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Rylee Stiltner

Unicoi

Summary

Engineering professional with industrial manufacturing, healthcare, project management, data analytics, and continuous improvement experience. Senior Feedstock Technician at Eastman Chemical Company with demonstrated success leading qualification programs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, developing technical reporting systems, conducting engineering analyses, and supporting strategic business initiatives. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering at Auburn University with graduate coursework in Project Management and Biomedical Applications of Polymeric Materials. Former Certified Nursing Assistant with direct patient care experience and a strong interest in applying engineering principles to healthcare facilities, medical technologies, and healthcare operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Improvement Intern

Eastman Chemical Company
02.2026 - Current

Supported manufacturing operations through process monitoring, troubleshooting, performance analysis, and optimization activities.
• Led projects focused on yield improvement, cost reduction, and production reliability.

Senior Feedstock Technician

Eastman Chemical Company
08.2022 - Current

Coordinated qualification procedures involving laboratory personnel, scientists, operations teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders.
• Managed testing plans, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate qualification projects involving millions of pounds of industrial feedstocks.
• Developed and expanded Power BI dashboards that improved project visibility and business metrics.
• Maintain qualification databases and data governance systems.
• Conduct technical evaluations using engineering principles, statistical analysis, and risk-based decision making.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering recommendations, and management presentations.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) analyses and support process optimization initiatives.
• Support SOP development, quality systems, and continuous improvement effortsCoordinated qualification procedures involving laboratory personnel, scientists, operations teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders.
• Managed testing plans, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate qualification projects involving millions of pounds of industrial feedstocks.
• Developed and expanded Power BI dashboards that improved project visibility and business metrics.
• Maintain qualification databases and data governance systems.
• Conduct technical evaluations using engineering principles, statistical analysis, and risk-based decision making.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering recommendations, and management presentations.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) analyses and support process optimization initiatives.
• Support SOP development, quality systems, and continuous improvement effortsCoordinated qualification procedures involving laboratory personnel, scientists, operations teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders.
• Managed testing plans, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate qualification projects involving millions of pounds of industrial feedstocks.
• Developed and expanded Power BI dashboards that improved project visibility and business metrics.
• Maintain qualification databases and data governance systems.
• Conduct technical evaluations using engineering principles, statistical analysis, and risk-based decision making.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering recommendations, and management presentations.
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) analyses and support process optimization initiatives.
• Support SOP development, quality systems, and continuous improvement efforts

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ballad Health
06.2018 - 05.2022
  • Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and mobility support.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Collaborated with nurses, physicians, therapists, and healthcare professionals.
    • Maintained compliance with patient safety and infection prevention standards.
    • Developed firsthand understanding of healthcare operations and clinical environments

Education

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
12-2026

Graduate Certificate - Chemical Engineering

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
05-2022

Skills

  • Lean six sigma
  • Technical documentation
  • DOE (Design of Experiments)
  • Sample Manager
  • Microsoft office

Certification

  • Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Chemical Engineering
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Timeline

Process Improvement Intern

Eastman Chemical Company
02.2026 - Current

Senior Feedstock Technician

Eastman Chemical Company
08.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ballad Health
06.2018 - 05.2022

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering

Auburn University

Graduate Certificate - Chemical Engineering

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

East Tennessee State University
Rylee Stiltner