Design Engineer/ Project Manager

Gerardo Andrade

Valencia, California *****************@*****.*** 661-***-****

Senior-Level Design Engineer

Proven design and project engineer with a seasoned history of instrumental, professional product development. Ample experience in prototype composition, merchandise maintenance and assembly, effective resource utilization, and diverse application installation. Excellent cost-management abilities and customer service administration. Recognized for outstanding focus and confidence in both independent and collaborative environments. Robust record of performance acceleration. Demonstrated reliability in diligent project completion, responsible record-keeping, and thoughtful modification facilitation. Proven expertise in:

Project Management

Plastic Injection

Project Implementation

Process Analysis

GD&T

Metal Stamping and Forming

Computer Numerical Control

Solidworks CAD

CATIA V5

3D Printing

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Master of Project Management (2010)

Keller Graduate School of Management

Sherman Oaks, California

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, – City of Industry, California

Manufacturing Engineer, February 2018 to Present

Directed under the Program Manager to coordinate and manage over new projects. Working within the Contract Manufacturing Department, I was assigned the responsibility for both Mexico and China operations to help improve the efficiency, quality and productivity on electrical and mechanical dispensing products.

Key Contributions:

Transferred 5 models to another manufacture that was being sold at a loss for over a year. Now next year’s projected sales will gain profits of over $30,000

Generated Annual Machine use capacities for all models being made in our Southern operations.

Successfully launch the “Northwood Project” that involved a collaboration of China, Mexico and U.S factories., Inc. – Valencia, California

Design Engineer, 2005 to 2018 (February)

Travel to Asia for purposes of providing critical oversight and engineering operations.

Perform essential functions in a Project Manager capacity. Administer Product Life Cycle processes. Provide reliable assistance and thorough guidance to clients with respect to all matters concerning engineering and product condition. Instrumental in the origination and composition of merchandise prototypes. Conduct extensive research and analysis in the constant pursuit of exceptional concept development and completion. Meticulously analyze existing merchandise to establish potential enhancements and modifications.

Key Contributions:

Employ mathematical modeling methods to scrutinize ongoing developments and seek feasible approaches to eclipse product expectations.

Transform research concepts into tangible, technical outlines for the creation of design prototypes utilizing CAD programming and CAE applications.

Collect and extensively assess prototype data for performance of modifications, significant alterations, and new strategy development.

Draft and submit comprehensive reports to associated project managers and clients for archiving, reconciliation, and appraisement.

Acoustic Authority, Inc., Valencia, California

Engineer, 2003 to 2005

Aided in the fundamental components of mechanical development involving speakers, digital light processing, and LCD televisions.

Assembled and orchestrated the arrangement of an eclectic array of appliances and associated development, including element illustrations, wooden cabinet aggregation, and component evaluations. Administered product testing, facilitated procurement operations, provided quality assurance supervision.

Key Contributions:

Consolidated cabinet composition to maximize quality and durability while simultaneously achieving measurable cost-reductions.

Formulated injection-molded components within a strict schedule for purposes of completing timely production trial.

Significantly enhanced structure of assembly drawing mechanism to dramatically diminish conception time.

Confirmed the appropriate installation of system components and noted all necessary adjustments and potential discrepancies.

Paxton Products – Camarillo, California

Application Engineer, 2003 8 month

Directed regional representatives in facilitating customer support process.

Aided engineers with multifaceted product materialization exercises. Transferred retail layout and price confirmations to sales partners. Conscientiously recorded, considered, and applied client recommendations.

Key Contribution:

Established sound knowledge of industry services, product installation processes, and attained exemplary customer service competencies. Offered imperative reinforcements relative to retail data organization.

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