Project Coordinator/ Mechanical Design Engineer

SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND PERSONAL STRENGTHS

Company

Country

Position

No. of years/months

Managed

Team

Reporting to Support / Coordination Work

Eng’g. Software

Applications

Honda Automobile R&D

PLM Consultant / IT Support

5 years and 6 months

2 Filipinos

IT Support

1 Japanese Ass. Chief Engr. 5 Japanese IT Support

3 Vietnamese IT Support

30 Japanese Project-In-Charge

PLM: Teamcenter

CAD: NX, CATIA,

TC Vis Mock-up,

CREO – self study

Nissan Technical Center

R&D Support Engineer

1 year and 8 months

None

1 Japanese Product R&D Engr. 1 Japanese Test Engineer

3 Indians Design Engineers

1 Vietnamese CAE Engineer

2 Buyers - Mexican and Argentinian

Japanese & American Suppliers

Nissan G2B

PLM: Teamcenter

CAD: NX,

TC Vis Mock-up

Melco Japan Co., Ltd.

Mech. Design Engineer

8 months

3 Japanese

Design

Engineers

1 Japanese Supervisor 3 Japanese Laser Cutting

Machine Operators

KOIKE

CAD and

Laser Cutting

Flex

Philippines (Cebu)

Project Specialist

9 months

3 Teams

Each team has

4 Engineers

(Filipinos)

1 Filipino Head of Operations 4 Canadians

1 Manager and 3 Project Leaders

PLM: Teamcenter

CAD: NX

Dash Eng’g. Phil., Inc.

Philippines (Cebu)

Project-in-Charge

7 years

4 Teams

Each team has

5 Engineers

(Filipinos)

1 Japanese Manager 5 Japanese Project-In-Charge

PLM: Teamcenter

CAD: NX,

TC Vis Mock-up

• Worked in multilevel and multiculture environment (Japanese, Indians, Americans, Vietnamese, Mexican and Argentinian)

• 11 years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer (Steel and Plastic Products)

• 4 years of Automotive design and development experience (Flex, Nissan, and Honda)

• 7 years of Marine Diesel Engine design experience (Dash Engineering / Mitsui-MAN B&W)

• 5 years of experience working as Teamcenter PLM Consultant (Honda)

• 14 years of experience using Siemens Teamcenter (PLM) & NX (CAD)

• Bilingual (Business level English and Business level Japanese JLPT N3 Certified)

• Microsoft Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Word

• Strong ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

• Experience of interpreting project specifications and preparing technical proposals

• Ability to interpret welding and machining drawings

• Knowledgeable on GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) in drawing details

• Ability to communicate with people at all levels to ensure the success of the team and project

• Possesses initiative and can work under pressure HIGHEST EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

College Graduate: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering University of San Jose - Recoletos

Magallanes St., Cebu City 6000, Philippines

School Year: 2002-2007

ACHIEVEMENTS/ TRAININGS/ SEMINARS

• LTTS Stellar Award given on 5th of April, 2024 during LTTS Estrellas

• Passed N3 level of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (exam took on Dec. 2022)

• LTTS Spot Award in August 2022 due to two consecutive quarterly score of 9 out of 10 as feedback by Honda in terms of Quality, Deadline, Project Management and Response.

• Awarded Star of the Month in LTTS due to automation (70% of time/number of procedures reduced) made for Teamcenter/NX data upload work - March 2020

• Received thanks card from Nissan due to excellent contribution to a project (Feb 2019)

• Frontline Leadership Program (Flextronics, Cebu)–conducted by Ken Lee (Dec.17-18, 2015)

• Dash Leadership Training in partnership with Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. at Kool Adventure Camp, Balamban, Cebu (Feb. 8-9, 2014)

• Received “Performance Award” for outstanding performance and commitment in upholding exceptional services, exemplary efforts, and significant contribution to the growth of the company in Dash Engineering Philippines, Inc. (Dec. 2012)

• Attended NX Best Practice Seminar by Teknologix, Inc. at Crown Regency Hotel and Towers, Osmeña Boulevard, Sta. Cruz, Cebu City (Oct. 2012) 1st place - Intercompany NX Impromptu 3D Modelling Challenge

• UG NX version 5.0 and 7.5 – 10 months extensive training on Modeling, Assembly, Drafting and Routing Mechanical of Marine Diesel Engine parts in Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Tamano, Okayama, Japan (Nov. 2009 to Aug. 2010)

• Passer in Philippine Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination – 84.7% (May 2008)

• 4th place among 18 Schools attended in Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers National Students Quiz Contest held at CICC, Mandaue City, Cebu (Oct. 2007)

• Three-time Dean’s Lister in University of San Jose - Recoletos (SY: 2002-2007) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tech Lead (August 2019 – Present)

Client: Honda Automobile R&D Center (Haga, Tochigi) Company: L&T Technology Services (https://www.ltts.com) Software used: Teamcenter PLM, NX CAD, Teamcenter Vis Mockup and CATIA Service rendered: Teamcenter and NX software consultancy, admin, and user support

• PLM Consultant and IT support on the first-ever Honda-GM Alliance Projects which was featured in Japan Mobility Show 2023:

SAV - Shared Autonomous Vehicle (Cruise Origin)

BEV (Acura ZDX & Honda Prologue)

My key responsibilities and achievements included:

• Responding to requests from designers on data download and upload of study, mainstream, build module and styling data to Teamcenter, NX Checkmate, baseline creation, structure manager variation creation, revision up, hard release, TC data reports, and vehicle snapshot creation for every Sync Point event.

• Providing support for all Honda designers and Tier 1 suppliers on Teamcenter, NX, and Teamcenter Visualization Mock-up, both in Japan and the U.S., ensuring efficient issue resolution and system utilization.

• Analyzing and resolving complex Teamcenter JT/NX data issues, improving workflows and reducing project downtime.

• Developing macros and journals in Teamcenter NX to automate IT tasks, enhancing operational efficiency.

• Creating bilingual manuals (Japanese and English) on Teamcenter, NX, and Teamcenter Visualization Mock-up, fostering knowledge sharing and reducing user dependency.

• Participating in weekly meetings with Honda IT and Chief Engineers, conducted in Japanese, to ensure effective collaboration.

• Coordinating with the Honda U.S. Team through daily updates and weekly meetings, ensuring alignment across international teams.

• Preparing monthly reports summarizing tasks, improvement initiatives (kaizen), challenges, and man-hours, contributing to strategic planning. Achievements:

• Awarded the LTTS Stellar Award in April 2024 for outstanding contributions.

• Received the LTTS Spot Award in August 2022 for two consecutive quarters of high-quality feedback.

• Recognized as Star of the Month at LTTS in March 2020 for automation initiatives that reduced time and procedures by 70%.

Product R&D – Support Engineer (September 2017 – May 2019) Client: Nissan Technical Center (Atsugi, Kanagawa) Company: Recruit R&D Staffing Co., Ltd. (http://www.recruit-rds.co.jp) Software used: Nissan’s G2B, Teamcenter PLM, NX CAD, Teamcenter Vis Mockup Products: Accelerator, Brake and Clutch Pedals

• Primarily utilized NX and Teamcenter in output checking and making instructions for modification, development, and revisions of 3D model and drawings of Accelerator, Brake and Clutch Pedal Parts.

• Reviewed Physical Test Reports of Accelerator, Brake and Clutch Pedal Suppliers to make sure test results passed Nissan’s Design Standards and Specifications

• Collaborated with Mechanical Team of American and Japanese Suppliers to update projects’ progress and open issues weekly from start of design process to SOP: Flex-N-Gate (Supplier of Brake & Clutch Pedals)

CTS Corporation and Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (Supplier of Accelerator Pedals)

• Involved in parts checking of pedal parts from prototype parts, off-tool and off-process parts

• Made documentation of Design Changes agreed both by the Supplier and Nissan

• Made Technical Engineering documents needed by Brake Systems Department Mechanical Design Engineer (December 2016 – August 2017) MELCO Japan Co., Ltd. (Marumori, Miyagi)

(http://www.melco-susnet.jp)

Software used: KOIKE CAD and Laser Cutting

Products: Large Vacuum Chambers for electronic products

• Created single parts drawing based on welding assembly and machining drawings given by customers

• Created cutting plan program of stainless parts for laser and plasma cutting Project Specialist / Mechanical Design Engineer (August 2015 – May 2016) Flex (Cebu, Philippines)

(https://flex.com)

Software used: Teamcenter PLM, NX CAD and Teamcenter Vis Mockup Automotive Products: Slim Display Module, Smart View Camera, Mirror Replacement Camera, Telematics Control Module and USB Media Hub

• Collaborated with a product engineer in the conceptual development of a part, from prototype to production release final model

• Primarily utilized UG NX9 for 3D model and drawing creation, development, and revision

• Collaborated with electrical engineering team in printed circuit board to housing integration

• Tracked Status and Billable Hours of Projects

• Key person in weekly meetings with counterparts from Flex, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

• On-site Mechanical Design Support Engineer at Ontario, Canada on Oct. 18-Nov.20, 2015 Project-In-Charge / Marine Diesel Design Engineer (August 2008 – August 2015) Dash Engineering Philippines, Inc.

www.dash.com.ph

Product: MITSU-MAN B&W Marine Diesel Engines

• Created 3D models, 2D drawings and bill of materials (BOM) on engine parts as follows:

Structural Parts

Bedplate (welded and cast type)

Frame Box (welded and cast type)

Cylinder Frame (cast type)

Piping

Gas and Air System

Charging Air Pipe

Scavenging Air Receiver

Scavenging Air Cooler Frame

Exhaust Gas Receiver

Gallery brackets, platforms, and stanchions

• Redesigned and made proposals on MAN Diesel engine parts to lower the manufacturing cost, provide easier access during installation and maintenance and reduce vibration

• Made List of Differences (LOD) for the approval on the proposals made for specific MAN Diesel engine parts and sends it through e-mail to MAN Diesel & Turbo in Copenhagen, Denmark

• As a project-in-charge, created project schedules and monitored the progress per week to ensure the deadline

• Provided technical support to design engineers

• Made 3D examination models on piping and gallery parts, assigned and prepared instructions to design engineers

• Checked and verified the design output of design engineers and provide modification or revision instructions when needed

• Maintained continual communication to all personnel assigned in the project both in Mitsui and Dash and conduct meetings and video conferences

• Business Travels:

Trained on UG NX version 5.0 and 7.5 and Teamcenter 2007 Oct. 30, 2009 – Sept. 5, 2010, at MES, Tamano, Okayama, Japan

Managed project coordination works at MES, Tamano, Okayama, Japan July 3, 2011 – Sept. 30, 2011 / Jan. 10, 2013 – Mar. 1, 2013 Aug. 19, 2013 – Oct. 11, 2013 / Mar. 3, 2014 – Apr. 25, 2014

Received technical problems from Dash designers, confirmed to Japan project- in-charge for the solutions and shared the solutions to Dash designers

Visited Mitsui subcontractors and manufacturers of structural, piping and gallery parts of the engine to resolve complex technical issues and come up with fast and efficient solutions

Attended engine shop tests and created engine trouble reports

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