Mechanical Design & Process Engineer
Resume:
Jose Faz
**** ** ******* *****, ******, TX *****
**********@*****.***
Mechanical Design & Process Engineer
• B.S. Degree in Mechanical-Electrical Engineering
• High levels of competency and experience in Process & Mechanical Design and Project Management
• Strong analytical skills & proficiency in AutoCAD, SAS, TIDAQ software, Solidworks, & Siemens’ Step 7
• Skilled in Six Sigma techniques and Process Improvement
• Valid USA Green Card with an active SSN (long–term residency / full work authorization permit)
WORK EXPERIENCE
CREDIT RISK ANALYST & REPORTING SPECIALIST (9-month contract position) – Bank of Ireland
Dec 2013 – Aug 2014 Dublin, Ireland
Large Irish bank focused on financial products / services aimed at personal, commercial, & agricultural sectors.
• Saved an estimated 75% of time in the creation of several monthly reports via automation into SAS
• Provided key analysis to help management make decisions on how to stabilize the loan book / achieve ICAAP targets
• Ensure stakeholder satisfaction by producing clear information (via SAS), delivered in a timely manner
• Provide monthly performance MI and ad-hoc investigative analysis to internal departmental supervisors
FILLER JOB DURING RECESSION AND VOLUNTEERING WORK – Age Action Ireland
Oct 2012 – Dec 2013 Dublin, Ireland
Seasonal interim retail job during recession and Volunteering at Age Action Ireland (delivered training on computers, tablets and smartphones to people over the age of 55)
R&D DESIGN & PROCESS ENGINEER (contract position) – Vistakon Ireland
Apr 2012 – Oct 2012 Limerick, Ireland
Vision Care division of Johnson & Johnson, in charge of supplying contact lenses worldwide.
Key Achievements:
• Improved the curing process by suggesting the use of & designing a more uniform source of irradiation
• Proposed a solution to save 66% of hardware costs by implementing LED panels
• Standardization: Gathered information, analyzed data, & secured quotes for the Curing Standardization Project
LED Development
o Reviewed, analyzed, & evaluated the User Requirements Specifications for the new curing light source
o Designed the basic structure and array for the Curing LED Panel using AutoCAD
o Worked with suppliers to adapt their existing technology to Vistakon’s LED Panel Design
o Created mathematical simulations, describing the irradiation over a curing area in the curing process
o Designed and obtained quotes for a testing rig that emulates the curing conditions of different LED Panels
Design of Experiments
o Proposed a plan for a curing test on a pilot line and obtained quotations for the critical elements of this test
o Ran irradiation mapping of the curing tunnels with a TIDAQ radiometer
Quality Control
o Reviewed and inspected layout drawings for the four new production lines
o Sourced appropriate suppliers and evaluated their potential as future vendors for Vistakon’s LED Panel
FILLER JOB DURING RECESSION AND VOLUNTEERING WORK – Age Action Ireland
Mar 2010 – Mar 2012 Dublin, Ireland
Seasonal interim retail job during recession and Volunteering at Age Action Ireland (delivered training on computers, tablets and smartphones to people over the age of 55)
MECHANICAL DESIGN & PROCESS ENGINEER – Cemm Thome
Sep 2004 – Feb 2010 Mexico and Slovakia
Organization in charge of supplying lighting solutions for the automotive industry
Key Achievements (self-initiated projects):
• Saved 60% of costs by designing and modifying testers
• Saved 30% of the processing time by using Lean Manufacturing Techniques to make process improvements in assembly lines; also allowed for a safer usage of resources
• Saved 95% of quality control costs by re-engineering the company’s marking process (electronic to pneumatic)
Main Responsibilities:
Analyzing / Designing
o Provided process improvements to existing assembly lines (using 6 sigma tools)
o Designed, built, and tested prototypes for cost-effective testing devices
o Devised / implemented new control methods for automotive components with specialized characteristics
o Used Solidworks and AutoCAD to design fixtures and tooling for automotive harnesses
o Created testing structures and programmed the PLC in machines using Siemens’ Step 7 MicroWin
Documenting / Communicating
o Drafted technical drawings for fixtures used in assembly lines, cell manufacturing, and testing stations using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
o Documented processes and process changes for quality systems (e.g., TS16949)
o Assisted suppliers in designing customized test fixtures for automotive sockets and connectors
o Diagnosed and resolved production quality issues through stakeholder management
o Monitored projects on a regular basis, ensuring employee safety at all times (similar to QEHS)
HIGHER TECHNICAL SECONDARY SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR – Alvaro Obregon Technical School
Aug 2000 – Sep 2004 Nuevo Leon, Mexico
• Managed a multi-technological laboratory (Computers, CNC Equipment, Robotic Machinery) for students
• Taught technical lecture courses, including: Maths, Pneumatics & Hydraulics, AutoCAD, Programming CNC
EDUCATION
English in Dublin
2010-2011 Dublin, IRELAND
Obtained the First Certificate of English (FCE) through the Cambridge Exam
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo Leon – UANL
2001-2005 Nuevo Leon, MEXICO
Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science Degree – Mechanical Engineering, emphasis in Mechanical Design
Received an overall grade of 83.6 out of 100
Lycee Gustave Eiffel
1998-2000 Paris, FRANCE
Graduated with a Higher National Degree in “Productique Mécanique” (BAC+2 degree) – Equivalent to AA degree.
Received an overall grade of A
Escuela Industrial “Alvaro Obregon”
1995-1998 Nuevo Leon, MEXICO
Graduated with a Technical High School Diploma concentrating in machinery and tools
Mexican equivalent to the Higher Leaving Certificate in Applied Sciences with Honors
Received the “Merito Académico” award (achieved overall grade of 97.3 points out of a total of 100 points)
PERSONAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Languages
• Spanish – Native Language
• English – Fluent, 1-year course in Ireland for FCE and 9 years living / working in Europe using English daily
• French – Fluent, 2-year scholarship in France (French College) and 6 years working in a French company
Technical Skills
• Resourceful – Self-taught in technology; research topics to improve comprehension
• Advanced computer skills
o Cutting edge abilities within MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio)
o Excellent programming skills in C++ and Basic
o Adept at SAS Base and Stat packages (data-mining and statistical analysis software)
o Hands-on experience with engineering software used for automation / algorithms, testing, and conceptualization – Siemens’ Step 7 MicroWin, SolidWorks, TIDAQ software, and AutoCAD.
o Very quick learner of similar software
• Experience in manipulating data from various data systems
Courses and Seminars
• Project Management PMBOK online course (Ireland, Jan 2012, 14 weeks)
• Six Sigma DMAIC: Analyzing the Data online training (Ireland, Mar 2012, 6 hours)
• Training with assembled lighting devices based on LED technology by Sylumis (France, Oct 2007, 20 hours)
• Best practices for process standardization training by Cemm Thomé (France, Jul 2006, 2 weeks)
• MS Excel course by CompuEducacion (Mexico, May 2003, 10 hours)
• Self-taught course from University of Idaho in Advanced CAD (CATIA)
• Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) courses
o Introduction to FMS course by CERTA, topics: CNC milling machine, tooling management, production management, quality control (France, Feb 1999, 16 hours)
o FMS 104 Plus course by Festo Didactic, topics: basic automation principles, use of Scada Software (Mexico, Dec 2000, 40 hours)
Personal Skills
• Enjoy challenges, & creative in finding solutions (e.g. shortening lead time on projects)
• Highly organized and responsible
• People and project management experience (e.g. able to communicate ideas clearly and effectively to others)
• Work calmly under pressure – goal oriented
• Excellent adaptability skills & quick learner
Other Points
• High intellectual curiosity
• Good tempered and contagious positive attitude
• Volunteering with Age Action Ireland since September 2011 (one-on-one computer-related training)
• Possess USA Green Card, Mexican Citizenship, and Irish-EU Citizenship
Interests and Hobbies
Travelling, Painting, Jigsaw Puzzles, Nature/Scientific Documentaries
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