Kellen Leigh

Led day-to-day execution of a large capital project, coordinating across OEM vendors, contractors, and internal departments from groundbreaking through dry startup. Served as the primary field coordinator to adapt designs and resolve field variances to optimize line performance, and provided weekly progress updates to stakeholders.

- Led day-to-day execution of a large capital project, coordinating across OEM vendors, contractors, and internal departments from groundbreaking through dry startup.
- Served as primary field coordinator, adapting designs and resolving field variances on the fly to optimize line performance under a tight schedule.
- Drove project visibility by aligning daily operations with department managers

Directed design and fabrication of a retrofit semi-automated Charpy impact tester upgrade with integrated safety guarding. Managed schedules, deliverables, and documentation while using SolidWorks and FEA, and performed metal component fabrication (including TIG welding, milling/turning, drilling, and tapping).

Senior Design Capstone Project

- Directed design and fabrication of a retrofit semi-automated Charpy impact tester upgrade with integrated safety guarding.
- Managed schedules, deliverables, and documentation while coordinating with faculty and technical staff.
- Applied SolidWorks, FEA sim, and fabrication skills to design and manufacture the upgrade.
- Metal component fabrication including

Technical & Engineering Experience:
- Designed, fabricated, tested, and implemented 3D-printed components.
- Analyzed energy and raw material usage to identify the root cause of an energy consumption spike.
- Authored Lundberg’s controlled drawing standards handbook and developed AutoCAD drawing templates.
- Supported Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts by proofreading SME work instructions an

Worked on a silo subfloor cleaning robot to eliminate hazardous confined-space work. Designed components in SolidWorks, 3D printed functional motor mounts, developed a cooling system using thermoelectric coolers and heat pipe, completed TIG welding on a stainless-steel frame, and troubleshooted the track system.

Worked on a silo subfloor cleaning robot with the goal of eliminating the hazardous task of sending workers into confined spaces. Gained hands-on experience in manufacturing, assembly, and mechanical design aspects of the project.

- Designed multiple components in SolidWorks to fit seamlessly with the existing design.
- 3D printed functional motor mounts from a personally designed SolidWorks mo

Part time serving job to pay for expenses while going to school.

Worked on a high profile duct bank installation project in downtown Nashville. Coordinated with upper management as well as the field crew and subcontractors to ensure swift and accurate installation. Led daily safety meetings where tasks, hazards, and solutions to the hazards were discussed. Compiled RFIs, submittals, as-builts, and daily T&M reports for management. Communicated effectively with

Part-time work as a server, host, and busser.

Started off as a laborer/driver at a company constructing new homes. Given three promotions over the course of a year. In charge of a small crew tasked with purchasing and transporting material, grading pads, earth work, septic tank installation, insulation, rough in plumbing, framing, and finish work.