Engineer Design
Resume:
ZOILO-LUIS ALVIAR
Chesapeake, VA 23323
abld12@r.postjobfree.com
Maesa Group, Head Office New York, New York
Aug09 to Current
Position: Executive Director of Engineering (Research and Development)
. Project manages and oversees the design and engineering of all
assigned projects from cradle to grave.
. Propose concepts and designs for the cosmetic industry and related
products.
. Collaborate with Production Manager in designing plant layout and
equipment placement.
. Directly assist VP of Engineering with computing operating budgets,
compiling reports, and conducting special investigations and studies
to evaluate efficiency of engineering programs.
. Formulate plans, designs, cost estimates, and specifications for all
component fabrication.
HCT Packaging, Inc., Santa Monica, California
Jul05 to May09
Position: Chief Design Engineer (New product Development)
. In-charge of conceptualizing and designing complex mechanism.
. Manage prototype development and provide detailed documentation to
prepare for production.
. Directs activities of workers in engineering department of component
production or overseas factory.
. Advises management on engineering problems: Apportions work among
engineering staff according to specialized training.
. Directs engineering personnel in formulating plans, designs, cost
estimates, and specifications for all component fabrication.
. Supervises engineering office workers computing operating budgets,
compiling reports, and conducting special investigations and studies
to evaluate efficiency of engineering programs.
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., beaverton, Oregon
Jul01 to Jul05
Position: Senior Design Engineer 4 / Industrial Design Director (New
Product Development)
. Design & develop opto-mechanical products; i.e. a family of
riflescopes, spotting scopes, &binoculars.
. Translation of current industry trends, benchmarking, and product
competitors.
. Insuring the design process moves forward creatively, strategically,
and efficiently.
. Providing leadership in developing new products within cost and
timeframe in check.
. Participating in field research to understand expectations & consumer
perceptions as well as market trends.
. Manage design development process and design budget.
. Generate procedures of Design of Experiment and Design for Assembly &
Manufacture.
Triad Speakers, Inc., Portland, Oregon
May00 to Jul01
Position: Senior Engineer / Industrial Designer (New Product Development)
. Manage 3 or more simultaneous projects.
. Develop projects from conceptual design to production phase.
. Generate Bill of Materials and cost analysis.
. Conduct weekly instructional classes to the engineering team on
Mechanical & Industrial Design theories and disciplines, design tools,
and analytical methods.
. Program and operate CNC machines for prototypes and production parts.
. Propose continuous improvement on manufacturing method and design
modifications.
Moore Electronics Inc., Tualatin, Oregon
May99 to May00
Position: Senior Production / Manufacturing Engineer
. Design and re-design electronic cables to meet or exceed customer's
specifications.
. Develop strategies for manufacturing process improvements with
graphical and numerical methods for data analysis.
. Responsible for equipment, production tooling, resource allocation and
scheduling.
. Specify and design cost-effective, high-quality, high-yield assembly &
test methods / equipment.
. Design plant layout incorporating material handling and requirements /
just-in-time principles.
Modo, Inc. Technology Transport, Beaverton, Oregon
Aug98 to May99
Position: Consultant Design Engineer
. Analyze current production processes and implement cost reduction
techniques.
. Generate mechanical documentation for production; direct assembly of
mechanical mockups & prototypes.
. Responsible for developing, validating and testing design concepts.
. Create new product introduction schedules and implement progressive
manufacturing processes.
Warn Industries, Inc: Milwaukie, Oregon
Mar94 to Jul98
Position: Design Engineer / CIM (Winch & Hoist) Division & Ford's Center
Disconnect
. Supervise assembly line and machining cell, including designing
miscellaneous tooling, jigs and fixtures, Poke-Yoke devices...for low-
volume / high-product-mix production.
. Develop and maintain necessary documentation in accordance to ISO 9000
compliance.
. Develop quality plan, cost reduction efforts and process refinement
for assembly.
. Worked in conjunction with the TPS task force to develop the first
Warn-TPS style production process and plant layout.
Position: Design Engineer / Nissan Automatic/Kia Vacuum Hublock Research
and Development team
. Customer communication involving updates in design directions,
modifications, and/or recommendations.
. Organize brainstorming meetings and design reviews.
. Coordinate field research and laboratory testing.
. Design and schedule fabrication of test and assembly fixtures.
. Write production, assembly, and test procedures.
. Conduct theoretical analysis of mechanical parts.
Ziba Design Inc: Portland, Oregon
Sep90 to Mar94
Position: Design Support Coordinator/Manager
. Coordinate design reviews and refinements of final design concepts.
. Schedule deliveries for models and supplies with clients and vendors.
. Maintain schedule for incoming and current projects.
. Responsible for quality control and generating cosmetic drawings and
working drawings for the engineering department and prototype shop.
. Construct models from a variety of materials for concept and volume
studies.
United States Marine Corps:
Mar84 to Aug87- Honorably Discharged
KC-130 Crew Member (First Mech) MCAS-Cherry Point, NC Sep85-Jan86, Aug86-
Aug87
. Responsible for top, combat-ready mechanical operation of aerial-
refueler and transport squadron of KC-130 Aircraft.
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. Organize personnel, equipment, and supplies for aerial support
missions, including aerial refueling & paratroop training.
. Train and supervise new personnel on basic aircraft maintenance and
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Parts and Maintenance Expediter MCAS-Futenma, Okinawa, Japan Feb86-Jul86
(Overseas Deployment)
. Manage inventory of aircraft related maintenance equipment and
supplies.
. Provide parts acquisition support for missions and aerial operations
EDUCATION
Oregon Institute of Technology: Portland, Oregon May02
Bachelor of Science / Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Minor in
Mechanical Engineering
University of Washington: Seattle, Washington May90
Pursued Bachelor of Arts / Industrial Design
Seattle Central Community College: Seattle, Washington May 88
Associates in Technical Drafting and Computer Aided Design
AWARDS
Cum Laude Standing-Oregon Institute of Technology (GPA 3.90) Klamath Falls,
OR May02
Naval Commendation Service Medal-Marine Air Station, Cherry Point, NC -
USMC July 87
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon - Marine Air Station Futenma Okinawa, Japan -
USMC July 86
2 Meritorious Promotions (Top of the class) Chanute Air Force Base,
Champagne, IL - USMC Mar 85
Notable Skills and Abilities:
CAD software proficiency:
SOLIDWORKS 2009 +COSMOSworks & COSMOSflow IRONCAD V4.2
THINK3 THINKDESIGN V9.0 AUTOCAD V14
UNIGRAPHICS-SDRC IDEAS V11 CADKEY V99
PRO-ENGINEER r17 DRAFIX V4.0
Industry practices and standards:
Adv. Product Quality Planning & Control ISO & QS 9000 Certification
Plan (APQP)
Design for Experiments (DOE) Production Part Approval
Process (PPAP)
Design for Manufacturability & Assembly Statistical Process Control
(DFMA) (SPC)
Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) Quality Function Deployment
(QFD)
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)
Machine programming & operation:
Fanuc Controller MasterCAM 8.0
Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Milling and Lathe operation
PC software:
MS XP office2007 tools: Excel, Word, MS Project 2003
Outlook
MS PowerPoint 2003 Visio Pro 4.0
REFERENCES:
Sergio Ramos Design Assurance Eng, St. Jude Medical, Sylmar
CA 402-***-****
Scott Desson VP of Global Engineer, Maesa Group (908)
392-4497
Josh Kornfeld President, General Assembly Design (206)
300-7285
Kip Clohessy: Senior Design Engineer, Warn Industries
503-***-**** x7427
Sohrab Vossoughi: President, Ziba Design, Inc (503)
223-9606
Kate Lin Director of Project Manager, HCT Packaging (310)
869-3041
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