Conor Foley
Moyree
Summary
A determined first class honours student with great work ethic and eagerness to learn. Currentlyentering final year of a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering in ATU Galway. Recently completed a manufacturing CO-Op placement in Stryker Anngrove in CArrigtwohill, Co. Cork. Looking to develop a career in engineering.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Co-Op
Stryker Anngrove
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Worked in Operations and contributed to the management of the additive manufacturing process
- Involved in power management through cycle counts, cross-referencing with prior recordings and AS400 system values
- Supported CAPA initiative for line clearance, driving improvements in the manufacturing process
- Provided daily updates and data on dual laser LRMs to Tier 3 board for upper management
- Located and investigated aged WIP, reintegrating stalled lots back into production to enhance workflow efficiency
- Participated in Kaizen/Lean Lighthouse events, documenting and detailing actions for Kaizen organizers
- Coordinated deliveries to ensure timely and accurate product distribution.
Storeman
Kerry Agribusiness Farm & Home Store
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Covered multiple branches including Ennis, Ennistymon, Corofin and Miltown Malbay
- Roles and responsibilities here included: Keep the store and surrounding area clean, presentable, and organised
- Operate forklift to load/unload pallets of feeds, fuels or fertilisers for suppliers or customers
- Receive/check GRNs for deliveries and log GRN into the computer system
- Serve customers at the till and print out their dockets
- Frequent stock and quality checks.
Education
Honours bachelor’s degree Level 8 NFQ, Third Level Education -
ATU Galway
08.2024
Leaving Certificate, Secondary Level Education -
St. Flannan’s College Ennis
06.2021
Skills
- Computer-Aided Design
- Computer Aided Manufacturing
- mathematics
- Problem Solving
- KUKA sim
- Cognex Insight Explorer
- Structural Mechanics
- Automation/PLC experience
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Minitab
- Time Management
Projects
- MicroPlast Injection Molding Machine, Team Lead, 3rd Year Group Project: Led a team to build a plug-in PLC-controlled injection molding machine, which was nominated for Best Project at the ATU Galway Engineering Expo. Delegated tasks and ensured deadlines were met. Managed electrical wiring of all components including RCBOs, relays, PLC, heating bands, 24V fan, drivers, and stepper motors. Contributed to PLC programming and led troubleshooting and testing phases. Enhanced leadership, project planning, electrical wiring, and PLC programming skills.
- Vision System, Individual project: Developed a Cognex vision system on the software Insight Explorer that would scan various pictures of highlighter pens and check for defects such as missing brand logo, absence of cap, correct colour of highlighter etc.
- CAD Modelled Steam Engine, Group Project: Made and assembled a Steam Engine using top-down design on Creo Paramatic, which was 3D printed and displayed at the Engineering Expo in ATU Galway. Modelled the cylinder, camshaft, piston and piston housing, base plate and sliding plate. Strengthened teamwork and communication abilities as well as further developing Cad skills.
- CNC Machined Pen, Individual Project: Designed pen components using Creo Parametric, assembled using CNC programming, and manufactured using CNC machine. Polished and assembled in workshop. Further developed understanding of CNC machines and G-code.
- Single Valve Cylinder and Three Sisters Air Engine, Group Project: Manufactured diverse components from drawings with workshop tools. Models of these components were then remade on Creo Paramatic. Proficient in lathes, drills, milling machines. Skilled in tolerances, fits, and safety.
References
- Tim McNamara, Branch Manager, Kerry Agribusiness Ennistymon, Annfield, Ennistymon, Co. Clare, 086 202 4851
- Dr. Aoife O’Brien, Lecturer in Mathematics, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering, Atlantic Technological University, ATU Galway City, Old Dublin Road, Galway, H91 T8NW, +353 (0)91 742049
Timeline
Manufacturing Co-Op
Stryker Anngrove
04.2024 - 09.2024
Storeman
Kerry Agribusiness Farm & Home Store
05.2022 - 02.2024
Honours bachelor’s degree Level 8 NFQ, Third Level Education -
ATU Galway
Leaving Certificate, Secondary Level Education -
St. Flannan’s College Ennis
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