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JUAN DIAZ
Salt Lake City, Ut 385-***-**** ****.*.****.***@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/juandd ENGINEERING CONSULTANT PROJECT MANAGER
MBA Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record in leading complex projects, optimizing company processes, and maintaining stakeholder expectations. Long history of successful project implementations and problem solving. Effective at optimizing businesses and workflow to increase profit. Adept at risk mitigation, cross-functional collaboration, and implementing technology-driven solutions to enhance efficiency to drive business growth.
Expert in engineering consultation, project lifecycle management, and risk assessment to ensure timely and budget-conscious project delivery.
Proven ability to leverage advanced design tools such as AI, SOLIDWORKS, and AutoCAD to reduce design errors and streamline processes.
Extensive multicultural business experience, managing multi-million-dollar contracts and navigating international markets.
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management Engineering Design & Consultation Risk Management Process Optimization Stakeholder Engagement Cross-Functional Team Leadership Product Lifecycle Management Lean Six Sigma Budget handling Technical Standards Compliance Multilingual Communication (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Basic Japanese) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION PROJECTS
Tegus Remote 2024
I was hired as the lead consultant and expert provider for AI (Artificial Intelligence) integration in engineering roles within an ISO 9001 environment. My consultation focused on automating engineering roles and responsibilities, with a key emphasis on optimizing control documents. I also played a crucial role in introducing a new business within the engineering firm sector. The company appreciated my proposals and decided to move forward with the suggested. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Autoliv Ogden, Ut Hybrid 2024 – Present
Automotive Safety Manufacturer with $10.4 B in annual revenue and 65,000 employees. Engineering Product Leader
Lead engineering projects to develop, test, and refine airbag modules, ensuring compliance with industry and federal regulations.
Directed three major engineering projects, leveraging SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD to enhance design accuracy, cutting design errors by 50% and reducing rework costs by $250K annually.
Managed cross-functional collaboration across teams in the US, Japan, and Mexico, ensuring alignment on multi- million-dollar projects and tailoring updates to meet customer expectations, resulting in a 20% reduction in project delays.
Applied PMP methodologies to proactively identify and mitigate project risks, achieving 100% on-time project completion and reducing cost overruns by 15%.
JCDSteel Remote 2022 – 2024
Brokered and provided logistics for Steel product with $9M in annual revenue and 10 employees. Sales & Operations Manager
Oversaw sales and operational strategies for international product importation complying with HTS Federal standards Juan Diaz I Page 2
and overseeing company financials.
Led the implementation of new logistics software, improving order processing efficiency by 25% and securing
$3M in new and repeat business.
Developed data-driven sales and operational strategies that increased quote and client response rates by 30% and improved client satisfaction scores by 40%.
Delivered structured project updates, identifying risks and actionable areas to ensure seamless project execution within 3 to 7 months, reducing project cycle times by 30%. McWane Ductile Provo, Ut 2021 – 2022
Manufacturer of water infrastructure with $840M in annual revenue and 1,600 employees. Project Manager
Managed 10+ engineering projects ($150K–$1.1M each), personally overseeing a $7.4M annual budget. Ensured budget
& timeline adherence, working independently and updating stakeholders from initiation to completion.
Led the implementation of the repair of the shell and tuyere system in the cupola. Effectively used plant scheduled 2-week shut down and saved $300k of down time.
Met with stakeholders with detailed project status updates, risk assessments, and budget forecasts, aligning expectations with construction deliverables and reducing expected budget by 15%. TTM Technologies Logan, Ut 2019 – 2021
Leading provider of printed circuit board solutions with $2.4B in annual revenue and 18,000 employees. Process & Automation Engineer
Implemented ISO 9001 improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency in government-regulated products, ensuring security clearance compliance and reducing costs using Six Sigma.
Led design team in creating custom end-of-arm tooling and integrating a Kawasaki RS020N robot, coding software, and streamlining workflow to boost safety by 60% and save $150K annually.
Developed and implemented lean manufacturing techniques, increasing production throughput by 15% and reducing scrap rates by 5%.
Collaborated with suppliers and internal teams to streamline workflows and eliminate production bottlenecks, cutting downtime by 30%.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Exp. 2026
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, David Eccles School of Business, Salt Lake City, UT, Key Courses: ACCTG 6000 FINAN 6022 MGT 6050 OSC 6040 QAMA 6026 MGT 6051 Bachelor of Mechanical Engineer Major, Minor in Mathematics 2021 Utah State University, College of Engineering, Logan, Ut CERTIFICATES & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Management Institute (PMI), Newtown Square, PA Exp. 2025 Lean Six Sigma Black Belt American Society for Quality (ASQ), Milwaukee, WI Exp. 2025 Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Experts, Waltham, MA 2019 Certified IPC Edge Specialist Institute for Printed Circuits (IPC), Bannockburn, IL 2020 Real Estate Agent National Association of Realtors (NAR), Salt Lake City, UT 2023-Pres. Engineer in Training (EIT) National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) 2021-Pres. VOLUNTEER OR COMMUNITY SERVICE
Missionary Service Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Fort Myers, FL 2015 – 2017 Mentor Stem Outreach Program, Salt Lake City, UT 2021-Pres.