Javier A. ZEPEDA Nieto

El Paso, TX. Tel. 915-***-**** acvmao@r.postjobfree.com

Objetive:

Seeking a challenging position where my critical thinking, work ethic, technical knowledge, working experience and desire for professional growth will contribute and support your company objectives.

Education:

University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) (May 2016)

M.S in Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering graduate GPA) (3.71/4.0)

Overall GPA (3.60/4.0)

University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) (May 2013) B.S in Mechanical Engineering

Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (Centro de Lenguas) (June 2013)

Six-levels German Language Certificate

El Paso Community College (EPCC) (May 2009- June 2012)

Automotive Technology Field:

Two year certificate of completion. (Spring -2012)

One year certificate of completion. (Spring -2011)

Drivability technician certificate of completion. (Spring -2008)

Language Skills:

Fluent in ENGLISH, and SPANISH. Strong capabilities interpreting between both languages.

Intermediate level interpreting and communicating GERMAN language.

Achievements:

Black Belt Six Sigma Certification program on Sustainable Green Houses - (at E-CAREERS) (March – to Present June 2016)

54 hour course Certification on Project Management Professional - (Professional and Public Programs - UTEP) (April – May 2016)

3rd Place Awarded – International LIMBS Summit 2015 Design Competition (May 2015) Representing The University of Texas at El Paso with a prototype of Low-Cost Energy Storage and Return Carbon Fiber Prosthetic Foot.

Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt Certification (Focused on Heijunka) (May 2014 - August 2014)

Accredited Certification Tests by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) (2013)

A6 – Electrical Systems/Electronic Accessories.

A7 – Heating & Air Conditioning.

Relevant Experience:

Facilities Services - University of Texas at El Paso. May 2015 – May 2016

Position: Graduate Research Assistant.

Inventory Coordinator of research equipment for the three biggest research departments on campus considering more than 2400 assets.

Administrator team member of pioneer RFID project implemented in three research buildings for rapid asset management.

Project Manager of 5S project on Physical Thermal Plant.

Creation of first robust SOP proposal for asset transfer and surplus of all research equipment in the University of Texas at El Paso.

LIMBS - University of Texas at El Paso. January 2015 – August 2015

Position: Graduate Research Assistant.

DOE methodology applied to a Carbon Fiber layer development for prosthetic foot applications.

Solid modeling of C.F. prosthetic foot and C.F. Prototype proposals.

Design of an aluminum mold for carbon Fiber Production.

Reverse Engineering work on Fatigue ISO Testing Machine components.

Design optimization of compression plate design applying FEA Stress analysis in Solid Works.

3rd Place Awarded at the International LIMBS Summit 2015 design competition representing. the University of Texas at El Paso with the prototype of Low-Cost Energy Storage and Return Carbon Fiber Prosthetic Foot.

CI Medical Technologies. September 2014 – December 2014

Position: Production Manager Assistant.

In charge of revision of all documentation records manufactured in production floor including mold changes, start up, job

changes, and shutdown processes.

Support on daily Injection molding machine operation and daily machine maintenance schedule.

In charge of production floor workload distribution for two shifts considering 25 injection molding machines and 11 employees.

In charge of daily and monthly manufacturing scrap reports and coordinator of rework operations.

CI Medical Technologies. March 2014 – September 2014

Position: Quality Molding Cell Inspector (Quality Inspector).

New Quality Process Implemented in quality department of level 2 at Corporate, impacting on:

Quality Inspection Workload variance of 45% reduced to less than .5% per month.

Enhanced quality Inspections of medical Equipment resulting in a reduced amount of customer complaints.

Project development applying DMAIC methodology.

Development of Project Process Flow, Stakeholder Analysis, Value Stream Map, FMEA, Pareto Analysis, Histogram and SPC.

Development of a standardized inspection-time data base of 85 medical plastic parts.

Development of work load calculation spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel.

Standardized time difference between quality Inspections.

Quality Department work load training to Mold cell Inspectors.

SPC Statistical Process Control charts interpretation.

Performs dimensional and visual Inspections on parts as required by the job Packet, quality alerts and blue prints.

Provide support on validation activities for medical plastic parts and performs start/up, in/process, and last/shot inspection.

Active assistance in disposition of product to be reworked and placed on hold for disposition needed.

Classic Industries. November 2013 –March 2014

Position: Manufacturing and Maintenance Manager Assistant.

Quote request for a variety of production floor equipment including weight scales, mezzanine project, sectional doors, inspection tables, Crane, working stations and injection molding machine mechanical components.

Widely use of EXCEL spreadsheet in planning and project development within manufacturing environment including maintenance plan and the upgrade of chill and hot water systems of the injection molding machines.

Support on mold validation and cross qualification projects and applied quality measuring methods for medical equipment.

Active participation in the main electric pump replacement, nozzle, tip, screw barrel, materials, heating bands, portable material heaters and mold changes.

Inter-Precision Mold Inc. September 2013 –March 2014

Position: Cad Designer and Tool Maker Assistant.

Cad modeling in a variety of medical equipment and injection molding plates, inserts, cores, and cavities using Solid Works 2013, Feature Cam, AutoCad 2014.

Reverse engineering in components including Injection Molding cores and cavity molds, fixtures and Automotive components and medical equipment.

Active support in CNC, Milling machine, EDM operations.

Process description of systematic part plotting and Regular work basis interpreting blue prints for solid part modeling.

Facilities Services - University of Texas at El Paso. July 2012 –August 2013

Position: Undergraduate Research Assistant

Identification and drawing of domestic water, air handler units, chilled water, and heated water systems in all 56 mechanical rooms within the university.

Inventory of all electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic and electronic components of chilled and hot water systems on campus.

Developed a spreadsheet where 25 million dollars equipment was inventoried, being all critical research equipment. Where the priority of the maintenance plan was evaluated under a criticality standard utilizing a matrix.

Facilitator of information and active participation in a pioneer radio frequency identification project of 7 research departments on campus.

EPCC Automotive Shop. 2009-2012

Diagnostics of Mechanical and Electrical Automotive problems.

Projects and Extra Curricular activities:

Shell Eco-Marathon Americas. 2012- 2012

In charge innovative starting system design for the eco-shell Marathon.

Worked dynamically with fellow group members to design, and construct a fuel efficient prototype vehicle.

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Baja. Spring 2008

Built a SLA suspension system for mini Baja vehicle subjected to a standard safety criteria and able to withstand sudden impacts that are typical of the off- road conditions.

Student Mentor (Gear-Up Program). Fall 2008

Provided visits to El Paso high school to mentor students in science and mathematics for the purpose of encouraging them in seeking technical related careers for higher education.

Relevant Engineering Training and courses:

- DOE with Taguchi methodology (2011) - Maintainability (2011)

- Statistics on Manufacturing (2011) - Costs of quality and reliability (2011)

- Graphic and design fundamentals (2011) - Geometric tolerances (2011)

- Biosafety Blood Borne Pathogens (2013) - Laboratory Safety training (2013)

- 8 Disciplines of Problem Solving (2014) -Pad printing Certification Training (2014)

Tooling and Machines:

Proficient use of: Optical Comparator, square gage block, pin gage set, Granite surface comparator, Vernier caliper, micrometer, inside micrometer, Dial gage indicator, Telescoping gage indicator, Screw thread pitch measuring gage, Thickness gage EDP, Radius gauge gages, Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Hydrometer, Straightedge bar, compression gage, vacuum gage, Refrigerant manifold gauge.

Balanced use of: EDM machine, Milling machine, CNC, CMM Coordinates Measuring Machine and VS (vision system).

Computer Skills:

Proficient use in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and search engines.

Proficient use CAD software: SolidWorks 2010-2013, AutoCad 2013-2014, NX6 - 8.5, Fluent, ANSYS14.5 Workbench, Microsoft-Visio, CES-EDU Pack, Minitab, Feature Cam, EZ CAM and Microsoft Project.

Operating System: Proficient use of windows and Mac OS.

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