GUSTAVO MOLINA

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Zephyrhills, FL 33541

813-***-****

ac951j@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Dynamic and results-driven management professional with expertise in all facets of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), manufacturing and quality engineering. Exceptionally adept in crafting innovative solutions that optimize processes, workflow and profitability. Technically sophisticated with proficiency in multiple industry best practice tools. Articulate communicator, expert relationship builder and proactive leader of high-performance, cross-functional teams.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Manufacturing & Quality Engineering

Design / Development / Execution

Full Life Cycle Project Management

Financial Management & Cost Control

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Client Relations Management

Process & Workflow Improvements

Customer Service & Retention

Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution

Regulatory Compliance Statutes

Data Analytics & Performance Metrics

Cost Benefit Analysis (Equipment)

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science

Mechanical Engineering

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, NJ

Certifications

Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Manufacturing

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

AutoCAD, CATIA V5, SolidWorks

MS Office Suite & SAP Applications

Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Wave Soldering, Cable Assembly Integration, Reliability Testing

AS9100 & NADCAP Audit Requirements

Spanish Language – Fluent

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HONDA AIRCRAFT COMPANY – Greensboro, NC 03/2018 – Present

Design / Manufacturing Engineer

Principal strategist in the design, development and deployment of the Manufacturing Plan for Fuselage and Door assemblies for future business jets. Analyze and evaluate existing processes, procedures and operations to identify areas of improvement, reduce inefficiencies, increase cost savings and close gaps. Oversee the conceptualization, development and integration of the Fuselage structure for a new aircraft model, engaging with a major supplier. Identify cost savings and optimize operational efficiency.

Collaborated with Supply Chain to outsource almost 2,000 labor hours to enhance facility capacity to manufacture future aircraft.

Slashed labor hours by 65% by integrating process controls in the Main Entry Door assembly.

Eliminated 936 total manufacturing hours through continuous improvements across the production process.

Expertly outsourced the manufacturing of the Main Entry Door and Tail Cone assembly.

PALL AEROSPACE – New Port Richey, FL 03/2015 – 08/2017

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Daily operational leader of production processes, functionalities, capabilities, workflow, design and process improvements. Partnered with Procurement to lead and approve of producibility design changes and make/buy decisions. Generated daily productivity reports on KPIs for several production lines. Addressed all non-conformance product dispositions via the Material Review Board (MRB). Engaged with suppliers during design and fabrication phases, using illustrated planning to define manufacturing processes.

Received the Continuous Improvement Award from the Ops Vice President for dedication, passion and leadership.

Trained 6 associates and implemented complete cell into the production environment.

Cut costs by $80K+ per year by introducing dimensional changes in an injection molded patented product with the supplier.

Used AutoCAD to integrate floor design changes in the filter assembly line that boosted cycle time by 35%.

Eliminated customer returns yielding $75K+ in cost savings by creating and integrating packaging requirements for Raytheon, a major client.

Utilized SAP modules to design illustrated working instructions and streamlined all documentation. Trained # employees on production procedures.

Authored more than 4 SOWs for multiple automated equipment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED

KAMAN AEROSPACE – Jacksonville, FL 04/2011 – 03/2015

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Primary overseer of risk management and manufacturing compliance of the Sikorsky Blackhawk Cockpit Program. Performed Quarterly Program Reviews, isolated challenges and issued corrective action. Communicated with clients regarding design elements to align projects with quality and manufacturing cost targets. Conceptualized and implemented cost effective manufacturing processes and delivered on production action plans. Utilized multiple disciplines to coordinate design changes.

Selected Representative during third party ISO Quality Audits.

Instrumental contributor to the make/buy decision process. Technical SME in meeting cost and scheduling targets.

Facilitated installation adjustments to electrical hardware in the cockpit by interfacing with the wire harness supplier.

CTL AEROSPACE – Cincinnati, OH 05/2010 – 04/2011

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Head of New Product Introduction (NPI) of composite structures across all development stages, concept to production. Partnered with Sales and Marketing to monitor program changes and evaluate estimating costs. Interfaced with clients to brainstorm solutions to optimize for quality and cost efficiency. Negotiated best design practices and cost analyses variances with clients.

Led the team recognized by GE as the most efficient supplier in transitioning new programs into production.

Leveraged 3D CAD software expertise for development of processes and production tooling.

Designed Bill of Materials, with full planning, tooling and processes in alignment with corporate and regulatory standards.

AAR COMPOSITES – Clearwater, FL 08/2007 – 03/2010

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Led essential process and productivity directives that increased profitability and cut costs. Conceptualized, integrated and optimized tooling requirements, including CNC fixturing for both primary and secondary concepts, applying Lean Manufacturing principles. Established QA requirements for new programs and an inspection methodology. Kept immaculate records and documented all procedures. Published equipment specifications and software for the acquisition of capital equipment required at the West Coast facility, streamlining installation. Issued resolutions to structural repair issues and analyzed material test data.

Bolstered manufacturing throughput by 70% by enhancing production flow of more than 4 product lines.

Equipped 5 Quality Inspectors through exemplary training and instruction.

Appointed Representative in new client acquisition. Supported Sales and Marketing with technical solutions and proposals.

Generated $250K+ in yearly cost savings by driving process improvement initiatives and initiating new projects.

Integral collaborator on the Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) Program. Authored procedures that defined spending limits of authority and supported COGZ CMMS software training resulting in annual savings of $325K.

Transitioned 3+ manufacturing programs to West Coast operations, expanding capacity while cutting time-to-market for clients.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Staff Quality Engineer, Honeywell Space Division – Clearwater, FL

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