Engineer Maintenance

Edgar E. Rios

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Mechanical Engineer

A Recognized Expert as a Manufacturing/Process Engineer, Maintenance Engineer and Facilities Engineer

Results-orientated, motivated, and bilingual professional with over 14 years’ experience in diverse computer-driven environments, dedicated to exceptional quality and delivers stellar client service. In depth experience in process improvement and project management, and leveraging engaging interpersonal skills, expertly oversees and directs teams to accomplish project deliverables within strict time constraints and budget parameters. Effectively identifies business opportunities, penetrates markets and successfully drives the establishment of engineering and business improvements, consistently increasing revenues and achieves the goal and vision of the organization. Proficient at recruiting and training personnel, evaluates performance, ensures commitment to quality, and promotes a culture that reflects the values of the organization. A natural and skilled leader, enhances the corporation’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and explores opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management t Facilities Management t Lean Manufacturing t Injection Molding t Team Supervisor Cost Savings t Process Improvements t Six Sigma t TPM t ISO t OSHA t SOP t Audits

Recruiting t Training t Disciplinary & Termination t Languages: English & Spanish

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

E CEILING RESTORATION, LLC, San Juan, PR Mar 2014 – Sept 2015

President (Owner)

Spearheaded projects for precise ceiling services and effectively directed teams to accomplish project deliverables within strict deadlines and budget. Expertly oversaw the bidding, coordination and performance of projects throughout project life-cycle.

tConveyed knowledge and materials from US supplier and became recognized as the only PR organization offering the service.

tSignificantly reduced client expenses by 75% without replacing the existing ceiling.

tAccomplished projects for Walmart, Santander Bank and Contractors resulting in over $120K in sales.

M GROUP CARIBBEAN CORPORATION, Guaynabo, PR May 2010 – Mar 2014

Project Manager

Directed daily operations of maintenance personnel including Field Supervisors at various amenities ensuring all contract requirements achieved. Oversaw and scheduled processes for janitorial, paint and maintenance personnel and effectively provided stellar client services. Collaborated with Janitorial Mechanical Supervisors, and expertly oversaw 30 personnel. Responsible for recruiting skilled personnel, established training and mentored, disciplined and terminated employees as required.

tSignificantly increased sales from $300K to $800K and successfully secured new clients.

tImplemented supervision schedules safeguarding customer retention.

tEffected 12% cost savings for the organization as a result of a material consumption analysis.

MICROSOFT CORPORATION, Humacao, PR Feb 2006 – Mar 2010

Process Engineer

Piloted engineering operations and expertly developed strategies and process improvements while optimizing initiatives in injection molding (CD/DVD) production, and packaging areas functioning 24/7. Oversaw new facility utilities and equipment installations and effectively directed both the manufacturing and technical teams of 25 personnel to consistently achieve production goals. Developed SOPs, GMP workstation instructions, and fostered an efficient Lean Manufacturing environment. Expertly performed as the Inspector for the ISO 9001 internal audits, attended on-going training, and successfully certified new equipment situated at plants in Mexico and Germany. Utilizing Six Sigma methodology proficiently oversaw plant continuous improvement process (CIP) and adeptly structured new layouts, equipment training and machine output. Developed and executed metrics utilized in measuring production, scrap and lean manufacturing improvement initiatives. Employed Clean Management tools and successfully eliminated particulate debris/ contamination affecting disk quality.

tDrastically improved the daily product yield and achieved over 99% across all production shifts with less than 5% downtime.

tSignificantly decreased the scrap expense by $70K per year by optimizing processes and developing new product designs aligned with high-tech optical imaging machinery.

tEffected a significant 60% process improvement (44K-18K DPMs) by executing controls and employee training programs and effectively saved the organization $200K.

tEmployed a $315k in cost savings by establishing, upholding and enhancing Preventative Maintenance procedures, tasks, and schedules for all process equipment.

SIMMONS CARIBBEAN BEDDING CORPORATION, Trujillo Alta, PR Feb 2005 – Jan 2006

Operations Engineer

Directed and schedule work processes for 30 operators and efficiently maintained KRAs (Key Result Areas) of safety, quality, service and cost, and ensured all production schedules achieved. Directed inspections for product quality and implemented quality inspection training.

tOversaw machine and equipment setups and adjustments, observed operational performance, successfully enhanced procedures, and ensured optimal availability, reliability and utilization.

tEstablished Kaizen techniques and effectively enhanced the materials inventory precision and eliminated obsolete materials obstructing storage optimization.

tSwiftly resolved operational, manufacturing and maintenance matters and proficiently minimized costs and prevented potential operational delays.

AIR MASTER AWINING COMPANY, Barceloneta, PR Apr 2003 – Jan 2005

Facilities and Manufacturing Engineer

Expertly developed and implemented best maintenance practices and restoration procedures, optimized equipment and machinery performances and ensured high output, consistent production and significantly reduced downtime. Established SOPs pertaining to operational logistics, job descriptions, and work quality expectations. Employed preventative maintenance programs, and upgraded equipment to achieve new standards. Ensured work environment aligned with production yield projections and motivated personnel, decreasing the occurrence of work related accidents, and ensured compliance with all regulations and criteria.

tEffectively established and upheld a troubleshooting program for an Italian made Robotic Glass Cutting Machine valued at $2M.

tCreated power coating processes for aluminum washing equipment, drying and curing ovens which resulted in a 10% materials cost saving and defects prevention.

tMinimized fleet and production downtime by establishing an effective spare part management system and preventative maintenance program.

tEnsured continued operational growth achieving market demand by updating compressor systems and processes.

tSignificantly reduced downtime from 30% to less than 5% in just one year.

OWENS-ILLINOIS of PUERTO RICO, Vega Alta, PR Feb 2002 – Apr 2003

Machine Repair and Mold Shop Engineer

Oversaw the efficient operations of a 22 member team, established production flow schedules, setup equipment and allocated tasks while supervising three glass container production lines functioning 24/7. Organized and maintained molds for blow and press and blow processes, scheduled on-going corrective and preventive maintenance functions, and efficiently introduced production upgrade projects applying OSHA, GMP and SOP standards.

tDeveloped and implemented a PM program and drastically reduced plant downtime to almost zero.

tIncreased production levels with zero accident reports by speeding up line changes.

tReliably achieved production and quality goals by executing constant process improvements, and successfully optimized design of blow mold equipment and related mechanisms.

GATE ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Bayamon, PR Jan 2001 – Feb 2002

Building Engineer

Effectively controlled and maintained HVAC, fire alarm, power generator and elevator systems for three federal buildings in Puerto Rico and St. Thomas. Organized corrective and preventative maintenance schedules. Directed daily activities of personnel ensuring all federal agency regulations adhered to.

tStarted as an assistant engineer and swiftly progressed to full management of three buildings.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Hato Rey, PR, 2001

Master in Business Administration, University of Phoenix, San Juan, PR, Expected 2017

CERTIFICATIONS

Six Sigma, 2009

Lean Manufacturing, 2009

OSHA, 2005

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