Daniel Leon

***** ******** **., ******* ******, CA 92679 ? C: 949-***-**** ?

acyscp@r.postjobfree.com

Profile Summary

Expert Process / Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineer with 10 years of

experience in Electronics, RF, Medical, and Automotive environments,

including Medical Devices Packaging and Project Management. Analytical

expertise in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Process Development &

Optimization, Equipment Validation, Standardization, Cost Reduction,

Product Introductions, Production Line Transfers and Sustaining

Engineering. Talented in resolving sources of variability in Manufacturing

and Test Processes, using Statistical and Root Cause Analysis. Experience

in designing fixtures and jigs, ultrasonic welding, hand soldering

techniques, wave solder processes, SMT and conforma coating. Hands on

experience with injection molding at supplier level.

Achievements & Qualifications

. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and Six Sigma Black Belt, with a strong

record of improving QC: Eliminated errors and redundancies for

Powerwave Technologies using process improvement and Six Sigma tools.

. Wireless RF Manufacturing Expert, ensuring Quality Manufacturing

Powerwave 3G and 4G Products:

Optimized Production and Testing of LTE Antennas, Filters, TMAs and

Repeaters.

. Oversaw $3M Production Line Designs and Transfers for Continental

Automotive Systems:

Improved equipment designs, and validated over 200 pieces of equipment

for robust production line launches and transfers between Germany,

M?xico and Costa Rica.

. Collaborated with international colleagues and led over 20 engineers

during transfers: Outgoing Team Collaborator and Leader, with written

and spoken language skills in Spanish, German, Danish and Italian.

. Extensive Software skills: Savvy with Windows, Microsoft Project and

Visio, AutoCAD (2D), Solidworks, Agile, Oracle, Felix, Shell, Nicelabel,

and Minitab.

Education & Primary Certifications

. MPM in Project Management: (Program recognized by PMI; final

graduation project pending),

Universidad para la Cooperaci?n Internacional, San Jos?, Costa Rica,

2012

. Certified Quality Engineer: American Society for Quality Orange

Empire, 2011 (through 2014)

. Certified Six Sigma Black Belt: American Society for Quality Orange

Empire, 2010 (through 2013)

. BS in Mechanical Engineering & Administration: Industrial and

Mechanical Engineering with Global Manufacturing focus), Universidad

Interamericana de Costa Rica, Heredia, Costa Rica, 2007

. Industrial Engineering Licentiate Degree: Universidad de Costa Rica,

San Pedro, Costa Rica, 2003

Recent Employment

Senior Mechanical Engineer Powerwave Technologies, Santa Ana, CA 2012 -

May 2013

. Conceived of, facilitated and produced innovative mechanical designs

of antennas, drawings and top-level assemblies, including feasibility

studies and testing on new and modified designs, plus breakthrough

technologies for use in future generations of antennas.

. Communicated with customers, vendors, and internal departments to

produce designs; and managed design BOMs, part orders and deliveries.

. Guided and tracked several other team members in functional and

technical assignments.

. Evaluated project progress and results, participated in design

reviews, recommended major changes to achieve objectives, and took on

Project Engineer duties as needed.

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Powerwave Technologies, Santa Ana, CA 2009 -

2012

. Trained and led over 20 new engineers and assistants in three years:

trained teams in manufacturing methods, standards and activities;

explained Six Sigma and principles and tools; assigned

responsibilities; and advised / evaluated team members.

. Guided RF technicians in manufacturing, RF testing, and failure

analysis of over 100 3G and 4G products including antennas, TMAs,

filters, and repeaters.

. Determined validation requirements and validated manufacturing

processes using RF-specific principles and applications for antennas,

filters, TMAs and repeaters.

. Co-developed test stations for testing and configuring antennas,

TMAs, and repeaters, employing Network Analyzers and Passive

Intermodulation Distortion Analyzers.

. Evaluated of process and product performance data, and proposed

improvements to manufacturing processes, product costs and quality -

leveraging emerging technologies and industry developments such as

ultrasonic welding, laser marking, and automated fastening.

. Designed process flows and improved production processes using Lean

Manufacturing tools.

. Set up manufacturing and test equipment to run pre-production

prototypes for R&D engineers.

. Determined requirements for manufacturing jigs and fixtures, and used

CAD software to collaborate with mechanical designers in developing

drawings for jigs and fixtures.

. Diagnosed and corrected process-related yields and quality issues

covering workmanship, assembly, mechanical design, or non-conforming

material, via statistical methods and root cause investigations.

. Supported quality engineering in preparing 8D reports for customers.

. Routinely provided detailed DFM feedback to product development, co-

created product launch reports, and generated engineering reports

with detailed feedback to support other manufacturing centers and R&D

engineers in process and product improvement.

. Created and maintained Operational Method Sheets to support other

production and design efforts.

Senior Process Engineer Continental Automotive Systems, N?remberg,

Germany 2007 - 2008

. Validated, approved, and transferred high-tech production lines based

on automotive industry standards, including convection ovens and

systems for automated screwing, dispensing, plastic pulse staking,

camera inspection, and laser marking.

. Worked with suppliers to improve designs of production line for

efficient production launch in Costa Rica.

. Validated 30 pieces of equipment for operations in Cuautla, M?xico

and Alajuela, Costa Rica.

. Documented processes for release, installation, and validation of

equipment.

. Preapproved, challenged, and improved on equipment and capability

studies.

Process Dev. Engineer Boston Scientific, Watertown, MA & Heredia, Costa

Rica 2006 - 2007

. Develop DOEs, test method validation and capability studies.

. Aided in root cause analysis for failures related to packaging at

supplier site.

. Created PFMEA for packaging.

. Managed new branding initiative project in Costa Rica, using PMI-

endorsed approaches.

Process Engineer REMEC, Heredia, Costa Rica 2003 - 2006

. Developed and implemented efficient manufacturing practices and DOEs

for filter assembly, tuning, and IMD tests - including meticulous

soldering, mating, and alignment of manual processes to achieve

sound, clean connector-side interconnections.

. Collaborated as part of international teams to transfer REMEC's

FDUAMCO 1800 and 1900 telecom equipment to Thailand, and its MHA and

Bias Tee family to China.

. Experienced developing suppliers capabilities for injection molding

process.

. Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques for production floor

optimization.

. Development of fixtures to reduce cycle times and increase process

capabilities.

Training

. Quality Engineer Certification, ASQ Orange Empire, Irvine, CA, 2011

. Six Sigma Certifications: Black Belt (2010), & Green Belt (2009),

ASQ Orange Empire, Irvine, CA

. PPAP & APQP, Continental Automotive, Cuautla, M?jico, 2007

. ISO-TS 16989 & Lean Manufacturing, Continental Automotive, Cuautla,

Mexico, 2007

. Problem Solving Road Map, Boston Scientific by Pathwise, Heredia,

Costa Rica, 2007

. U.S. FDA QSR, Boston Scientific, Heredia, Costa Rica, 2007

. Process Validation & Six Sigma Green Belt, Boston Scientific,

Marlborough, MA, 2006

. ISO 14000 Auditor Certification, REMEC, Heredia, Costa Rica, 2004

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