as Tongue Tear, Stroll Abrasion and Elongation at Break. Implemented lean tools such as KAIZEN to increase production efficiency and reduce cost.
? Conducted an evaluation of chemistry used in dyeing and finishing processes to eliminate incompatibility and reduce scrap by 20% annually.
? Led optimization study of nylon spandex dyeing operations to reduce water usage by over one billion gallons annually.
? Led a team of internal auditors to update the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet all regulations in ISO 13485 and receive recommendations for certification during the first third-party audit.
Aug 2015 — May 2017
Research Associate · North Carolina State University
? Develop microorganisms capable of executing bioconversions that can replace homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic processes in industrial downstream purification.
? Develop and execute reactions to examine characterization, performance, and applications of yeast surface displayed biocatalysts. ? Developed different lipase catalysts displayed on the surface of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast) via fusion with alpha-agglutinin. ? Produce and optimize biodiesel production via transesterification reactions using yeast surface display biocatalysts.
? Develop and alter polymers and fiber systems to enhance their mechanical and thermal stability.
? Apply and test different finishing treatments using silicones, fluorocarbons, etc. to maximize water repellency.
Aug 2014 — May 2017
Fitness Instructor · North Carolina State University
Founded a small group triathlon training class.
Taught TRX, yoga, cycling and HITT group fitness classes.
May 2016 — Aug 2016
Assistant Adventure Camp Director · Peak Experiences
Coordinated and supervised 200 staff and 500 children weekly in rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, and primitive survival.
? Acted as a creative, hands-on leader by productively supporting multiple, simultaneous efforts, collaborating and working through others ? Budgeted for camp activities, payroll, food, and insurance. Developed an operating manual for camp operations including safety standards.
Aug 2013 — Jan 2013
Process Engineer · Lear Corporation
? Conducted an evaluation of chemistry used in dyeing and finishing processes to eliminate incompatibility and reduce single product line scrap by 20%.
? Lead optimization study of nylon spandex dying operations to reduce water usage by over one billion gallons annually.
? Lead a team of internal auditors and work on quality management system to meet all regulations in ISO 13485 and receive recommendation for certification during first third party audit.
