Continuous Improvement Process Engineer

Caio Fabiano

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LinkedIn • Bethesda, MD

Qualifications Summary

Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with strong industrial/ academic foundation, experience on shop floor environment and passion for applying theoretical knowledge to real-world manufacturing challenges.

Process Engineering

Ability to employ lean methodologies and Six Sigma principles to promote continuous improvement.

Talent for assessing/optimizing industrial processes, reducing waste, and increasing overall productivity.

Data Analysis & Statistical Modeling

Capable of utilizing statistical tools to evaluate process performance and execute data-driven solutions

Potential for documenting and standardizing industrial processes to ensure consistency in operations.

Safety Protocols & Compliance

Capacity for implementing robust quality management systems, including ISO 9001.

Adept at performing tasks in adherence to safety protocols and occupational health and safety standards.

Key Strengths

Skilled in addressing and resolving operational challenges with systematic and analytical mindset.

Instrumental in conducting predictive and preventive maintenance to drive optimal machine functionality.

Academic Highlights

Universidade Federal do Parana, BR

Student, Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering 2023

Gained in-depth knowledge of industrial engineering, operations research, work systems and ergonomics, and engineering sciences and economics. Enhanced understanding of production planning and control, quality assurance, supply chain management, and engineering ethics and professional development.

Promoted sustainability by reducing 350kg per month of wasted food through food resource optimization initiative.

Professional Experience

Farm To Feast, Bethesda, MD

Event Manager 2021 — Present

Foster continuous collaboration and brainstorm service enhancements with eight-person team by leading bi-weekly team meetings. Negotiate proposals weekly with over three clients, while overseeing event budgets ranging from $2,500 to $28,000 and ensuring optimal customer satisfaction.

Demonstrated excellent ownership and organizational skills by catering for events ranging from 15 to 1,000 clients.

Enabled seamless operations by coordinating scheduling and task assignments for 15 employees.

Awarded in Diversity and Inclusion category by International Caterers Association for superior event management.

Multiple Families, Bethesda, MD

Personal Assistant & Childcare Provider 2020 — 2021

Addressed and resolved issues related to children's development and health. Monitored and documented children's activities, ventures, and behaviors on daily basis. Analyzed health and hygiene of children and supported learning activities to develop language, cognitive, and motor skills.

Promoted well-being of children by arranging engaging activities tailored to children's interests.

Encouraged effective communication with families by maintaining daily reports of children's routines.

Universidade Federal do Parana, BR

Researcher 2017 — 2019

Performed comprehensive research to elevate solar panel efficiency through advanced materials and nanotechnology. Executed rigorous experimentation to refine designs for optimal photon absorption. Facilitated breakthrough discoveries in solar technology by cooperating with multidisciplinary team, strong communication and concerning about quality.

Leveraged state-of-the-art methods to verify robustness and reliability of innovations in real-world applications.

Earned recognition and acclaim in field of renewable energy by presenting research findings at academic events.

Dori Alimentos LTDA, BR

Industrial Electrician 2012 — 2017

Directed five sectors of company and conducted quarterly and semi-annual predictive and preventive maintenance on electrical machinery, buttons, control switches, circuit breakers, and control keys. Trained 20 production employees on proper management of electrical equipment, while guaranteeing compliance with all electrical safety procedures, including equipment lockout and personal protective equipment. Spearheaded team of two technicians and operated seven packaging machines, as well as coordinated setups, improvements, and documentation for internal and external audits.

Enforced safety procedures in adherence to regulations (NR10), encompassing detailed survey and labeling of all 263 electrical panels in sectors, while ensuring necessary adjustments for standardization within 30-day timeframe.

Boosted production within seven-day timeframe during overnight shift through installation of six new peanut coating machines with capacity of 551 pounds each in company area, improving the takt time at the production line.

Industrial Electrician Assistant 2010 — 2012

Completed 2-3 installations of telephone lines in commercial buildings daily and oversaw replacement of bulbs in emergency areas. Assisted in wiring and connecting electrical components, switches, outlets, and control panels. Applied proper techniques for securing and routing electrical wiring.

Partnered with four-member team to prioritize and execute repairs on auxiliary machinery.

Enabled maintenance, cleaning, part replacements, and organization of motors and pumps through quarterly checklists on machinery.

Internship Experience

Summer Intern Engineer, Tereos: Groupe Coopératif Sucrier Français, BR

Selected from pool of 4165 candidates for internship position.

Collaborated with analysts and management to create measurement maintenance framework plan and machinery.

Reducing waste framework, resulting in a daily time savings of 2 hours per worker. Presented to cross-departmental managers, achieving 100% project approval. Led a project, saved $150,000/year in maintenance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering - Universidade Federal do Parana, BR, 2023

Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance Electrician - Instituto Tecnico Senai Jose Polizotto, BR

Certifications

Green Belt Six Sigma, Bureau Veritas

Internal ISO 9001 Auditor, Bureau Veritas

Electrical Services Safety, NR-10 Working at Heights Safety, NR-35 Confined Space Work Safety, NR-33, Dori Alimentos Ltda, BR, 2017

Professional Development

Python Classes, Udemy, Ongoing

Affiliations

Class Council Member Recreation Group Member Computer Maintenance Studies Group Member

Technical Proficiencies Languages

Power BI Access MS Office Minitab FlexSim SolidWorks English Portuguese Spanish – Fluent

Brazilian/Italian Citizenship and green card holder

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