RESUME

Professional oriented towards results and excellent developer of work teams, 20+ year experience focused on the Management of different processed such as Metalworking, Electric and Automotive/Aerospace Industry, Using Lean Manufacturing techniques and Engineering tools like 3D modeling software, Lean Six Sigma principles, One-Piece-Flow and Just-In-Time techniques, continuous improvement implementation, ISO 9000, 5S’, etc. as well as a vast experience on financial resources administration and material management for the steering of a company. Desirable experience on the objective fulfillment of a company, such as execution of production and engineering projects, introduction of new equipment and processes, support for the design of production lines etc. Accustomed to working under pressure and with multiple skills for the utilization of different management tools, such as identification and follow up of control indicators (productivity and efficiency, quality assurance, costs, material and inventory management, introduction of new equipment and processes, scrap reduction, fixture-tool design and new production lines, etc).

EXPERIENCE

ARCADIA ARCHITECTURAL & OLDCASTLE BUILDING ENVELOPE

Phoenix, AZ 85009 Apr-2012 to Present

Design and manufacturer of curtain wall, sliding and swing doors, windows, storefronts and Glass

Warehouse Lead

Responsible for receive and inspect hardware and raw materials

Responsible for shipping finish goods, aluminum extrusions and miscellaneous

Manage inventory accuracy trough monitoring daily warehouse activities

Keep equipment and tools operating by enforcing operating instructions

Maintain storage area clean, identified and well organized

Comply and enforce the environmental and safety company policies

Perform all clerical and coordinator duties when needed

ART LEATHER, LLC

Otay Mesa, CA 92154 Nov-2010 to Oct-2011

Custom photo albums, flush mount albums, self-mounted and matted folios

Plant Manager

Reorganize Production and Lay-out to transfer the assembly processes from San Diego, CA to Tijuana, Mexico

Document all the transition in order to meet our goals and customer deadlines and requirements

Keeping control of the raw material, wip and finished goods as well the storage and disposal of the hazardous and waste material

QA and QC Implementation to identifying critical control points, and establish cross training in Tijuana, MX

Introduction of the continuous improvement concept and new products to All levels of production

Instrumental in the develop of the company web page, where headquarters in east coast will have in real-time information about Production status (WIP), Inventory, Shipments, etc.

Improve product turnaround from 4 months to 1 month, using Lean Manufacturing techniques. With this, as well we reduce our daily WIP from $300K to $75K USD

Increased sales and company profits up to 2.5 million USD

HST AUTOMOTIVE, LLC

San Diego / Escondido, CA 92029 Aug-2003 to Apr-2005 / Nov-2008 to Sep-2010

Carbon fiber products (Sporting goods-Automotive-Aerospace), development and production of electric and armoring vehicles

Senior Program Engineer / General Manager

Create production lay-out in a world-class company to set automotive processes in Tijuana, Mexico facility.

Implementation of MIG and TIG welding lines as well the installation of one of the top-of-the-line downdraft paint booth and reconditioned a custom IR cure conveyor spray paint system

Design a production line for a composite automotive parts (Fiberglass and Carbon fiber) utilizing lean manufacturing concepts

R&D and production of Electric, Armoring and the Shelby Cobra SC427 vehicles.

Introduction and implementation of new equipment and materials in the Production of Electric and Armoring Vehicles.

Implementation of new materials in the manufacture of Composite tools, molds, plugs and master pieces.

Responsible for design review and approvals as well the lean manufacturing concepts implementation.

Responsible for the introduction of new products in the manufacturing plant located in Tijuana, Mexico.

Build a new warehouse to maintain and control hazardous material

Instrumental of ISO/TS 16949 quality procedures implementation

Organize and trained production and office staff in the concepts of armoring levels, as well the associated materials used in the process

Introduce new concepts, designs, equipment and parts in the development and Production of various electrical vehicles (2, 3 & 4 wheelers)

Investigation and analysis of quality problems to determine cause and implement corrective actions (PFMEA)

Instrumental to Update Bill Of Materials to implement the usage of local (Mexican) resources

Certify the assembly processes of the Shelby Cobra 427 S/C, by Carrol Shelby, in Tijuana MX

Introduce the Shelby Cobra 427 S/C and Mustang GT-Shelby product to Mexican market

Manage projects with an average of 3 million USD

ARCE CABINETS

Lakeside, CA 92040 May-2005 to Oct-2008

Custom cabinetry, Millwork

Production - Project Manager

Implementation of engineering and lean manufacturing concepts on production floor.

Implementation of semi-automated (numerical control) machinery.

Organized and trained production and office staff.

Responsible for design approvals and manufacturing.

Increased sales and company profits up to 500K USD.

Implementation of 5S system in production floor.

Implement corrective actions base on customer complaints and state regulations.

OCA (Orange County Alternator)

Mira Loma, CA 91752 Nov-2002 to May-2003

Automotive alternator and starter aftermarket refurbish

Production - Plant Manager

Create production lay-out to set production processes in Tijuana, Mexico facility.

Organizing production and office staff and create the proper documentation for production

Responsible for pilot runs and mass production.

Instrumental of ISO & QS 9000 procedures implementation.

Responsible for the control and disposal of hazardous materials and the monitoring of fume discharge to the environment.

Investigation and analysis of quality problems to determine cause and implement corrective actions.

PIONEER

San Diego, CA 92154 Oct-2001 to Oct-2002

Speaker and metal cabinetry division

Production Assistant Manager

Create production lay-out for new company products, including metal shop & assembly lines.

Organizing production staff.

Utilized time-studies in developing smooth production lines.

Run prototypes for product qualifications.

Create Bill Of Materials.

Responsible for pilot runs and mass production.

Elaboration of Operation Procedure Sheet, Flow charts, Visual aids and Quality goals.

Implementation of ISO/5S’s/QS 9000 concepts and procedures

Investigation and analysis of quality problems to determine cause and implement corrective actions.

A X I O H M

San Diego, CA 92128 Jun-1999 to Oct-2001

Dot matrix printers and ink ribbon cartridges

Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for business production cell and documentation of the following: Operation Procedure Sheet, Flow charts, Engineering Change Orders, Deviations reports, NCMR, and more

Responsible of pilot runs and mass production.

Implemented and managed new product-models.

Instrumental in increasing production yield from 80% to 95% utilizing SPC tools and the implementation of fixtures and tooling for production.

Increase division revenues up to 500K by implementing cost reduction programs.

LEYMEX (Hyundai Co.)

Tijuana, BC Mexico Oct-1993 to Jun-1999

Containers and trailer chassis manufacturing

Production Manager

Responsible for parts manufacturing and production planning.

Responsible for the introduction of new products and pilot runs.

Prepared Operation Procedures Sheets, including visual aids.

Established a system of documentation control.

Implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

Instrumental in the implementation and programing of CNC machines.

Implementation of MIG and TIG welding lines.

Implementation of shot blast and paint line.

Establishment of an inventory control system for raw, WIP and final products.

Designed fixtures and tooling for production.

Use of different types of steel for the manufacture of trailer chassis, steel containers and aluminum dry-refrigerated van trailers.

Established a Quality Control System.

EDUCATION

Technological Institute - Tijuana, B.C. ( 1985 - 1990 )

Electro-Mechanic Engineer

ADDITIONAL COURSES & SKILLS

Languages: English and Spanish.

SAP & AS 400 (IBM PC--Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office Suites).

Lean Manufacturing methods.

Design of Experiments (DOE).

AutoCAD (3D-Modeling).

SolidWorks.

Microvellum Manufacturing Software.

ISO 9001 / 14001, AS 9100, TS 16949.

Design, Fabrication and Development of Production Processes.

Mouldless Manufacturing Techniques for Composite Fibers (VARTM - CCBM - LRTM).

Fabrication of Composite Tools and Master Plug (OptiPlus).

Certified Forklift Operator.

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