Manufacturing Engineer Injection Molding

Humberto Ramos Sepulveda

Boston, MA 619-***-**** Tijuana, MX 664-***-**** LinkedIn ****************@*****.*** Dynamic, capable, and ambitious Medical Device Consultant with over 15 years of progressive career experience as a Production Manager and Engineering Professional. Adept at refining and improving manufacturing processes. Excel under pressure in deadline-driven settings that call for adaptability and flexibility. Thrive as a team member or independent achiever. Determined with a positive demeanor.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Manufacturing Operations Leader, Project Management, Supervision, Teamwork, Communication (Spanish & English), Problem Solving, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Organization, Strong Work Ethic EXPERIENCE

QSCS (MASSACHUSETTS) Medical Device Consultant (2022 – Present)

• Leverage tools during process validation including IQ, OQs, PQs, TMVs, Gage R&Rs, Kappa analysis and process capability

• Achieve project success so that automatic machines are properly running, using mechanical and automation acumen to run machines solo and assist others to validate their relatability

• Presently supporting a new product introduction and validation using the tools listed above

• Contribute actively to projects including the first one for a producer of omni pods industry; validated new equipment coming from a sizable investment to bolster the company’s output capacity

• Designs, develops, reviews, and executes comprehensive test plans, procedures, and test protocols to verify the design per specifications. Execute, reviews, and evaluates test requirements to insure completeness of test protocols.

• Designs and develop test frameworks as required by the function. Provides assessments to technical leads and adjusts plan as required.

• Compiles data and defines changes required in test equipment, procedures, processes, methods, or new testing requirements. Performs data analysis and documentation of test results.

• Refines and enhances the usage of various test management and requirement management tools used in various programs

• Asked for by QSCS at the Mexican Consulate, responding to a letter indicating the U.S. needed talented professionals INDUSTRIAS LA MESA (HUNTER DOUGLAS) (2014 – 2022)

Production Manager, Horizontal Blinds (2018 – 2022)

• Directed a team of 500+ Associates, along with 17 Team Leaders, 4 Supervisors and a Production Superintendent

• Maintained environmental safety, peak quality, controlled costs and short lead times

• Decreased 60% YOY recordable accidents by fostering a safety-focused workplace culture and environment

• Reduced lead time by five days using value stream mapping and continuous flow

• Reduced Quality External Rejection by 20% using continuous improvement to attain $100K in cost savings

• Maintained a $150K YoY scrap reduction and enhanced efficiency by 17% through developing a factory system conducive to high quality levels

Production Superintendent (2017 – 2018)

• Served as a Project Leader to implement Lean culture, using an effective long-term strategy to guarantee that solid projects meet business objectives

• Developed a standard work system to sustain improvement; also created bases for 2019 and 2020

• Led strategic communication during tier meetings and huddles Continuous Improvement Sr. Engineer (2014 – 2017)

• Guided manufacturing operations, striving for process innovation using Lean manufacturing

• Led Kaizen events and root cause analysis to resolve quality issues in a comprehensive manner

• Spearheaded team projects, making viable improvements using Operators’ feedback

• Designed mechanisms to automate processes in a manner conducive to continuous improvement Humberto Ramos Sepulveda

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• Called on Lean manufacturing systems such as the cellular “U” shape with one piece flow; balanced the line thus achieving a 20% efficiency improvement in the Roller Blades assembly line

• Utilized a Heijuka Box design for a production schedule system implementation based on installed capacity and customer mixed demand

• Engaged in Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) projects to decrease remakes and internal rejects by 10% SEAL FOR LIFE-BERRY PLASTICS CO. Manufacturing Engineer - Extrusion Molding, Mastic Coatings (2009 – 2014)

• Ensured peak performance at all phases of the Mastic Coating Extrusion Process

• Helped the R&D Department launch new products

Performed statistical process analysis using Six Sigma tools, stabilizing CPK value for important processes

• Set forth new technology conducive to continuous improvement

• Chose machinery and made purchases to allow for new product development

• Served as an ISO Team Leader for the Engineering Department; efforts included the Corrective Actions Program

• Garnered $200K+ in cost savings, designing mechanical/electrical installation and machinery selection to internally produce a hotmelt plastic adhesive later presented to a vendor

• Also saved $100K by improving bottle neck machine speeds

• Designed and produced a machine in house to compensate for the lack of capacity

• Reduced scrap by $75K using web tension control on a plastic coating extrusion line LEVITON DE MEXICO Jr. Engineer (2006 – 2009)

• Played a key role in manufacturing, refining C&I business unit processes and guiding efforts to keep processes cutting- edge in nature

• Calculated time and implementation at the assembly line, aligning production with customer requirements

• Presented new articles, engaged in pilot run tests and assessed results

• Supported cost engineering to upload products

• Developed bills of materials (BOMs) and routings

• Operated under ISO 9001:2000 systems

• Held Kaizen event at the assembly lines, using Lean manufacturing including a cellular “U” shape with one piece flow, which opened a free space of 2.5K+ feet

• Achieved successful transfer of five assembly lines during tenure in this role

• Led visual management implementation across assembly lines Also served as a Project Engineer (Co-Op) with SCHLAGE de Mexico (2005 – 2006) EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master of Science, Engineering. CETYS Postgrad

Bachelor’s Degree, Industrial Engineering, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Certification course, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Development in Management Skills Training, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Berry Plastics (Minitab, FMEA, ANOVA, DoE) Training, Lean Manufacturing System, Leviton

Training, Solid Works Basics, Leviton

Training, Project Management (MS Project), Berry Plastics Training, Heat Transfer, Thermo fluids and Thermic Systems (CETYS), Berry Plastics Training, Plastic Extrusion, Injection Molding, Berry Plastics (PLC and HMI Programing Basics)

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