Engineering Safety

Elsa D. Vélez Mendoza

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Results – Driven Manufacturing Professional

Enthusiastic and skilled individual with experience in diverse manufacturing operations. Known for getting results by effectively setting and executing goals. Hands–on problem-solver, consistently engaging teams and providing training. Results driven Team player recognized for persistency and consistency achieving goals and objectives. Experience in; Safety / Root Cause Analysis /Continuous Improvement (PPI) / 5S /Lean Methodologies / GMPs, SOPs, regulations such as OSHA and ISO 900-2015. Achievements

● Lead a working team to improve individual performances.

● Contributed to backorder reduction from $300K to <$5K

● Contributed to cero backorder during 3months.

Professional Experiences

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Carolina PR Sep 2018 - Dec 2018 Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician

● Lead/Participate/ Collaborate with the EHS group in Hazard analysis or any other activity that requires the technical group.

● Drive root cause analysis to identify the causes of failures, and document the technical initiatives that need to be work on or that need to be completed.

● Develop and update manufacturing documentation, including but not limited to process procedure, drawings, and other manufacturing and design documents.

● Provide technical knowledge and support to assigned areas. This includes troubleshooting, facilities modifications, and process adjustments as confirmed by the engineering group. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Carolina PR May 2013- Sep 2018 Lead Manufacturing Technician

● Main responsibilities are:

o Responsible for scheduling work for 32 team members in the glass blowing area and assembly cells. o Maintained a clean safety record in all my areas of responsibility. o Ensure that equipment and working areas are in good clean conditions. o Meet the production schedule to meet the requirements for a minimum of 2000 electrodes/week of sub-assemblies.

o Trained team members to develop their capabilities. o Maintains supplies inventory and perform cycle counts o Work with the maintenance organization to keep manufacturing equipment in proper conditions. o Participate in setting individual expectations with Supervisor.

● Performed inventory transactions and confirmations on SAP.

● Promoted and supported PPI (Process Improvement) activities.

● Working on reducing scrap continuously.

● Look for root cause to improve performance.

● Listen to team members' feedback and communicate clear instructions.

● Review team members' performance to ensure effectiveness of training provided.

● Motivated and guided the group to achieve the expected goal.

● Work with the engineering group to design production gauges and fixtures. Quality Inspection /QA May 2011-May 2013

● Inspected, tested, and/or measured materials or products being produce.

● Removed all products and material that fail to meet specification.

● Recommended adjustments to the process or assembly.

● Read and understand industry or manufacturing specification.

● Audit operations to ensure they comply with standards.

● Discuss inspections result with those responsible for products and report inspections and test data. Assembler B (Mfg. Technician) Nov. 2010-May 2011

● Resolve assembling problems to meet specifications, notify supervisor to obtain additional resources when needed.

● Assembles components according to procedures.

● Completed parts and sub-assemblies by using templates, reading measurements and visual aids.

● Maintains safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules and regulations.

● Verified scheduled work reviewing assembly instructions, specifications, blueprint, tools and materials.

● Documented actions and complete production and quality forms.

● Met the goals working with my team.

Eli Lilly, Carolina PR

Packing Operator Sep. 2008 –May 2010

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science of University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon Campus Electronics Engineering Technology June 2008

Associate Degree in University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon Campus Instrumentation Technology. June 2008

Trainings & Certification

*ISO9001:2015 on May 2017. * Audit of 5’S and Safety on 2014-2015

*Conflict Management, People and difficult behaviors on 2014. *Assertive Communication on 2014 Technical Skills

Microsoft Office SAP TurboCAD Bilingual – English / Spanish Knowledge of: Rules, caliper, gage, multi-meters, High Strength Meters Packing operational knowledge in; New England, Lakso Filler, Checkweigher, Fowler, Induction Seller, Alpine, Retorque, Weiler, Pester Case, Palletizer and Neck Bender. Leadership Activities

● Member of Sub Equipment 5’S and Safety of Mfg., Thermo Fisher Scientific-Carolina, PR.

● Member of Sub Equipment of PPI, Thermo Fisher Scientific-Carolina, PR.

● Member of the Emergency Response Team (2013-2017) - Thermo Fisher Scientific-Carolina, PR.

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