Rene O. Valenzuela

619-***-****

ac9zzs@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/rene-valenzuela-9a293324

EDUCATION:

Tijuana Institute of Technology, 2000

Bachelor of Science Degree: Mechanical Engineering

CETYS University, 2013

MBA: Project Management

CETYS University, 2019 (Present)

MS: Manufacturing Systems

ATTRIBUTES:

Life time learner from experience, education and new technologies.

Highly creative and innovator.

Solid analytical skills.

Committed to meet deadlines to achieve company’s goals.

Organized to keep record of events and work efficiently.

Highly collaborative.

Self-starter and proactive.

Results oriented.

Motivated by challenges.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Hewlett Packard - 5 patents filed and 11 patents to be filed in 2019

Hewlett Packard – Redesigned scanner base to save 2M USD

Hewlett Packard – Delivered complete scanner (working prototype) in two months from sketches

Harmonic Design – Redesigned motor housing to save 0.75M USD

Harmonic Design – Develop a universal tester for all motors

Mitsubishi Electronics – Received 2010 President’s Award

Mitsubishi Electronics – Redesigned stand for television to save 2.5M USD

Mitsubishi Electronics – Implemented collaborative development process for large injection molding tooling

Sony Electronics – Redesigned control panel to save 1.2M USD

Sony Electronics – Developed one Television model to cover worldwide market

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

HEWLETT PACKARD INC.

San Diego, CA 08/2013-Present

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Document Scanners

Managed specification, conceptualization, design, prototyping, tooling, validation and release to mass production of Flatbed Scanners and Automated Document Feeders.

Collaborated with Marketing, EE, FW, Sales, QA, Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing and Field.

Collaborated with suppliers and partners worldwide.

Ensured that all products meet customer, regulatory, manufacturing, and environmental requirements.

Created and monitor product development schedule.

Created and maintain product and parts specifications, BOM’s and drawings.

Created and monitor product and tooling budget.

Created parts, assemblies and drawings using SolidWorks and Creo Parametric.

Performed Structural and Thermal Simulations with Finite Element Analysis FEA.

Performed feasibility and cost studies.

Designed mechanical parts: brackets, housings, gears, pulleys, belts, shafts, clutches, rollers, labels, glasses.

Designed electrical parts: PCB, PCA, cables, connectors and harnesses.

Supported manufacturing trials worldwide.

Developed assembling and test fixtures for manufacturing.

Issued/Reviewed/Approved Engineering Change Notices

HARMONIC DESIGN INC

Poway, CA 01/2011-08/2013

Product Sustaining Lead, Home Automation

Led an interdisciplinary team of seven Engineers (Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware and Test).

Presented project status reports to management.

Managed specification, conceptualization, design, prototyping, tooling, validation and release to mass production of electric motors, transmissions, encoders, remote controls, LCD displays and accessories.

Collaborated with marketing, sales, QA, purchasing, logistics, manufacturing and field.

Collaborated with suppliers and CM’s worldwide.

Ensured that all products meet customer, regulatory, manufacturing and environmental requirements.

Adapted released products to new applications.

Improved quality and manufacturability of released products.

Created parts, assemblies and drawings using Creo Parametric.

Performed Structural and Thermal Simulations with Finite Element Analysis FEA.

Performed feasibility and cost studies.

Designed mechanical parts: brackets, housings, gears, shafts, labels.

Designed electrical parts: PCB, PCA, Antennas, cables, connectors and harnesses.

Supported manufacturing trials worldwide.

Developed assembling and test fixtures for manufacturing.

Issued/Reviewed/Approved Engineering Change Notices

MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA

Irvine, CA 04/2004-01/2011

Principal Mechanical Engineer, Television Development

Led a team of 10 Mechanical Engineers (Cosmetics, Optics, Chassis and Packaging)

Presented project status reports to management.

Managed specification, conceptualization, design, prototyping, tooling, validation and release to mass production of Televisions.

Collaborated with other departments, EE, FW, Sales, QA, purchasing, logistics, and manufacturing.

Collaborated with suppliers and CM’s worldwide.

Ensured that all products meet customer, regulatory, manufacturing, and environmental requirements.

Developed new standard for tooling purchasing and modification.

Developed new standard for new part approval.

Created and monitor product development schedule.

Created and monitor product and tooling budget.

Created and monitor product and part specifications, BOM’s and drawings.

Created parts, assemblies and drawings using Creo Parametric.

Performed Structural and Thermal Simulations with Finite Element Analysis FEA.

Performed feasibility and cost studies.

Designed mechanical parts: brackets, housings, gears, shafts, labels.

Designed electrical parts: PCB, PCA, Antennas, cables, connectors and harnesses.

Programed, operated and maintained Stereolithography machines for prototyping.

Supported manufacturing trials worldwide.

Developed assembling and test fixtures for manufacturing.

Issued/Reviewed/Approved Engineering Change Notices

Sony Electronics

San Diego, CA 04/2000-04/2004

Mechanical Design Engineer, Television Development.

Mechanical Leader for Television Development.

Collaborated with ID, UI, EE, FW, QA, Sales and Field.

Supported manufacturing trials.

Performed Structural and Thermal Simulations with Finite Element Analysis FEA.

Performed feasibility and cost studies.

Created parts, assemblies and drawings using Creo Parametric.

Designed mechanical parts: enclosures, brackets, doors, labels.

Designed electrical parts: PCB, PCA, cables, connectors and harnesses.

Improved flow balance and cosmetic appearance of large injection molding parts.

Developed new paint colors.

Updated product and part specifications, BOM’s and drawings.

Issued Engineering Change Notices

RPOFESSIONAL TRAINING:

SolidWorks: Part, Assemblies, Surfaces

Creo: Part, Assemblies, Surfaces

Project Management

Leader Ship Skills

Injection Molding Plastic Part Design

Injection Molding Tool Design

Gear Design

Stack up Tolerances Analysis

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY:

SolidWorks

Creo Parametric

Pro/Mechanica

Windchill

Creo Elements Direct Modeling

Model Manager

MS Office: Excel, Word, Power Point, MS Project.

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