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Professional Summary

Manufacturing Engineering with over 20 years of experience in manufacturing processes & design Engineering, self motivated and focused in the results. Ability to function in leadership roles, team work player, in order to get the goals established. Ability to design Process and tools with flexibility & effectively manage multiple priorities. Good communication skills all levels through the enterprise. Experience Mechanical design, CAD Systems, Modeling 3D, CNC programming and Tooling & Machines. Team leadership skills by bringing energy and enthusiasm into group. Education

Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design Specialty Master Degree Jan/2007 Certified

Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo León

Electromechanical Engineer

Bachelor Degree Dec/1999 Certified

Instituto Tecnológico de Matamoros

Professional Experience

BETTCHER MANUFACTURING LLC. (Manufacture & Service for products Metal-Mechanical) Tooling Project Engineer May 2014 – Current

Responsible for the tools development of new projects for our Metal-forming and Sheet metal process this includes working in a team with other engineering and manufacturing disciplines in the development and application of processes to increase production quality, efficiency or volume. Verify, and validate new and existing tools for manufacturing processes. Create, maintain and update tool design and component drawings of various complexity using customer drawings, sketches, and verbal direction to provide a finished product that meets or exceeds customer expectations. Conduct new tool kickoff meetings, clarify suppliers understanding of project concept and deliverables, work through product/tooling design and draft issues, obtain and gain approvals of gate/parting line/ejection plans, review and approve preliminary and final tool designs and data, obtain regular status report and confirm with supplier visits, work through all issues to resolution. Collaborate with engineering production to resolve design problems related to materials, dimensional tolerances, service requirements manufacturing processes and cost of tooling. Development of CNC programs for introduction in the production of new components of Laser (Mazak) & Turret (Prima power) machines.

Manage new tool projects with on-time delivery to the plant & costumer requirements.

Lead/Participate in the sourcing and selection of new tooling suppliers using the identified criteria (quality, delivery, cost, safety, etc). Manage tooling suppliers.

Conduct new tool kickoff meetings, clarify suppliers understanding of project concept and deliverables, work through product/tooling design and draft issues, obtain and gain approvals of gate/parting line/ejection plans, review and approve preliminary and final tool designs and data, obtain regular status report and confirm with supplier visits, work through all issues to resolution.

Programming, set-up, and operation of CNC Punch Presses Ex5 Finn Power, Laser Optiplex-Fiber MAZAK and Press Brakes using Cad-Cam software.

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Responsible for supporting CNC Fabricates parts and create physical prototypes according to blueprints, engineering sketches, determining the type of tooling to be used & written instructions and settings.

Coordinate project assignments with sales, customer and internal plant personnel to meet specific requirements

Maintain tooling documentation files and revision control (electronic and hard copy).

Maintain tooling records, the type & Class Tooling, new tool drawings and data, tool locations, tooling life, capability status and ownership.

Manage Engineering change projects to existing tools.

Evaluate sub-contractor capabilities and the quote process for tool construction or repair.

Identify areas of concern and opportunities for improvements related to tool concept and performance and collaborate with manufacturing to achieve resolution.

Develop, implement and maintain tooling maintenance program for production dies.

Develop estimates for tooling cost and timing, cycle times, and equipment requirements for new components.

Evaluate feasibility of potential for new component designs for manufacturability in existing tooling.

Collaborate with engineering production to resolve design problems related to materials, dimensional tolerances, service requirements manufacturing processes and cost of tooling. Manitowoc Company Inc. (Manufacture & Service of products for the foodservice industries) Staff Manufacturing Engineer Feb 2013 - May 2013

I was responsible for the transfer and training to Manufacturing Engineers in the new plant in Monterrey NL, for all parts made of sheet metal processes for all models of ice machines, making the CNC programming of parts as well as all nesting and the selection of the tools in the implementation and transfer to cutting equipment like Amada turret punch and formed equipments like Cincinnati press brake of different capacities. Coordinating all activities for the realization of the try outs in the validation and approval of the first pieces FA, reporting and working together with the company groups in Mexico and USA. I was working in the definition and documentation of ME processes as well as provide Manufacturing Engineer leadership and support to operating Companies as directed. Kinetic Concepts Inc. (KCI) (Advanced Medical Technology) Sr. Manufacturing Engineer May 2012 – Feb 2013

Responsible to develop, verify, and validate new and existing manufacturing processes. Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

• Supported manufacturing organization to maintain product flow. Clarifies and corrects work instructions. Investigates and resolves technical production problems. Ensures that production personnel have the necessary documents and tools required to build quality products.

• Initiated engineering change notices, deviations. Reviews technical merit of the changes along with FDA, regulatory and customer compliance. Classifies changes as major or minor. Ensures compliance to 21 CFR 820, ISO 9001:2000, and ISO 13485:2007.

• Authorized discrepant material dispositions. Authorizes and provides rework instructions. Determines root cause of non-conformances and formulates action plans as necessary to correct. Reviews scrap and non- conformance data for trends and to establish corrective actions in the manufacturing organization.

• Supported the P&IC department on part obsolescence problems. Reviews requests for cost reduction opportunities that have technical merit. Qualifies additional sources to eliminate sole source situations.

• Provided proposals/recommendations with regards to Capital equipment purchases, cost reduction opportunities (In-sourcing/out-sourcing), and Supplier/Vendor selection. Periodically lead projects and processes; work with cross-functional teams to get the project completed.

• Completed Corrective Action & Preventive Actions (CAPAs) for process related issues.

• Developed and designs production aids, fixtures, tooling and gauges for improved production efficiency in assembly and inspection departments.

• Worked in conjunction with Maintenance Department to identify recurrent problems and to recommend and implement the upgrades of current equipment and the purchase of new equipment within regulatory requirements.

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Modular Services Company (Design, Manufacture & Service for products-Medical headwalls) Design & Manufacturing Engineer Jan 2007 - Feb 2012 Responsible to manage all engineering and maintenance activities, provide support technical to new Product Coordinator. We began with two products and I was responsible to develop and redesign current production process as well as the implementation and development of ten new products in Mexico plant. Focus on new technology considering quality time and cost as a most important objective in new products. Keep strongly communication with main plant Oklahoma design center to discuss technical activities and product configurations parts according to customer orders. Lead and Support Projects, Problem solving and decision making. Design and development of flexible Manufacturing Systems by knowledge of controls engineering (systems, networking & instrumentation and control equipment).

Developed and/or redesigned of units prototype & components (Sheet Metal process).

Originated and revised quotations and/or drawings to meet project needs.

Created, controlled and supported electronic drawing components & documentation for the production areas.

Developed standardized system for components, CNC programs, nesting planning, tools and production parts.

Continuous improvement and scrap reduction focusing and production support, modification of tooling, quoting with external suppliers and improvement on machinery.

Worked with Product Design team to best determine how to meet the project needs with reasonable equipment design and function through presentation drawings.

TPM implementation and following up for LEAN MANUFACTURING purposes, works with Production and other Maintenance Crafts in scheduling and work execution.

Anticipated equipment and parts needs and procures parts, within assigned spending limits, necessary to complete repairs on machines (CNC Press and punch). Reviews work orders and assigns tasks to maintenance employees to accomplish.

GOBAR SYSTEMS INC. (Metal stamping, Injection molding & Automation applications) Tool Design Engineer (Technology Center) Apr 2001 - Jan 2007 In charge of the designing and implementation Progressive Die, Fixtures and Gages design, Building & Development Coordinator. Studies specifications, engineering blueprints, tool orders, and shop data and confers with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures and cost. Creation, control and Support electronic drawing documentation for the tools & Plant Lay Out. Validates status report of the tooling source and report findings to personnel. Ensures tooling is launched on-time and within budget.

Modified tool designs according to trial or production service data to improve tool life or performance

(Production Tool, Dies & Gauges).

Intermediate problem solving and project management skills to coordinate continuous improvement project development and implementation.

Directed and coordinated manufacturing or building of prototype product or system.

Knowledge with QS and ISO9000, TS16949 standards. Support Manufacturing Group with quality issues and acted as a technical backup and consultant during customer meetings and corrective actions and tool changes presented to the customer.

Developed new die technologies, designs, materials, machining methods. Analysis product and equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods. Analysis data and calculation results to determine feasibility and robustness of design proposal.

Analyzed indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives and modifies or adjusts equipment designs to meet specifications. 4

Initiated cost reduction proposals and investigates proposals from other sources, compiles appropriate information, makes recommendations for action and checks on results obtained. Ensures compliance with established document control procedures.

Responsible to coordinate tool makers and all related with the projects. GOBAR SYSTEMS INC. (Stampings Plant)

Projects & Process Engineer Jul 97 - Apr 2001

In charge of Improvement design, implementation and sustainability of process automation applications, process control strategies, and control system security. Design of Pokka-Yoke, Error-Proofing and modification of gauges for inspection. As well as problem solving analysis under the inspection of an expert consultant annalist to error proof process and machinery Implementation & design of tooling for process purposes and gages for quality requirements and new product department using software CAD. Program Manager: direct the design, development, planning, Organization and integration of the projects into the Business. Updated and maintain the Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA). Customer Interface: Product and tool status review/reports, project program improvement presentations, product performance clarification and/or negotiation for Engineering Changes.

Developed plant lay out and was assigned as APQP’S coordinator.

Created specification sheet and documentation related to manufacturing and standards.

Provided technical assistance to production area, purchasing, and installing of production equipment (Tool Room, Presses).

Determined root cause of problems and proposed corrective action and solutions.

Provided continuous improvement on scrap reduction. Support production, tool modification, quoting with external suppliers and improvement on machinery. Tooling & Machines (Smed, Implementation).

Trained production operators and maintenance personnel in operating new machines. Educational Background and Skills

GD&T.

Computers Technologies.

Norms Steel in Industry Automotive And Manufacturing

Metal forming 05 Exposition & Conferences (Rosemont, IL)

Practical solutions for Stamping Die problems.

ISO 9001 / TS 16949 & Quality Assurance.

Lean Manufacturing & Manufacture Cells Design.

Internal Instructors. Decisions Taking & Production Economic.

Lab View & Sensors Introduction

Mazak-Machine Operator Training.

JETCAM Expert CADCAM and Nesting Software

Prima Power Machine Operator training.

SOLIDWORKS & Pro-Engineer Advanced Design 3D.

AUTOCAD & STRIKER Advanced Design 3D.

CAD-CAM programmer to turret punch (NC Express, Fabri- Win Jet-Cam).

SURF-CAM, BODCAM, BOXFORD-CAM (Wire EDM) for tool shop.

MICROSOFT OFFICE WORD, EXEL & PW, Microsoft

Project, Outlook programs

Hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical knowledge.

Mechanical, machines & tools Knowledge.

Knowledge of PLC's (Allen Bradley & Siemens).

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English and Spanish

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