Isabel Deane (Haut) Dale
hautid@rose-hulman.edu | (815)-351-5302 | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-haut1292/
Engineering Portfolio: https://isabeldhaut.wixsite.com/website | Art Portfolio: https://isabeldhaut.wixsite.com/mysite
Multidisciplinary engineer with a B.S. in Engineering Design (Product Design concentration) and an M.S. in Engineering Management, with experience in product development, competitive analysis, and cross-functional project leadership. Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, analyze technical data, and deliver innovative solutions in highly regulated environments. Experienced presenting to stakeholders, supporting new product introductions, and translating complex technical findings into actionable recommendations.
Education: Bachelor of Science Engineering Design May 2025
Specialization in Product Design and Minor in Art
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN GPA: 3.64/4.0
Related Courses: Graphical Communications, Materials Engineering,
Systems Accounting and Modeling 2, Mechanics of Materials, Lean Manufacturing,
Circuits Sensors & Measurements, and Engineering Statistics
Master of Science Engineering Management May 2025
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN GPA: 3.64/4.0
Related Courses: User Experience, Human Factors, Project Management,
Safety Engineering, User Experience, Human Factors, Manufacturing Systems,
Production & Operations Management, Technical Entrepreneurship
Skills: Core Competencies:
Product Development, Project Management, Technical Research, Technical Communication,
Cross-Functional Collaboration, Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement
Product Development Tools and Methods:
CAD Modeling, Prototype Development, Design Validation, Competitive Benchmarking,
Product Testing, Design for Manufacturability, Supplier Collaboration, Requirements Development,
User-Centered Design
Engineering Methods and Testing:
Root Cause Analysis, Gap Analysis, Material Selection, Tolerance Stack-Ups, Performance Testing,
Usability Testing
Engineering Software and Systems:
Creo Parametric, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Minitab, MATLAB, Python, MS Office, Java, Python,
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
Experience: Cook Medical | Continuous Improvement Engineer | Bloomington & Ellettsville, IN Dec 2025 – Present
Manufacturing Engineer 1, Continuous Improvement (Cook Medical Holdings) – Global Sterilization
- Created the Global Packaging Library to improve document standardization and accessibility
- Serve as Global Process Owner for Primary Package Handling, driving standardized practices
- Evaluate corporate level standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM, & EN ISO) to perform gap assessments that strengthen process consistency & regulatory compliance across global operations
- Lead product development with external manufacturers
- Support sterilization audits by sourcing technical documentation for regulatory compliance
- Evaluate potential supplier products to meet quality, regulatory, and operational requirements
- Develop Process Challenge Devices (PCDs) to support sterilization cycle validation
- Analyze global sterilization cycles to identify process efficiencies and continuous improvement
- Maintain documentation for packaging to improve process consistency and knowledge transfer
- Develop sterilization loading configurations to improve process performance and validation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sterility Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, and Global Engineering teams
- Manage concurrent engineering projects from concept through implementation
Co-Op | Cook Medical | Sterilization & Packaging Engineering | Bloomington & Ellettsville, IN Jun 2025 – Dec 2025
Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op: Global Sterilization Team (Cook Medical Holdings)
- Developed Sterilization Systems Remediation and Critical Components Inventory Database
- Collected PLM data from global entities to standardize documentation and process visibility
- Collaborated across Engineering, Maintenance, and Sterilization to support process improvements
- Designed current and future state flowcharts for secondary suppliers and primary package handling
- Presented project updates during Global meetings
- Developed working knowledge of Controlled Manufacturing Area (CMA) procedures supporting regulated medical device manufacturing
- Supported sterilization validation through bioburden, endotoxin, process water, and PCD testing
Senior Capstone Design Project | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Terre Haute, IN Sept. 2024 – May 2025
Project Manager | Pipestand Innovation
- Directed a multidisciplinary design project from concept development through final delivery
- Partnered with stakeholders to define project objectives and customer-focused deliverables
- Developed and maintained a project schedule using a Gantt chart to track milestones and priorities
- Facilitated team meetings, assigned action items, and monitored project progress
- Led usability testing and translated user feedback into product improvements
- Conducted bi-weekly performance reviews to improve team accountability and execution
- Built a centralized documentation system to improve collaboration and version control
- Evaluated make-versus-buy decisions based on cost, manufacturability, and schedule
- Managed procurement by identifying required materials, developing purchasing plans, and coordinating acquisition of project components
- Developed, documented, and submitted two Intellectual Property (IP) proposals
Co-Op | GE Appliances | New Product Introduction (NPI) | Louisville, KY May 2024 – Aug 2024
Mechanical Engineering Co-Op: Features & Appearances Unit
- Designed CAD models in Creo to support prototype development and product refinement
- Evaluated optimal microphone port designs through engineering analysis and performance testing
- Assessed wall oven glass concepts for manufacturability, performance, and design
- Submitted two Intellectual Property proposals supporting product innovation
- Performed tape loading analysis to see component performance and improve design reliability
- Benchmarked competitor products through engineering teardowns and feature analysis
- Conducted engineering testing to evaluate plastic housing performance across multiple design configurations, using results to support design recommendations
Co-Op | GE Appliances | Competitive Analysis | Louisville, KY Aug 2023 – Dec 2023
Mechanical Engineering Co-Op: Clothes Care Unit
- Conducted competitive analysis on Top Load and Front Load Smart Dispense Washers
- Automated Keithley data processing with my Python script to improve analysis efficiency
- Collaborated cross-functionally to develop a Creo CAD model for an LED module supporting ongoing product development activities
- Performed turnover, dry-load sensing, and soil testing to validate product performance
- Conducted dryer teardowns to evaluate competitor designs and manufacturing methods
- Participated in the Co-op Design Challenge, designing an innovation that resulted in a patent
- Modernized the Competitive Showroom database to improve accessibility and organization
Internship | General Dynamic Ordnance and Tactical Systems | Williston, VT Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
Product/Production Engineering Intern
- Created complex Creo assemblies of up to 180 components for design and manufacturing support
- Utilized root cause analysis techniques to investigate issues related to rounds clearing
- Reviewed maintenance manuals to improve technical documentation and product support
- Developed firing-cycle visualization models to improve technical communication
- Performed tolerance stack-ups to verify screw clearance and pin/gear interactions
- Developed material selection matrices supporting engineering design decisions
- Conducted carrier belt testing to evaluate manufacturability and product performance
- Completed Non-Conformance, Change Request, and From-To Documentation
- Managed Tool Request forms efficiently to support project needs
Activities:
- Undergraduate Teaching Assistant March 2023 – May 2025
- Grader for Rose-Hulman Mathematics Department Sept 2021 – May 2025
- Member of the Rose-Hulman Choir, Drama Club & Chamber Choir Aug 2022 – May 2025
- Member of Rose-Hulman Varsity Cheerleading Sep 2024 – Feb. 2025
- Member of the Rose-Hulman Varsity Softball Team Aug. 2022 – Mar. 2024
- Member of Rose-Hulman Varsity Cross Country / Track and Field Teams June 2021 – August 2022
- Partook in Rose-Human’s rigorous 4-week Math and Physics (RHAMP) program July 2021 – August 2021
Honors:
- Patent Application Approved; Four Additional Applications Pending Feb 2024
- Sheets Award Recipient May 2023
- Nine-Time Dean's List Recipient at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Sept 2021 – May 2025
- National Honor Society President Aug 2020 – May 2025