Carlos D. Rincon
**** ** ****** *****: 915-***-****
El Paso, Texas 79925 Email:
**********@*********.***
ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL
Seeking to Leverage Expertise in Continuous Process Improvement & Lean
Manufacturing
Versatile, results-driven ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL, with 10+ years of broad-
spectrum and visible achievements in diverse industrial and manufacturing
arenas. Experienced and highly competent in the areas of Lean Six Sigma,
Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical and Aerospace Electronics Manufacturing,
Failure Analysis, Chemical/Material Testing, and Glass Technologies. Proven
track record for implementing concepts that increase productivity and
profitability. Exceptional ability to comprehend, coordinate and manage
concurrent projects while focusing on the overall scope. Able to balance
creative thinking with logical design ideas. Work effectively in both self-
managed and team-based projects, maintaining the highest ethical and
quality standards, professional demeanor, and cooperative attitude.
Track Record Of Performance Excellence In:
. Six Sigma Black Belt . Material Characterization .
Project Management
. Cross-Functional Team Leadership . Failure Analysis .
Chemical/Material Testing
. Process/Manufacturing Engineering . Quality Assurance .
Glass Technologies
Fluent in English and Functional Spanish Skills
Computer Proficient- Minitab, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook,
Project Manager
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CAREFUSION (Formerly CARDINAL HEALTH), El Paso, Texas
2008-2010
Six Sigma Black Belt (2008-2010)
Performed role of Lean Six Sigma Belt for a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
facility, including coaching and delivering training for all organizational
levels, conducting multiple Kaizen events, such as Variability Reduction
and Total Preventive Maintenance, and managing multiple Six Sigma projects
for addressing key cost of quality issues.
Key Achievements:
> Project leader for Thicker Glass Six Sigma BB Project, which addressed
the top customer complaint (dry ampoules) over the last three years;
Implemented new thicker glass for reducing complaints by 50%,
improving glass ampoulization process productivity by 40% and reducing
scrap by 50%; Estimated annual savings of +$250K.
> Project Leader for Benchmark Scrap Reduction Six Sigma BB Project,
which reduced glass
scrap for ampoulization processes by 30-50% over 21 machines by
implementing Scrap Control Charts and variability and waste reduction
strategies; Estimated annual savings of $150-$200K.
ENTURIA (Formerly MEDI-FLEX), El Paso, Texas
2006-2008
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (2006-2008)
Responsible for overseeing and directing process improvements for a
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing facility, including sourcing new materials and
validating new equipment, writing protocols and GMP procedures for upgraded
products/processes, project management for new processes and technology
systems for improved automation, and providing engineering support for
current manufacturing processes.
Key Achievements:
> Designed, integrated and validated new process equipment, such as
ampoulization, sub-assembly, and packaging, for continuous process
improvement.
> Spearheaded New Processes and Technology team for evaluating and
validating new equipment, such as Laser Glass Cutting Process.
> Identified as lead engineering expert for the glass cutting,
bottoming, and ampoulization processes.
> Coordinated Non-Conformance Report system, which supported Quality
Assurance
Carlos D. Rincon 915-***-****
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THE BOEING COMPANY, El Paso, Texas 1999-
2004
Materials & Processes (M&P) Lab Engineer (2000-2004)
Performed a broad range of Materials & Process (M&P) Lab activities,
including developing and documenting process procedures, conducting failure
analysis dispositions, incoming chemical and material testing, solvent bath
contamination testing, and printed wiring circuit board incoming
inspection.
> Supervised and addressed a variety of technical materials and process
issues for multiple military and aerospace programs.
> Maintained key metrics for the M&P Laboratory for cycle time
reduction.
> Developed and maintained laboratory procedures for compliance with ISO
and AS requirements.
> Served as the Program Manager for the SHEA Personal Protective
Equipment/Compressed Gases program.
> Performed Root Cause Analysis in order to identify, analyze and provide
corrective measures with respect to material design and process
control.
> Headed cross-functional CPI team, consisting of Process Engineers,
Quality Engineers, and Manufacturing Operators.
Key Achievements:
> Wrote and implemented procedures and training packages for the El Paso
facility.
> Authored the El Paso SHEA Execution Plan; and developed the Design of
Experiments for the short and long-term plans.
> Chartered and authored the final qualification report, which
consolidated all test plans and results associated with BGA Development
at the El Paso facility.
> Participated in and led several Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)
teams related to improving rework processes and solder yields.
> Implemented Lean Manufacturing initiatives and initiated variability
reduction efforts related to thermal adhesive issues.
Process Engineer (1999-2000)
Served as the lead proponent for the manufacture of electronic circuit card
assemblies for military and aerospace applications utilizing the Wave
Solder Process. Trained Operators to be productive in handling Wave Solder
Processes.
Key Achievements:
> Improved product quality by identifying design/machine related defects
and implementing process improvements.
> Spearheaded the implementation of a new wave solder machine into the
facility.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Materials Science & Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso, El
Paso, Texas
M.S., Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, University of Texas at El
Paso, El Paso, Texas
B.S., Metallurgical Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso,
Texas