L ucho R. Rodriguez
Spring TX 77373
*********@*******.***
www.linkedin.com/pub/lucho-rodriguez
Summary
Talented and accomplished Quality Assurance Management professional committed in bringing out the best in the
company with 10 years of experience in hands-on management with proven ability to direct and improve systems,
reducing defects and improving overall efficiency and productivity. Knowledgeable in a variety of tasks including in-
depth experience of regulatory compliance, project management, and strategic analysis as well as knowledge in the
following disciplines:
• Quality Audits
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• API 1104, AWS D1.1, ASME BPVC
• Procedures / policies / improving processes.
• Process Flow Charts/Control Plan
• API Spec. Q1, 9th Edition
• Lean improvement
• ISO 9001 & AISC Compliance
Career H istory
F P I, Houston, Texas
Quality Manager December 2013-P resent
I am presently employed as the Quality Manager at FPI, responsible for developing, implementing and sustaining our
quality systems at our Fiber Glass Pipe facility. One of my main duties coming into the facility was to implement the
new API Q1 9th edition standards throughout the entire facility, which was the only facility in the entire group of FPI
to actually be certified in this standard, as well as the following:
• Hire, t rain and lead a team of 10 engineers, supervisors and quality professionals
• Lead projects from concept to implementation
• Drive the performance of my team through KPI’s
• Responsible for going through all levels of quality assurance
• Managing and maintaining tools and equipment calibrations
• Participate in efforts to reduce costs.
• Promote a positive atmosphere
Elite P recision Fab ricators, Montgomery, Texas
Quality Manager Ma rch 2012-December 2014
Responsible for developing, implementing and sustaining the quality systems at the fabrication shop which is located
i n Montgomery and the machine shop which is located in Lake Conroe. Other jobs and responsibilities that I managed
w ithin the company included:
• Developed and managed the Quality Assurance department
• Led multiple projects from concept to implementation
• Responsible for maintaining and improving the ISO 9001:2008
• Worked with cross-functional teams for capturing and implementing best practices
• Examined quality and dimensional data as well as feedback and CAR investigation
• Directed projects and process improvements in connection with management
• Promoted a positive atmosphere
V almont (Manufactu ring Facility), Brenham TX
Q A & Lean Manager 2010-M a rch 2012
QA Supervisor 2007-2010
Shop Forman 2006-2007
QA Tech 2004-2006
Responsible for matters related to quality directly or indirectly related to the assigned product. Conducted Internal
manufacturing system audits and provided feedback that enabled our facility to better support customers. Led
continuous improvement projects involving all employees. Managed change process by clearly communicating need for
change. O ther jobs and duties that I performed within the company included:
• Developed and managed the Quality Assurance department
• Developed and implemented quality procedures to ensure conformity to job specific operations
• Fostered relationships with customers, vendors and cross-functional team members
• Led a Second Level Strategy Deployment team focus in reducing customer-facing defects
• Steered Kaizen events for quality improvements
• Key contributor in planning of quality & lean roadmaps
• Promoted a positive atmosphere
Spenard Builders Supply, Anchorage AK
S ales Agent 2001-2003
Handled numerous accounts for commercial buyers as well as individual accounts; took care of invoices and PO's for all
t ypes of accounts. Other jobs and duties that I performed within the company include:
• Established work orders with Contractors and Builders to prepare material takeoffs from blueprints
• Determined requirements and building materials to accomplish specific projects
• Created orders of special products needed in advance so as not to delay the work schedule
• Established customer plans to their schedule by coordinating with construction crew members
VECO, Kenai, AK
Pipe Fi tter 1996-2000
I nstalled and repaired both high and low-pressure pipe systems used in manufacturing; also installed automatic
controls that were increasingly being used to regulate these systems. Other jobs and duties that I performed within the
company include:
• Cut and threaded pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches and benders
• Assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fit tings, and related equipment, according to specifications
• Inspected, and tested installed systems and pipelines, using pressure gauge and other methods
• Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading
Education/Training
University of Phoenix - 2011
BS: Business Management
University of Anchorage Alaska - 1996 to 2000
Sales and Marketing
Lone Star College-North H a r r is – 2011
(AWS) Welding Inspection Technology
M il waukee School of Engineering – 2008
Certified in Lean Management
Valmont I ndustries, I nc. - 2009
Root Cause Analysis
Hellier N D T Houston – 2007
Visual Testing (VT) Level I
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level I & I I
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Level I & I I
QSI- Houston Tx – 2014
API Spec. Q1, 9th Edition Training