F. JAVIER MARTINEZ SOUZA

**** ******** *** ***** ***** CA 91913

Cell MX 664-***-**** / Cell US 619-***-****

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DESIGN OPERATIONS MANAGER

Spearheaded the creation and successful start-up of CAEDX de Mexico a cost effective Design Solution Center. Responsible for all aspects of the Mexico operation, customer service, client relations, human resources and public relations. Fluent in Spanish and English.

Experienced Design Engineer with a strong career in companies such as Rohr, Boeing, Goodrich, Lockheed, Rocketdyne, NASA, Boeing Aerospace, Goodrich Aerostructures, FACC Vienna, Bombardier, UTC and Fisker Automotive. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners. Catalyst, leadership skills, coaching to motivate design teams to perform at a high level while delivering a quality product.

Operations Management Sales & Marketing Global Engineering Global Staff Management

Staff Recruiting New Business Launch New Business Development Mentoring Training

Sustaining Engineering Alternate Design Evaluation Composite Design Sheet Metal

Surfacing Cost Reduction Model Quality Strategic Planning Layout Design

Geometry Interface Definition Standard Parts Library Digital Mock Up

Bill of Materials GD & T Design Optimization Design Integration

Model Based Definition Production Support Assembly Design

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CAEDX de México (HVH), Tijuana BC. (2014-Present)

Operations Manager – Founder/Consultant

Developed and executed all necessary operating procedures from a startup operation to an operational design entity.

As well as site operations, systems testing, staffing and training. Work package Integration Lead between the Tijuana Design Site and Customer.

Develop strategies to position and offer Design Center services as a low-cost alternative to our current customers:

KARMA Automotive, Parker Hannifin DFW, Parker Dominick Hunter Oxnard CA, Class A Surfacing, Metalcraft Automotive and HVH Engineering Solutions.

UTC AEROSPACE, Chula Vista CA. (2016-2017)

Design Engineer CONTRACTOR for GE/RR 787 Cost Reduction Effort

Released Approved Engineering Requests by Boeing and UTC Leadership related to Cost Reduction task following the UTC/Goodrich Design Standards.

Assisted and presented updates on Change Board meetings.

KARMA Automotive, Irvine CA. (2015-2016)

Design Release Engineer CONTRACTOR

Responsible for the Release, Design Updates and Supply Chain on Front and Floor Car Body Structure as well as supporting the Build the Moreno Valley Plant.

UTC AEROSPACE, Mexicali BC. (2013-2014)

Lead Engineer CONSULTANT for GE/RR 787 Legacy

Mexicali Design Team Lead served as a liaison between the Mexicali and the US site.

Implemented the required systems and coordinated training for site team to help them achieved daily design tasks.

Incorporated Cost Reduction Engineering Changes and Design Improvements by following established design industry standards.

Assisted and presented updates on Change Board meetings.

Kept track of FPY, OTD control board, established Design Quality Metrics, monitored design escapes and implemented corrective actions to avoid repeats.

Supported the site as a Technical Lead of the Actuations Systems and Engine Buildup team. Ensured engineers followed UTC design guidelines, coordinated site training and introduce them to the Release Process.

Coordinated Basic CAD design training for the site, Sheet metal Design, Assembly Design, Part Design.

Created and Implemented a Check Process to improve Design Quality.

Elevated OTD from 40% to 100% by identifying repeat escapes.

Monitored Defects of incoming Composite Parts and reported design opportunities to management.

Created communication line between the 787 customer and site, followed customer requirements to deliver a quality finished product.

Introduce Design team to the UTC Release Process.

Tried to teach to local engineers design accountability and the importance of meeting aggressive schedules..

BOMBARDIER MMC, Querétaro, México (2009-2012)

Design Production Support – EXPAT CONTRACTOR

Clean Room, on-site support, Re-design Composite Plies and Parts in Production to restore design intent during Lay-up.

Document (Fuselage) discrepancies, provide and approve solutions to eventually use them as baseline design. Mentor Local Engineers on best design practices.

Supported Composite Fuselage and Small parts Build along with Stress Team counterpart.

Supported Composite Builds on 12 hour work day schedule (6pm to 6am)

Made Proper Design Studies, captured Design Change opportunities, informed change board and incorporated design changes when approved.

Assisted MRB group with design changed studies and improvement opportunities.

GOODRICH AEROSPACE, San Diego Ca. (2001-2008)

Design Engineer – DIRECT EMPLOYEE

Participated on several design teams and tasks:

C-Series, Translating Sleeve, Composite Components (2008-2011).

787 FACC Vienna, Translating Sleeve re-design task (2007-2008).

Military Gridlock, Gridlock Design of the A-10 AFT Landing Gear Door

Gridlock Design of the Apache Helicopter Rotor Blade (2004-2007).

C-5 program, Secondary Structure and Design of Pylon Fairings (2003-2004).

PW4000, Involved in Thrust Reverser Actuation System Re-design (2001-2003).

Designed C-Series Pressure Shell and Assisted Inner Bond Panel Design with the aid of CATIA and FIBERSIM.

Assisted FACC design team in VIENNA Austria in conjunction with Boeing and Russia Design Center on several design tasks, metallic reverser sliders, door fittings and composite reverser doors.

Co-Lead the gridlock design for the Apache Rotor Blade as well as A-10 Landing Gear Door.

Additional Work History includes:

BOEING, Long Beach Ca. (2000-2001)

Design Engineer - CONTRACTOR

Co-Lead of the Conexion by Boeing design Team responsible for the Design of the Module Structure Layout in a 737 the first internet system on a commercial airliner.

BOEING, North America, Downey/Huntington Beach, CA. (1998-2000)

Design Engineer - CONTRACTOR

Propulsion Module Program, Primary Structure, and Strut Assembly layout.

Delta IV, Ground Support program, Umbilical Housing Assembly and Purge Barrier Seal Assembly.

International Space Station, Spares Space Shuttle Mission, Co-Lead for the Spares Warehouse Design Team.

Industry Assist Edwards AFB assisted NASA on Spares Warehouse Design tasks.

ROHR/BFG, San Diego, CA. (1996-1998)

Design Engineer - DIRECT EMPLOYEE

X-33 Program, involved in Preliminary design layouts, coordinated Interface Control Drawings. Solid modeling and Detail drawings for the metallic TPS and components.

Industry Assist Lockheed Martin Palmdale CA, Coordinated Goodrich Interfaces with Lockheed engineers.

BOEING, Wichita, KS. (1993-1996)

Design Engineer - DIRECT EMPLOYEE

Strut and Nacelle Group 777 Program, responsible for design completion of Reverser Main Beam.

737-X Program, Involved in the Design of Lower Lobe Structure.

ROHR, San Diego, CA. (1989-1992)

Design/Drafting Engineer - DIRECT EMPLOYEE

Contributed in various design projects, RB-211 Thrust Reverser, Rolls Royce weight reduction program as well as the MD-11.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BME Mechanical Engineering (Polytechnic, Mexico)

Leadership and Personnel Management Certificate (San Diego State University)

ACE associate certification (Chula Vista CA. 2014)

Lean Practitioner Training (Chula Vista CA. August 2007)

PRO-E, CATIA V4, CATIA V5, SOLIDWORKS, TEAMCENTER, ENOVIA, Smart Teams and FIBERSIM.

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