Development Engineer

Joseph R. Munguia Manufacturing /Mechanical Engineer

765-***-**** **************@*****.*** Chicago, IL (open to relocation)

Professional Summary

Highly-proficient and innovative Manufacturing and Design Engineer with ten years of progressive employment experience in the oil and gas industry. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with acute attention to detail. Skilled in Mechanical design, data analysis, process engineering, and Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis. Focused technical contributor with a positive attitude, consistently seeking new challenges and methods to transform the organizations’ manufacturing and production needs into creative engineering solutions. Ability to work as a proactive team member in the attainment of project goals within the organization. Provide exemplary customer service, consistently delivering projects on time and under budget, and regularly exceeding expectations.

Product Lifecycle Management

Manufacturing Processes

Engineering Documentation

Mechanical Design

Design of Experiments

CAE/FEA (Pro/E, SolidWorks)

Data Acquisition Systems

Experimental Statistics

Data Visualization

Experience & Notable Contributions

National Oilwell Varco, Houston, TX September 2015 - April 2016

Development Engineer

Successfully increased process visibility and data accessibility through the use of Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Skillfully created mechanical designs of Rotary Steerable Drilling System (RSS).

Interpreted downhole tool data against mechanical failures, to define specific processes to increase tool reliability.

Carefully managed appropriate resource level allocations, and oversaw remanufacturing planning.

TerraVici Drilling Solutions, Houston, TX April 2012 - June 2015

Reliability Engineer

Oversaw the efficient production of Power Generation Module, Electronics Module, and Steering Communications Module of the Rotary Steering Drilling System (RSS).

Articulately advised and supported the work of Mechanical and Electrical Technicians.

Conducted a thorough Failure Mode Effect and Criticality Analysis for failed Rotary Steering Drilling System (RSS).

Thoroughly and accurately tracked all non-conforming components, and defective processes.

Successfully increased RSS MTBF >100 hrs. by redesigning all catastrophic failures.

Managed the incorporation of new technology by creating project timelines, conducting design reviews, managing scope creep, supporting procurement efforts, directing external Applications Engineers, engineering design verification plans, training field personnel, and releasing project to manufacturing (e.g., fixture design, test reports, personnel training, and operating manuals).

Oversaw the work of Mechanical Designers, to ensure production drawings met all previously established standards.

Managed Intern Program by organizing recruiting efforts, coordinating necessary accommodations, planning project scope, and continuous support and mentoring.

Schlumberger, Houston, TX February 2007 - April 2012

Senior Mechanical Designer

Efficiently and accurately designed complex downhole oil tools and test systems.

Utilized knowledge of strength of materials, manufacturability, assembly procedures, and cost in the successful development of products.

Integral team member of a critical response team responsible for addressing and completing urgent projects.

Thoroughly specified and constructed data acquisition systems to accurately collect and analyze data.

Proficiently applied drawing standards and GD&T.

Displayed time management skills by simultaneously completing multiple projects assigned by different Managers.

Applied comprehensive knowledge of production drawings and standards to accurately create and maintain documents within Schlumberger’s internal engineering management system.

Effectively coordinated procurement logistics with external vendors to minimize lead times and avoid errors.

Carefully documented all decisions, and prepared accurate full test plans and experimental reports.

Key contributor and member of Loss Prevention Team, which ensured all employees complied with safety standards.

Education & Training

Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Data Science

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX; Anticipated Graduation Date - August 2017

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Minor in Computer Graphics Technology (Virtual Product Integration)

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN - December 2006

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