Elvin S. Santiago Dorta

Mobile: 787-***-****

Professional Profile

Certified Engineer in Training and ISO 9001 Internal Auditor with over 25 years’ experience in Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Packaging Engineering and distribution. Experience in pharmaceutical, consumer electronics, sporting goods, and aeronautics manufacturing industries. Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work within the team concept. Strengths include development/execution/management of Capital Projects, facility layout design, process development that includes line balancing, process troubleshooting and inventory management. Bilingual in both (Spanish/ English). Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified. Knowledge in SIMAN, PRO-MODEL, GPSS and SLAM II computer simulation packages as well as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Visio, and Project.

Key Accomplishments

Implemented use of Melted Glue Adhesive in the Packaging of Header Packaging systems

Introduced the usage of Automated Vertical Lift System for picking of Accessories Orders

Establishment of Standard Work Instructions for Warehouse Operations

Implementation of Warehouse Kit process including new Sub-ATO’s for Doors/Headers within Oracle System

Implementation of new Method for E-Prom Programming utilizing new programmer

Increase in Operational Up-time by reducing break queue time by 20%.

Managed/installation of major electrical sub-station for pharmaceutical facility.

Managed/installation piping of a Rainwater System for Cooling Tower take-up system

Reduce by 30% changeover times for commercial bottle lines.

Created Pseudo Kanbans for Non-perk Items involved in Replenishable Supply Chains.

Reduced process cycle time utilizing Industrial Engineering techniques for several products.

Increase Output of Sports Equipment Pallet Display Assy process while reducing resources.

Co-designed Soccer ball inflation process equipment and Implemented in Packaging process.

Reduced idle time by 10% of Packers on Inflatable Balls lines.

Managed and designed packaging process for several new electronic products

Experience

Horton Automatics, Corpus Christi,Tx 12/2015-10/2023 Manufacturing Engineer – Supervised the initial 2nd Shift Operations providing support and coordination of activities between the different areas; Manufacturing Engineering, Planning and Materials Groups as well as coordinated with HR for operator resources. Provided Manufacturing Support to both Corpus Christi and Matamoros, Mexico facilities as area engineer. Support included clarification of Manufacturing Documentation and modifications of both documents and processes as required by design within Change Management System. Responsible for creation of all system Documentation for all new Transit Projects. Providing all support to the Materials Warehouse Operations group in Corpus Christi, including re-design to support operational changes including the implementation of an automated Vertical Lift System. Engineer responsible for the packaging design of materials for transportation between plants as well as designing final packaging process for shipping to clients

PharmaBioServ Inc., (AMO, Añasco) 5/2015-10/2015

Senior Validation Specialist – Provided Validation Services support for Medical Device Company. Thorough knowledge and experience with the development/execution of Validation documents, (Software, IQ) for equipment. Participated in the execution of validation protocols and reporting through final approval process. Revision of MI documents for new process equipment.

Eagle Manufacturing Del Caribe, (Lares PR) 3/2013-5/2015

Senior Engineer – Provide technical support to the manufacturing of military and sporting gear. Establishment of Manufacturing layouts based upon corporate site manufacturing routings and required equipment needs. Evaluation of existing manufacturing processes’ with emphasis in continuous improvement with respect to both cost and cycle time.

Spectraforce Technologies Inc., (Abbott, Barceloneta) 1/2012-2/2013

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Provided technical support to the packaging, printing and sorting areas for Pharmaceutical Operations. Thorough knowledge and experience with the development/execution of Validation documents (IQ and OQ) for both production processes and equipment. Participated extensively in both the investigation and documentation of Process related Customer Complaints (CAPA).

MSD International GmbH (PR Branch) LLC, Arecibo, PR 3/2002–11/2011

Capital Project Engineer (2007-2011): Development of project documentation which includes Request for Proposals, Request for Quotes and Creation of Project Schedules based upon client due dates and activity requirements. Responsible for the establishment of Capital estimates which included initial client conceptual designs, final designs with local Engineering firms and final project budget estimates. Coordination for the acquiring of government permits to complete project in compliance with local/federal regulations. Establishment of project plans with external and internal resources and the financial integrity of Capital projects including the authorization of payments to external suppliers and the coordination of internal transfers to internal resources.

Staff Project Engineer (2003-2007): In both manufacturing and packaging areas, in charge of initial investigation into possible productivity initiatives, spending of capital funds in the packaging area, technical support to Packaging Area in the answering of atypical and customer complaints, technical support for the SMED, Bulk Packaging Initiative, automation of manual packagiline, and installation of laser printing systems on 3 packaging lines. Responsible for the development and execution of Qualification documentation related to projects completed in packaging area. Included financial justification/control of Capital Budgets for projects assigned

Industrial Engineer (2002-2003):Developed Arena simulation models for the Nexium operational capacity models. Created an Access Database for Zocor Module downtime data collection system. Developed the M&S sheets for the packaging area for Profit Plan; administered the tracking of inventory with questionable value and the reporting of metrics to Corporate MMD with respect to current status. Co-Project Engineer for the implementation of the Warehouse Pallet Washer.

Hamilton Sundstrand de Puerto Rico, Santa Isabel, PR 4/2000–11/2001

Manufacturing Engineer: Supply Chain System Coordinator for Puerto Rico operations. Charged with the reporting of inventory metrics data to Upper/Corporate Management. Responsible for the administration of materials maintenance program for twenty-one work cells. Establishment of work instructions required for the fabrication of engine rotors utilizing design documents as guides.

StarCom de Puerto Rico, Barceloneta, PR 3/1999-2/2000

Industrial Engineer: Managed the Industrial and Mechanical engineering group. Designed and implemented the facility layout design and manufacturing documentation for all products; Co-Designed packaging lines for all products; Selected/Approved all suppliers for hardware and packaging. Developed all time standards.

Franklin Sports, Stoughton, Massachusetts 12/1997–1/1999

Industrial Engineer: Administered the productivity evaluation system for the distribution Center work force, pickers and stockers. Designed a new Assembly Line system for the creation of a 4-sided pallet displays. Created the conceptual design and selected the engineering firm that manufactured a new Material Handling System for Inflatable Ball process and packaging line, managed selection of computer hardware for Initial Phase of Warehouse Management System.

General Instruments of Puerto Rico, Barceloneta, PR 4/1994–11/1997

Manufacturing Engineer: Created manufacturing documentation for DCII Product Line. Establishment of assembly integration processes and work standards. Re-Designed the warehouse facility including the selection of material handling equipment that was used. Interacted with corporate design for any required changes to simplify assembly process. Trained all new assembly personnel for DC II production line.

Master of Science, Industrial Management Engineering

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York

Bachelors of Science, Management

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York

Additional Professional Development:

PMI 35-hr PMP Exam Prep, Basics of Project Management, Confined Space Training, MSD International, OSHA 10hr Training, General industry Safety & Health, Principles of Problem Solving, Fundamentals of Validation in the Pharmaceutical Industry and Medical Devices, Basic AutoCAD- UPR, Ponce Campus, Supply Chain Re-Education-Hamilton Sundstrand, Human Factor and Ergonomics in Electronics Industry Center for Applied Science and Engineering, Basics of Material Handling -Institute of Material Handling, Fuji MCS- Fuji Corporation, ISO 9001 Internal Auditor-PCS.

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