Giovinder Avilez
Pittsburg, CA ****5
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an Engineering position where I can apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the different positions held in my working career. Known for being a problem solver, a self-starter, a team leader, demonstrating a positive attitude, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment to contribute to the team and achieve the goals set for me.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Process manufacturing
• Standardization for Lean manufacturing
• DMAIC Problem Solving
• FMEA experience: reviewing components, assemblies, and subsystems to identify failure modes, and
recording their causes and effects
• Proficient with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
software: Solidworks, and AutoCAD
• ECO, SPS, and SNF initiation and implementation
• Agile Project Management
• Understanding and producing design drawings;
adhering to ASME Y14.5 dimensions, and tolerance
• Knowledge operating measuring instruments:
micrometers, gauges, indicators, DMM’s, oscilloscopes, thermocouples
• Bilingual: English/Spanish
WORK EXPERIENCE
Benchmark Electronics PT; Concord, CA 2014 - Present Manufacturing Engineer
• Special Process Engr. focusing on cosmetic finish, metrology and critical surfaces for copy exact and engineering specifications
• Currently working on Small Hole Drilling Project to save $160,000 monthly
• Improve department’s labor efficiency by 60%
• Manage and participate in Lean Manufacturing Kaizen events.
• Liaison between management and deburring
department
• Designed, drafted, and implemented tooling and
testing fixtures.
• Work closely with the quality department to resolve internal and external customer issues.
• Conducting Root Cause and Corrective Action plans.
• Work side by side with the New Product Introduction department and perform quality audits through all
phases of production.
• Document and standardize vital work procedures to ensure products meet specific standards.
• Manage and train over 30+ individuals.
• Communicate with suppliers for quality assurance and manufacturing issues.
• Perform source inspection and offsite training at supplier facilities.
• Offer supplier design recommendations for tooling, inspection, and manufacturing.
• Manage and update essential CNC routing processes for various manufacturing operations through BAAN’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
• Responsible for bringing new technology to the
department and evaluating existing equipment
EDUCATION
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY (COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING) Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Graduated 05/2013 Senior Design Project:
Solar Powered Portable Refrigerator (January 2013 - May 2013)
• Led the group members by directing and assisting on the development of the project from start to
completion of the project
• Lead the project in designing and manufacturing
refrigeration components by ASHRAE guidelines
• Created models using Solidworks
• Sized the HVAC components based on load capacity
• Assisted with welding of the HVAC parts such as
piping, evaporator, and compressor
• Designed and tested the electrical wiring
• Contributed with ideas to increase efficiency
Other Work Experience
Rainforest Café; San Francisco, CA; 2008-2014 Whole Foods Market; San Francisco, CA; 2005-2009 Administrative Cashier Administrative Cashier/Front End Team Member
• Customer Service
• Cash Handling
• Book Reservations
• Answer Customer Inquiries
• Reconcile Daily Cash
• Prepare Bank Deposits
• Stocking Inventory
• Administrative Duties