Samuel Rodriguez

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Summary

Mechanical engineer with 10 years experience in the aerospace and automotive industry. Created Class-A surfacing to the highest of design and technical standards. Designed aerospace forgings to meet strict customer specifications. Reduced lead times by applying lean manufacturing principles into production lines. Versatile engineer with excellent time management and communication skills.

Professional Work Experience

Howmet Fastening Systems 9/19-Present

Product/Manufacturing Engineer Level III City of Industry, CA Howmet Fastening Systems the primer manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, bearings, fluid fittings, and installation tools.

•Project leader of cost reduction initiative to find savings by removing non-value added operations. Average cost reduction savings of 10-15% per product line.

•Ensure and maintain our document control system to AS9100 compliance. Includes reviewing and implementing changes from revised industry standards.

•Coordinated and managed product qualification lots for Boeing product lines. Ensured lots were manufactured to Boeing qualification standards and requirements.

• Integral engineer of PRB meetings. Correct non-conformances using root cause analysis to determine best disposition available.

•Create technical 3D models and drawings of fastener products, tooling, and fixtures with AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Ensured each model was designed with DfMA principles.

•Spearheaded launch of Overall Equipment Efficiency project. Trained operators and supervisors on how to gather OEE data.

Honda R&D of Americas Inc 11/16-9/19

Design Engineer - Automotive Interior and Exterior Styling Data Torrance, CA Honda motor company is an industry leading manufacturer of automobiles, aircraft, motorcycles, and power equipment.

•Produced Class-A surfacing data for automotive interiors and exteriors using CATIA 3D modeling software.

• Improved the quality of data by using advanced CATIA surfacing suites.

•Reduced data creation lead time by implementing DfMA principles to meet strict tolerances and safety parameters set by federal regulations.

• Interpreted clay model scan data into manufacturable parts that meet design and engineering requirements.

•Communicated and resolved any manufacturability issues between designers and suppliers.

•Strategized with management and designers to confirm a cohesive styling directive. Shultz Steel Company 12/14-11/16

Manufacturing Engineer Level II - Die Design Engineer South Gate, CA Shultz Steel company operates one of the largest forging presses on the west coast. They are a major leader of high quality forgings. They provide a wide range of forging sizes and product types in the aerospace industry.

•Adhered to strict customer and manufacturing parameters to design a lean manufacturing process with minimal forging operations.

Samuel Rodriguez

•Researched and designed solutions to complex multiple stage forging processes. adtymf@r.postjobfree.com cell: 760-***-****

• Implemented lean manufacturing concepts into the design process to reduce the number of forging stages. Resulting Shultz Steel with a savings approximating $20,000 per contract.

•Utilized CATIA to create 3D models and ASME Y14.5 drawings of each forging shape and die.

•Simulated each forging operation in DEFORM simulation software to prevent any design, and manufacturing issues from reaching the production floor.

•Analyzed each simulated forging process to ensure optimal level of strain is achieved. Zodiac Aerospace 7/12-11/14

Manufacturing Engineer - OEM Cabin Interiors La Palma, CA Zodiac Aerospace is a global leader in manufacturing cabin interiors, structures, galleys, and systems. They are a major supplier for commercial, regional, and business aircraft around the world.

•Managed joint venture product transfer between Zodiac Aerospace, Embraer, and Ez Air Interior. Transferred 200 million dollar Embraer 170/190 aircraft product line, from California to Ez Air Interior’s new facility in Chihuahua, Mexico.

•Consulted Ez Air Interior during their start of production phase for galleys, lavatories, bulkheads, and dividers.

•Spearheaded kaizen event, resulting in a galley lead time reduction from nine to eight days, by implementing lean manufacturing principles.

•Designed, maintained, and repaired tooling for nine product lines. Used 3D models, and technical drawings to design tooling fixtures for new product configurations.

•Resolved design and manufacturability issues using root cause analysis principles. Preventing further loss of revenue due to missed deadlines.

GE Aviation 5/11-5/12

Internship – Engineering Co-op Duarte, CA

GE Aviation is a leading manufacturer of commercial and military jet engines and components as well as avionics, electric power, and mechanical systems for aircraft with an extensive global service network to support these products.

•Conducted time studies to determine the quickest and more efficient process in manufacturing actuators. Further defining the team’s LEAN manufacturing processes.

•Utilized SolidWorks, 3D models, and technical drawings of hydraulic actuators for civil and military specifications.

•Contributed to cost reduction analysis of commercial aviation programs. Resulting in savings of $250,000 at our facility.

Education, Certifications & Skills

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Graduated 6/12 BS Mechanical Engineering

•SolidWorks certification from Glendale Professional Development Center

•Proficient in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, VSM, DFMA, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis

•3D Modeling, Drafting, GD&T, ASME Y14.5, CATIA, Smarteam, SolidWorks, AutoCAD

•DEFORM, Microsoft Office Suite (Word,Excel,Powerpoint,Outlook), MS Project

•Toyota Telacu Business/Engineering Scholarship Recipient

•California State EIT Certified

Samuel Rodriguez

•Fluent in Spanish

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