Quality Manufacturing Engineer

INDUSTRIAL Engineering PROFILE

My specialty will be to increase productivity, quality, and profitability through keen data analysis and process design, significantly improving operations and to provide efficient resolution of production issues, and identify opportunities for process improvement. My personal strengths are: highly organized, dependable, pro-active, goal oriented, ability to multi-task, adapt to changes and work in a fast-paced environment.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Process Engineer •••••/••••• to •••••/•••••
? ARCOSA SA de CV, Tijuana BC, Mxico. (Wire assemblies and harnesses)

Developed continuous improvement projects implementing lean manufacturing and six sigma tools which improve the quality of products and manufacturing processes. Introduced new models (Define flow of materials parts, fabrication processes, fixtures, documentation and tools) and accomplished the improvement of the already existing ones. Established Poka Yoke devices for critical operations and equipment, and improved process flow. Person in charge to support the process of production for the fulfillment of the established goals. Developed and evaluated documents and advance manufacturing methods and process through lean techniques. Responsible to validate and document any change required in the processes. Created and updated visual aids, procedures and work instructions. Collected and analyzed data to find root cause of defects or waste in the process. Participated in leadership roles or in work teams for problem solving activities. Followed up on preventive and corrective actions of production and quality issues.

Selected contributions:
? Implementation of lean manufacturing system in production area (Philips area) obtaining a better flow of materials, introduction and heijunka system, increase of •••••% in productivity and quality.
? Collaborated with the senior manager of engineering in the establishment of the first maintenance preventive schedule ensuring optimal equipment operation.
? Re-engineering project development in pedestal area, increase of •••••% in productivity, reduction of quality issues and raw material in production area.
? Collaborated with the senior manager of production in the implementation of kanban system with the objective to reduce personnel and raw material in the production area as well as to improve flow material.


Manufacturing Engineer •••••/••••• to •••••/•••••
? Medtronic Mxico. Tijuana BC, Mxico. (Medical devices)

Worked on cost reduction projects. Collected and analyzed data to identify the root cause of defects using quality and lean manufacturing tools. Reviewed DPMs and scrap rate trend. Updated visual aids (VAs), procedures (SOPs), forms, work instructions and flowchart in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Reviewed and follow-up on preventive and corrective actions, NCMRs in conjunction with personnel in areas of production and quality control. Coordinated samples submitted by R&D, reduction of DPMs and lead time.

Selected contributions:
? Developed scrap rate reduction project with achievements of •••••% of the reduction.
? Participated in the implementation of projects of re-engineering in production lines in order to increase productivity and equipment reduction, with savings of $•••••,••••• dollars.
? Created prototype samples for the development of a new product in conjunction with another Medtronic division staff based out Tennesse, TX.


Manufacturing Engineer •••••/••••• to •••••/•••••
? Plastics AMC of Mxico S.A de C.V. Tijuana BC, Mxico. (Plastic injection molding)

Responsible for new product introduction for molding area, packaging and layouts designing, products and processes validation. Created and updated procedures, work instructions and visual aids, performed time study and motion analysis reports. In charge of maintaining scrap under acceptable levels, fixtures and go-no go gages development and implementation. Reviewed and reassessed preventive and corrective actions in conjunction with personnel in areas of production and quality control. Quality system ISO •••••/ TS ••••• support for the manufacturing area, directed personnel training as well as team working to ensure product quality through quality control techniques. Attention to suppliers, tooling and materials purchasing.

Selected contributions:
? 5 S implementation program leader within the plant, as well as training of personnel (directly and indirectly)
? Go-no go gage implementation for the detection of leakages in order to conduct the dielectric test.
? Designed work stations using lean manufacturing tools.

Maintenance Engineer •••••/••••• to •••••/•••••
? Plastics AMC of Mxico S.A de C.V. Tijuana BC, Mxico.

Coordinated activities of maintenance for injection molding machines, auxiliary equipment, robots, and facilities, procedures and visual aids development. Created and implemented work instructions. Attended to suppliers. Reviewed, assessed and follow through of preventive and corrective actions, tools and materials purchase. Oversaw control inventory and supported the documentation of the system of management of ISO quality •••••/•••••


Industrial Engineer •••••/••••• to •••••/•••••
? Nankai Mxico S.A de C.V, Tijuana BC, Mxico (Plastic injection molding) •••••

Developed manufacturing process instructions for production area. Reviewed and updated procedures of engineering and production area, following to bill of materials (BOM), supported the documentation of the system of management of ISO quality •••••/••••• Reviewed and followed up on preventive and corrective actions in conjunction with personnel in areas of production and quality control. Provided maintenance supervisor support in administrative tasks and coordinated activities of maintenance for injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, and the implementation of 5S in maintenance shop.


EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Santiago Canyon College, Orange CA, 8/••••• to Present
Certificate English as a Second Language

University of Baja California (UABC ), Tijuana Mexico, 8/••••• to 5/•••••
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Principles in Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma, ARCOSA, Tijuana, Mx. (•••••)
Course of Industrial Statistics (••••• hrs), IDET, Tijuana, Mx. (•••••)
Internal Auditor on ISO/TS •••••, Plsticos AMC, Tijuana, Mx, (•••••)
Internal Auditor on ISO •••••, Nankai Mexico, Tijuana, Mx, (•••••)
Knowledge of ISO •••••/•••••, ISO TS/•••••, GMPS, MS Office Suite and
Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, IQMS (ERP system) and ISO •••••
Fluent in Spanish