Dugar Samuel Parra
Chicago, IL *****
acufrq@r.postjobfree.com
Employment
Caterpillar
Quality Research Internship
Aurora, United States
Oct 15 – Today
- Quality projects for weld inspection. Attribute Agreement Analysis.
- Created quality procedures and audits to be used in fabrication.
- Supported the Built in Quality Program (B.I.Q.)
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Continuous Improvement Leader Sr.
Valencia, Venezuela
Nov 13 – Jan 14
- Project Leader for plant savings portfolio. In 2014, savings were $2.5 M over the goal.
- Identified and executed improvement projects. 89 projects were successfully implemented.
- Successfully OEE implementation in the plant. Reaching 98% from 60% when it was started.
- Conducted ergonomics analysis. Achieved 1st place at Goodyear World Ergonomic Challenge.
Process Eng. Sr.
Apr 12 – Nov 13
- Reduced changeovers. 10% production increase per shift at no extra cost.
- Supply costs improvements. 15% cost reduction.
- Implemented 9 continuous improvement and ergonomic projects.
Product Performance Eng. Sr.
Oct 08 – Apr 12
- Successfully reduced tire adjustment by 30% after the first year with a $2.2 M in savings.
- Restructured the post-sales office. Implemented an effective product tracking.
- Certified trainer for the "Warranty Tire Course". 100% trained to our customer network.
Technical Service Engineer Jr.
December 2007 – October 2008
- Audited product quality on tire building process.
- Specialized in tire uniformity.
- Developed a program to control waste and reduced in 40% in the first year.
Education & Training
M.S. in Ind. & System Eng. Northern Illinois University. Illinois, US.
2016
B.S. in Electrical Eng. Carabobo University. Valencia, Venezuela
2008
Zero-Loss Certification
2013
Tire Adjustment Certified. Sao Paolo, Brazil.
2010
Aircraft Tire Maintenance Course
2009
Structural Analysis of Tire. Akron University
2009
Aircraft Tire Maintenance Course
2009
ISO TS 16949, PFMEA
2008
Languages
English (Fluent), Spanish (Native), Portuguese (Work proficiency)
Technologies
Excel (Advance), Minitab (Advance), Power Steering Software, Team Center