Manufacturing Engineer Industrial

Gustavo Arango Rodriguez

Ph. +52-81-154*-**** ***20 Monterrey, N.L. Mx

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SUMMARY

High-performing professional with extensive experience designing and improving manufacturing systems. Skilled in reviewing technical specifications, creating manufacturing instructions and developing tools. Strong analytical skills and committed to improving efficiency and effectiveness.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Equipment Validation Efficiency

Improved equipment validation time by 20% through process optimization.

CNC Cycle Time Reduction

Reduced CNC machine cycle times by 15%, enhancing production efficiency.

Lead Time Reduction

Achieved 30% reduction in lead time for supplier tooling negotiations.

Process Sigma Improvement

Increased production process sigma level from 1.5 to 4.7 through Six Sigma project.

Zero Complains from Customers

Zero complaints during launching cycle of Automotive product.

SKILLS

-Six sigma methodologies -Lean Manufacturing -Red X

-Quality management systems -Prototypes Prod Planning -Minitab

-Cross-functional teamwork -Machine Tool Tech. -Autocad

- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) -SPC -GDT

-Iso Standard -Coaching

EXPERIENCE

Advanced Manufacturing Eng.

Nemak

07/2016 - Now

Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication and operation of product designs

Apply NPDS (Nemak Product Development system-APQP) for Launching New Products

Reviewed products for compliance with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements.

Issue RFQs for required Equipment, tools, gages and Fixtures.

Technical Evaluation for each Supplier's proposal

Dealing with vendors about Lead Time and specifications on Tooling, Equipment and other requirements

Give feedback to Supplier about their proposal in quotation and designing stages.

Create Core Tools (CM, FD, CP and FMEA) for New Products and Eng. changes.

Validation of new Equipment and Tooling at Supplier and Nemak sites thru capabilities process

Served as technical liaison between customer, manufacturing, quality assurance and supplier personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.

Developed products and prototypes for various types of product designs.

Apply project management metrics and tools in oversight of engineering and manufacturing projects.

Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Technical support for developing outsource suppliers.

Manufacturing Eng. III / NPI Quotations

Sanmina SCI (Former Baker Hughes)

02/2011 – 03/2016

Team member to Startup the New Baker’s Facility in Monterrey

Setting up New Product Part Numbers in SAP: BOM, Routings and costing

Evaluate capability for Manufacturing new requirements from customers.

Issue technical quotation for Sales and Purchasing indicating: Cycle time, Process Flow, BOM, and cost of external Services required.

Answer and implement ECNs.

Develop Monterrey Plant layout.

Coordinate the Installation of all Equipment.

Receive training for transferring Screen Products Processes at Dubai UEA

Setting up the Welding Area in Monterrey plant

Mean Goal:

-Run-off of New Facilities for BHI at Monterrey, Mx

Sr. Manufacturing Eng.

Fraklin Electric

07/2007 – 02/2011

Coordinate the New Products Introduction in Pumps facility.

Applied mechanical troubleshooting skills to develop effective solutions for quality products.

Fast response to CARs from customers

Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, assembly and operations of product designs

Create Quality instructions & Visual Aids to Production

Management and Control of COPQ and RPPMs indicators

Apply capability studies to Process Production

Develop and run tests to new products.

Run off several CNC Machines: Citizen lathe and HASS Lathes

Create Work Instructions for Production personnel

GOALS:

-Setting up the Line for HI CAP pumps

-Reduce Cycle Times in 15% in CNC Machines

Sr. Manufacturing Eng. / Production Coordinator / Quality Coordinator

Parker Hannifin

04/2001 – 06/2007

Transfering (4) pumps lines from Otsego, Mi and Sarasota, Fl to Monterrey Mx

Good performance of Production coordinator as well as Mfg. Engineer at same time for Gear Pumps Div.

Coordinate daily Production task for Leaders and Production personel

Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members

Training operators about Machine Operation and Product knowledge

Improve the usage of space floor build machining and Assembly cells

Improve flow material, reducing takt time and WIP applying Lean Manufacturing

Create and delivery CNC Programs for Production

Reducing Cycle time about 20% designing new holding fixtures and improving cutting conditions in CNC machines

Solving problems, answering CARs from Customers & Creating SCAR for Suppliers

GOALS:

- Be involve in GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM assignments in: Kings Mountain, NC & Sarasota, Fl

- Improve from 1.5 Sigmas to 4.7 Sigmas on Milling Process thru Green Belt Project

- Implement OEE Indicator and A3 Problem Solving Tech.

- Achieve soft transfers from Otsego, Mi and Sarasota, Fl to Monterrey, Mx

- 5’s Committee member and Auditor

Manufacturing Engineer

Haldex

09/1997 – 01/2001

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

General Electric Industrial Motors

01/1999 – 01/21999

EDUCATION

Bachelor in Industrial Engineering

Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon

08/1986 – 12/21990

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