Sarah Bruce
PHONE  +857.719.5275CELL ADDRESS 39 ROSEWAY ST BOSTON, MA 02130 EMAIL  [email protected]
EDUCATION
Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Cambridge, MA
Supply Chain Management, Masters of Engineering in Logistics
International Logistics Fellowship 2012-2013
University of Washington - Seattle, WA Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
2012- 13
1996-01
WORK EXPERIENCE
Peace Corps Volunteer, Technology Transfer Specialist at CIATEQ (Advanced Technology Center)- Queretaro, Mexico 2010-12
 Won a $352,000 USD grant after writing a proposal for funding by the IADB (Inter-American Development Bank) for the
construction of Mexico’s first bio-refinery for jet fuel in coordination with ASA (Aeropuertos Servicios y Auxiliares).
 Designed 4 client surveys for product development projects with IMBERA, designer of Coca-Cola refrigerators in Mexico.
 Created an internet tool to help link local volunteers to 120 non-profits in Queretaro, Mexico.
 Collaborated with 4 MIT graduate students and professors from Mexico to design and deliver an interactive 6-week long
workshop for on product development for 12 university students in Mexico. Group formed a corporation in 2012.
 Won $2000 USAID grant to train, implement and study the impact of the solar stoves in local communities.
 Designed and facilitated 50 hour long workshop in Process Improvement for 15 lead engineers who identified 4 internal
projects to change within the organization.
Process Engineering Manager, Cascade Designs, Inc.– Seattle, WA
2009-10
 Worked closely with manufacturing engineers, development engineers, and production staff in the continuous improvement
of 6 existing manufacturing technologies and equipment processes.
 Helped reduce quality issues on a key product line from a high of 28% to an average of 2.6%.
 Partnered with key suppliers to improve quality of purchased goods. Drove increased quality & reduction in scrap.
Product Manager-Water Treatment & Hydration, Cascade Designs, Inc. – Seattle, WA
2006-09
 Directed new product launches of over 28 new products through development and commercialization in under 12 months.
New water filtration products won Outdoor Industry award in Europe and Editor’s Choice Award from Backpacker Magazine
and created over $1.7 million of new sales.
 Partnered with international and domestic third parties to develop new materials to meet specific product requirements.
 Worked with manufacturing team to bring hydration line with new processes to factory in Seattle.
 Integrated consumer feedback into in-house manufacturing to improve hydration product line, resulting in increased
domestic sales by 20%.
 Generated product specifications for new product based on market and consumer testing, production and testing of
prototypes and incorporating user feedback to product design.
 Compiled and authored development and design documentation including testing and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
(FMEA).
Test Engineer, Cascade Designs, Inc. – Seattle, WA
2004-06
 Developed and executed test plans for new and existing products to ensure product met customer& standard requirements.
 Managed Research and Development lab and its renovations to improve internal testing capabilities
 Established improved testing protocols and documentation standards.
Mechanical Engineer, NAVSEA, NUWC -Keyport, WA
 Worked on a variety of reverse engineering projects which involved redesign, mechanical packaging design, Rapid
Prototyping with Selective Laser Sintering.
2002-04
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Treasurer, Imaginate- helped found a non-profit organization to develop educational programs in emerging markets.
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Intel Corp Internship for 9 months in metrology and SPC. Engineering Student Council (ESC)-Industry Liaison 1 online career fair.
Eco Challenge Expedition Race 2000, 2001, 2002 – Malaysia, New Zealand and Fiji & Primal Quest 2006-Utah
Other Interests: ski mountaineering, sailing, biking, backpacking, skiing, climbing, adventure racing, running, and growing grapes.