Mechanical Engineer Injection Molding
Resume:
Rene O. Valenzuela
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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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