J
avier Cordova
Mechanical Engineer
Product Design & Development ~
Visionary ~ Manufacturing Project Management
Highly skilled and accomplished professional with a solid background in
design, planning, budget control and turnkey project management. Competent,
comfortable, and seasoned in handling multiple high-level project
simultaneously. Effortlessly communicates with customers, able to
understand their needs and provide ideal solutions. Resourceful achiever
with an exceptional & proven ability for mechanical integrations.
Key Skills & Expertise
? Mechanical ? Project
Engineering Management ? Bilingual Spanish
? Mechanical Design ? AutoCAD
? SQL
? Troubleshooting ? SolidWorks
? MS Office Suite
Experience & Notable Contributions
GOODMAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY ( Houston, TX ( 2013-2014
A designer, manufacturer, and seller of residential and light and
commercial air conditioning, heating and indoor air quality products.
Manufacturing Engineer
Research, design, and develop key components used in heating systems,
cooling units, and air quality products used in both commercial and
residential applications, managing the process from prototype to design and
production stages.
Contributions & Process Development:
< Provided engineering support during the manufacturing process,
troubleshooting concerns with various components such as evaporator
coils, powder painting, and steel forming press.
< Designed and directly responsible for the assembly and installation
of a new refrigerant pump system that efficiently vaporizes R-410
valued at $50K.
< Project Manager credited with successfully leading a $400K
galvanized steel assembly capital development.
< Credited with improving productivity as a direct result of my
production line relocation strategy, effectively utilizing
available space avoiding costly reconstruction.
< Reduced downtime by improving leak detection systems for
refrigerant coils.
< Created layout updates for the production lines.
VACUUM TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED ( Oak Ridge, TN ( 2009-2013
A Tennessee-based R&D and manufacturer of vacuum components and leak
detection systems.
Sales and Service Engineer
Consulted with clients in both the United States & Mexico, assisting with
troubleshooting technical issues, leak detection, gas analysis, and
calibrated leaks on equipment produced by VTI and others.
Key Accomplishments:
. Collaborated with clients in capital expenditure projects leading to the
acquisition of new leak test machinery.
. Installed and effectively engaged new systems on-site for clients.
. Provided hands-on technical & theoretical training to Engineers,
Maintenance Technicians, and Machine Operators for clients - both in
person and virtually.
. Clearly translated operation manuals from English to Spanish.
. Singularly responsible for increasing VTI's client base by over 150% in
Mexico (see chart).
RHEEM MANUFACTURING COMPANY A/C DIVISION ( Nuevo Laredo, Mexico ( 2006-2009
A leading provider of total heating, cooling and water heating solutions.
Mechanical Project Engineer
Project Engineer responsible for equipment and final product quality for
multiple company facilities, led the design, installation, set up, and
startup of several production lines with a total budget of $7 million.
Key Accomplishments (
Specialized Equipment Expertise
High Pressure Decay & Mass Spectrometry Production Reporting Systems with IT
Leak Tests Server Software
Helium Recovery and Recycle System Coil Fabrication Cells Systems
A/C Run Test Stations Fin Presses & Dies
Coil Expanders Hair Pin Benders
Development Certifications Memberships
ADDITIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Technologist in Mechatronics, Center for Engineering & Industrial
Development, Quer ataro, Mexico 2005
*Completed a project where I designed a leak detection work station in
SOLIDWORKS for the Mannan Hummen Company*
MEMBERSHIPS CERTIFICATIONS
Member of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Member of The Project Management Institute
PMI & PMP Certifications currently in progress
COURSEWORK
Project Management for Engineers SolidWorks
Ansys Basic Knowledge CAD/CAM for Manufacturing
Introduction to FANUC Programming Introduction to NI LabVIEW
Root Cause Analysis Mind Map & iMap Software
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
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. Charged with new equipment selection, acquisition, installation, setup,
employee training, and start up.
. Designed and consulted on the installation and startup of a $200k gas
pipeline, and developed customized vacuums and R-410a refrigerant charge
stations for A/C condensing units valued at $500k.
. Selected and supervised service contractors working on new processing
equipment for production.
. Leading Engineer for multiple high-priority capital projects, analyzing
feasibility, project planning, and budget control.
. Supported production lines with troubleshooting issues.
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MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS
. Credited with increasing production by 245% per shift due to my design
and installation of new mechanical tools, updating hardware & software,
and performing corrective maintenance (see chart).
. Designed three new aluminum multi-position fixtures that effectively
reduced production space by 600%.
. Developed a customized vacuum & R-410a refrigerant charge station which
increased production by 50%, reduced power consumption from 6 amps down
to 1.5, and reduced refrigerant recycle from 5 oz to .25 oz.
. Designed an integration of a pressure booster system to increase nitrogen
pressure from 250 to 600 psi - effectively saving $15k per year and
having a ROI in the first year.
. Devised a new production line that greatly increased productivity by 138%
consistently.
. Charged with new equipment selection, acquisition, installation, setup,
employee training, and start up.
. Designed and consulted on the installation and startup of a $200k gas
pipeline, and developed customized vacuums and R-410a refrigerant charge
stations for A/C condensing units valued at $500k.
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installing new mechanical tools, updating hardware & software controls,
and performing corrective maintenance.
. Designed three aluminum multi-position fixtures