Viridiana Barraza
Phone number: 915-***-**** ***41 Lakeshore Boulevard
Email:************@*****.*** 44132 Euclid Ohio
Objective
Obtain a responsible and challenging position offering personal and professional growth by implementing learning experiences across the organization with productivity and quality.
Education
Bachelor in Science in Industrial Engineering
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) - El Paso, TX
December 2011
Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering (Area Quality Engineering)
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) - El Paso, TX
May 2013
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Green Belt Certified
Dates and Location: April 2011 (UTEP)
Certified by: Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
Lean Manufacturing Certified
Dates and Location: November 2011(UTEP)
Certified by: Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC)
Experience
Manufacturing Engineer August 2013-September 2015
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems El Paso, TX
Responsible for performing root cause investigation, and implementation of corrective actions for manufacturing processes.
Responsible for manufacturing process investigation of potential losses throughout the assembly line and, to implement cost improvement process I.e. Manufacturing extrusion process wire loss reduction project; the machine performance was monitored utilizing LEAN principles in order to reduce Copper and PVC losses, project successfully completed and implemented resulting in reduction of 40% of the total loss that indicates a total of 420K in annual savings.
Engineering support both in product quality assurance and equipment performance. Equipment experience is, and not limited to Cable rewind, Twist, Spiral Shield and Fault Removal areas and equipment troubleshooting.
Implement and define new process and engineering changes, to include productivity standards, work instructions process and enhance training programs to ensure product quality.
Develop and Implement new manufacturing process and equipment installation, validation and require changes to areas or processes assigned.
Teacher Assistant January 2013-May 2013
University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX
Develop classroom topics related to supply management.
Coordinate leadership goals to undergrad students.
Prepare material and lessons, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for assigned classes.
Grade homework and tests/quizes, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
Research Assistant July 2012-September 2012
University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX
Collect and analyze data.
Prepare material for submissions.
Prepare articles, reports, posters.
Junior Buyer April 2012-July 2012
Epic Technologies Juarez, MEX
Purchase electric devices on daily basis to meet demand.
Select vendors according to customer requirements, as well as procure such as requisitioned commodities to meet criteria such as price and quantities.
Resolve purchasing problems between department and vendor.
Volunteer experience
Tutor Fall 2007
Gear Up El Paso, TX
Mentoring around four children on daily basis solving math and science problems.
Raised the grades and understanding of the subject of the students tutored.
Sunday-School Teacher Fall 2004-Summer 2007
Vino Nuevo Juarez, MEX
Took care of an average of 30 children every Sunday.
Providing food and helping children in their necessities.
Providing spiritual instruction.
Skills
Computer skills Microsoft Office Software (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word), AutoCAD, Jack CAD, NX6.0, Logics, Intermediate knowledge using statistical tools - Minitab.
Analytic thinking Sense of urgency using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Production and
Processing Knowledge of materials requirements, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture.
Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English.