Silder Enrique Soto
Contact
Tel : 832-***-****
e-mail : **********@*******.***
Address
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Summary
Career Summary
Refined skills in engineering and inspection. Able to learn and apply the practical knowledge learned in college and industry and acquired a robust knowledge on engineering practices, quality control and quality control inspection.
Strengths
Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Knowledge and Experience
Process development and documentation
Experience in the ISO 9001 System of Quality Standards
Knowledge in product development from design phase to final product
Familiarity with oil and gas specifications such as API 6A/6D, NACE MR0175,& ANSI/ASME
Familiar with quality control, production processes, costs, and techniques for increasing effective manufacturing and distribution of product
Fast learner and able to apply conceptual knowledge to practical applications
Key Skills
Proficient or familiar with a vast array of engineering programs, concepts and technologies, including:
NDT Certified
AutoCad
Autodesk Inventor
Calibration Control
Forklift Certified
SolidWorks
Welding Inspector
Lean Manufacturing
Education
2010 to 2012
Master of Science Mechanical Engineering– Concentration in Thermal Fluids
Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View Texas
2004 to 2009
Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering– Concentration in Manufacturing
University of Houston, Houston Texas
2001 to 2004
2-Year Associates – Concentration in Natural Sciences
Lee College, Baytown Texas
Work Experience
Ecodyne Heat Exchangers
Quality Inspector
July 2013 to Present
Perform Quality Control inspections on heat exchanger pressure vessels including structure assembly and header fabrication using measuring tools, tape, callipers, I.D./O.D. micrometers, etc.
Use of ASME spec books for verifying material test reports (MTRs), data report creation
Performance inspections on fan testing, vibration control, sound level checks, fan velocity spin & current testing
Calibration control for all instrumentation
Non-destructive testing – dye penetrant and magnetic particle inspection certified
Solid works certification –certified in Solidworks fundamental concepts of design
Familiarity with ASME VIII Div I for pressure vessels & Section IX as well as API 661 for air cooled heat exchangers
Conduct welding inspections using pick gauges, fillet gauges and thorough visual examination
Knowledge on national board U1-A and traveller documentation for the national board of pressure vessels
Document non-conformances using NCR Quality Database reports with full detail analysis, root cause and disposition
Training for CWI Certification – Apply AWS standards of codes to identify defects in welding processes, WPS and PQRs’.
Norriseal Valve Products
Mechanical Engineer
April 2012 to April 2013
Weekly 5S leader; reviewing and applying 5S concepts to everyday tasks and the shop floor
Part number configuration for customer service using sales model code index
Research and analysis on valve design. Stress calculations for valve product line Troubleshooting valve problems and shop floor issues such as machine work, casting issues and inspections using measuring devices (calipers, gauges, micrometers, etc.)
Internal auditing for API and ISO 9001 to ensure process procedures are being met
Nace MRO175 verification for individual components for sour gas applications
Applied DMAIC to analyse and control manufacturing issues as well as mechanical issues
Kaizen events on a monthly basis to add continuous improvement, develop and implement new ideas for ergonomics or quality related improvements
Creation of Bills of Materials and Routings for customer service
Use of API, ANSI/ASME to figure out face to face dimensions for new design valves
Use of the FARO Arm to measure critical components; review of first article inspections and non conforming products
Dan Loc Bolt & Gasket Quality Engineer
Full Time
March 2009 to March 2012
Assigned the tasks of implementing Lean Manufacturing methods such as 5S to improve shop floor layout and maximize work output
Responsible for implementing operating procedures, resolving scheduling conflicts, and providing technical information to sales representatives
Time studies on set up time, cutting and chamfering material with the objective of being able to calculate the maximum time it should take workers to cut an x amount of material
Conducted worker training classes on importance of 5S, material and process knowledge and part number configurations
Worked on Six Sigma project to cut freight costs by pin pointing current freight providers and researching where the majority of expenditures originated from thus providing optimal solutions
Applied ASTM specifications to assure that fasteners complied to industry engineering standards
Houston Service Industries, Houston TX
Internship
Project Engineer Intern
May 2008 to March 2009
Handled the tasks of planning and designing machines, tools, engines and other mechanical equipment
Transferred two dimensional AutoCad drawings into three dimensional concepts using Autodesk Inventor with the result being the product prototype
Assembly of the instruction manuals for blower equipment according to type of machine being used
Extensive use of AutoCad to make two dimensional blue print drawings for blowers with the correct skids, bolt hole locations and proper selection of electric motors
Performed the tasks of installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing to ensure smooth functions of blowers and equipment
Activities and Interests
Health & Exercise
Proper nutrition, exercise, interests are in physical and mental conditioning
Machines
Interested in machine design, functions of machine systems and their role in society
Reading
Committed to continuous self-improvement and acquiring knowledge through books and magazines
Languages
Spanish (fluent in reading and writing)
English