Project Engineer / Project Manager

Rafael Lopez, EIT

*** * ***** **, *** **** Grapevine, Tx 76051

210-***-**** ************-******@*******.***

Career Objective

Seeking a position as a Mechanical Engineer III or Project Manager. Special interests include VAVE design for manufacturability, CAD, continued education and company advancement. Education and Certifications

Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering August 2018 University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering December 2013 Baylor University, Waco, TX

Engineer-in-Training April 2013

National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveying PE Examination Projected date: June 2021

Professional Engineering Examination in Fluid and Thermal Systems Experience and Leadership

JJCo. Incorporated October 2019– Present

Project Manager

Coordinate, supervise and lead all activities at assigned construction building sites for varying project types. Perform quality control to inspect, diagnose, and repair any issues at all levels of construction. Establish appropriate construction staff levels and budget allocation at all times. Manage and maintain procurement for all materials and equipment on site. Liaise with inspection authorities and ensure project deadlines are met through scheduling work and contractors accordingly. PVI, a WATTS Water Company November 2018– April 2020 Project Engineer III

Expert Product Engineer responsible for the identification, design, financial analysis, implementation and execution of VAVE projects for Sustaining Engineering on indirect-fire industrial water heaters. Reviewed and approved custom variable-energy water heater designs for sales engineers. Delivered CAD/design support for product engineering on the production side assuring designs conformed to the latest configured revisions.

• 2019- $500k in successfully implemented VAVE cost-saving Initiatives

• 2020- Implemented plumbing systems updates to improve performance, manufacturability, and eliminate a category of warranty claims on EZ Storage Product line. Updated all production drawings for painted components to implement complete outsourcing. 2

Fluidic Techniques, a WIKA Company

Project Engineer II January 2017 – March 2020

Applied mastery in Fluid Mechanics and 3D 1-to-1 design to all products. Conducted Material analysis and maintained engineering best practices to assure mechanical design integrity on all projects. Utilized technical prowess to solve manufacturing problems with cost-effective & code-approved resolutions.

• Engineering and Production Number for 2017 – $8.2 Million

• Engineering and Production Number for January 2017 – $1.3 Million EPC Team Engineer, Engineer 1 January 2015 – December 2016 Provided expertise in dP Flow measurement, 2D design, machining processes, welding procedures as they pertain to the Boiler Pressure Vessel Code Section IX and knowledge of industry standards to improve performance and profitability of the company. Reported to my team leader and company manager regarding daily activity, performance, customer relations and overall goals of the company.

• Improved productivity by 17% in 2016 by streamlining work instructions, training and educating new engineers, interfacing with customers and seeking further technical training.

• Individual Production Number for 2016 - $5.7 Million

• Individual Production Number for 2015 - $4.7 Million San Antonio Solid Surface, San Antonio, TX January 2009 – January 2015 Project Manager

Provided expertise in countertop production, turnaround rates, and knowledge of industry standards to improve performance and profitability of the company. Reported directly to company owner regarding daily activity, performance, and goals of the company. Oversaw employees, installation crews, managed company assets, and client relations.

• Improved productivity significantly by clearly outlining production priorities, improving accounting of current assets, and expanded client base, including an account with the City of San Antonio.

• Decreased turnaround times by streamlining workflow and improving shop organization. Baylor University, Waco, TX Aug. 2013-Dec 2013

Senior Design Project Manager

Contributed leadership experience in a shop environment to finalize a 6 DOF mechanized hippo therapy saddle invention for mass production. Developed client and vendor relations to streamline production of upgrades for the clients’ invention.

• Improved client’s design by assessing degrees of manufacturability per component as well as assembly on a mass production scale.

• Delivered an updated prototype of clients’ invention including supporting documentation, reports, and research on time and under budget.

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Other Work Experience

San Antonio Solid Surface, San Antonio, TX Summers of 2007-2009 Production Worker

Mission Metal Fabricators, San Antonio, TX Summer of 2008 Production Assistant/ Waterjet Operator

Skills

Language

Spanish: Read, write, speak with native fluency

Computer

Abaqus FEA LabVIEW MS Design Works AX 2012

ANSYS Mathcad MS Excel

AutoCAD Mathematica MS Project

Autodesk Inventor

MATLAB Solid Works

Epicor ERP MS Access

Strengths

Confident Disciplined Quick Learner

Creative Ethical Self- Starter

Customer Service Excellent Communication Skills Solution Driven Decisive Flexible

Strong Analytical Aptitude

Dependable Hard Working Strong Technical Knowledge Detail Oriented Leadership

Team Player

Professional References and Work Samples: Available Upon Request

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