Manufacturing Engineer Process

Daniel J. Rodriguez

562-***-**** ● Whittier, Ca. 90601 ● *************@*****.*** ● linkedin.com/in/daniel-rodriguez01eng PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Reliable, resourceful, product/manufacturing engineer with 28 years’ experience directly interfacing with customers developing custom aerospace and military transportation applications, relationship building, and product cost analysis. Achieved direct cost reduction of products and processes of 10% to 15% with implementation of In-House manufacturing techniques of aerospace parts. As engineering lead, established and qualified new manufacturing method of formed silicone hose reducing cost up to 15%. Applied experience working with government contracts, drawings and incorporating Lean Manufacturing methods and practices with the objective of using my skills to help a company reach their goals.

WORK EXPERIENCE

CROWN PRECISION – IRWINDALE CA. JUNE 2020 – AUGUST 2024 MANUFACTURING ENGINNEER

• Complete engineering oversight responsibilities of Safety Critical Aerospace components.

• Established new vendors for processing operations by on site auditing of capabilities.

• Reduced per piece cost by 10% to 15% of Dry Film Lube components by re-establishing In-House Dry Film Lube application process.

• Developed PPAP control plans and work routers for all new part numbers and products.

• Collaborated directly with customers to expedite application solutions alleviating

“Line Down” situations establishing Crown Precision company as source supplier

• Designed and documented work order instructions for the manufacturing of products PUROSIL- CORONA CA. MAY 1996 – MARCH 2020

PRODUCT/MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

• Conceptualized, prototyped, tested, and established patch repair kits for B-2 bomber outer radar evasive skin resulting in expedited customer problem solution realized.

• Reduced per piece cost by 20% to 30% incorporating superior way to manufacturing formed hose by sleeve preform method resulting in complete transformation for the formed hose manufacturing cell.

• Reduced manufacturing cost up to 20% implementing “Lean Manufacturing” methods and principles, modifying existing equipment, streamlining workflow, and testing new process and materials for reliability and performance.

• Resultant cost reduction of 15% of formed hose by the introduction of autowrap/oven cured manufacturing method which includes floor plan design, equipment procurement, validation testing, personnel training, and line trouble shooting. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Proficient working with AutoCAD and basic SOLIDWORKS software programs.

• Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer relations. EDUCATION

A.S. Degree - Electronics Technology, Cerritos College 2006 A.S. Degree - Welding, Rio Hondo College: Whittier, California – 1983