Tanner Cone
Hazlehurst,GA
Summary
Qualified mechanical engineer with a strong understanding of engineering equipment and software. Dedicated to delivering precise work with keen attention to detail. Recognized for achieving challenging project deadlines while staying within manufacturing constraints.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Statesboro, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Completed exhaustive research into aerosol science using databases, physical records, and digital resources.
- Presented research at GS4 Symposium (2025) and engineering research symposium (2025).
- Co-authored academic paper on the subject of aerosol science.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Aniruddha Mitra | (912) 682-4175 | mitra@georgiasouthern.edu
Engineering Co-op
Southern Nuclear Company
Baxley, GA
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported quality control team to perform inspections per ASME Operation and Maintenance code for operation of a nuclear plant.
- Verified cable routing to ensure low voltage cables in plant were not routed through adverse environments.
- Collected data on relief valves in core areas to aid in creating a quality assurance database.
- Assisted engineers in core business on the Programs team.
- Worked cross-functionally with other departments using communication skills to ensure tasks were done safely and efficiently.
- Christopher Lowe | (423) 367-3066 | CLOWE@southernco.com
Process Engineering Co-op
PCC Airfoils
Douglas, GA
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Analyzed casting defect data to determine robust cost-savings solutions.
- Reverse engineered wax components for solidification and shrink prediction modeling.
- Used process control methods to ensure manufacturing quality meets customer specifications.
- Organized data to submit casting qualification package for significant process changes.
- Tested ceramic material to determine modulus of rupture for process control.
- Worked with process control engineers to improve testing equipment and procedure for better quality data and results.
- Presented data and progress in weekly meetings for supervisors.
- Thomas Tharpe | (912) 720-5283 | thomas.tharpe@pccairfoils.com
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12.2025
Skills
- CAD Modelling
- Microsoft Office
- Applied Data Analytics
- Forecast and Cost Modeling
- MATLAB
- Lean Manufacturing Methods
- Database Queries (SQL, Microsoft Access)
- Team Communication
- Time Management
- Literature reviews
- Research and analysis
Websites
Timeline
Engineering Co-op
Southern Nuclear Company
05.2025 - 08.2025
Research Associate
Department of Mechanical Engineering
10.2023 - Current
Process Engineering Co-op
PCC Airfoils
01.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Southern University