Product Development El Paso

Eliezer Aponte

El Paso, TX *****

269-***-**** • *******.******@*********.*** • linkedin.com/in/eliezer-aponte-1b999212

Engineering Professional

Principal Engineer with more than 18 years of experience managing product development projects.

Results-driven Engineer with over 18 years of experience in product development, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Demonstrated success in leading product initiatives, driving cost reductions, and improving quality through process optimization. Adept at leveraging technical expertise to support sales strategies, deliver compelling presentations, and foster strong customer relationships. Fluent in English and Spanish.

Core Competencies:

Technical Sales Support

Product Engineering & Redesign

Cross-functional Collaboration & Leadership

Design Control Verification/Validation

Cost Reduction Projects/Initiatives

Process & Procedures Development

ISO 9001 Quality Management Standards

Regulatory Compliance (FDA, NIOSH, UL, CSA, NOM)

Professional Experience

Cardinal Health Medical Segment, El Paso, TX

Principal Research and Development Engineer, 10/2019 – Present

Led engineering and management of new and redesign projects for medical products, including surgical facemask and respirators.

Collaborated with marketing and clinicians to implement new medical device ideas.

Created detailed project plans and schedules ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products.

Conducted detailed technical presentations to stakeholders and clients, highlighting product features and benefits.

Ensured compliance with FDA regulations, performing 510 (K) review and maintenance.

Traveled to manufacturing facilities to address product launches and critical design changes.

Senior Product Engineer, 12/2015 – 10/2019

Led engineering efforts for new and redesign projects for medical products, including packaging for sterile medical devices.

Supported sales teams by providing technical expertise during client engagements.

Contributed to $1M+ in cost reduction projects.

Prepared and submitted two provisional patent applications.

Intermatic, Inc., El Paso, TX/Ciudad Juarez, MX

Senior Sustaining Mechanical Engineer, 7/2009 – 12/2015

Managed product engineering and improvement projects supporting marketing initiatives and cost reduction goals.

Provided technical support to sales teams to drive customer satisfaction and product adoption.

Collaborated with purchasing to optimize vendor quality and pricing.

Intermatic, Inc., Spring Grove, IL

Mechanical Design Engineer, 2/2008 – 7/2009

Interfaced with cross-functional teams to support new and existing prudct lines.

Conducted product demonstrations and technical discussions with clients.

Marshall Brass, Marshall, MI

Design Engineer, 4/2007 – 11/2007

Led design projects from concept to production, collaborating with tooling, manufacturing and quality engineers.

Created and documented 2D and 3D drawings in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.

Prior experience as Mechanical Engineer with Applied Design Technologies.

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Graphics Design with Option in Plastics Design

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, AS400 MRP System, SolidWorks (2D & 3D CAD), AutoCAD, Inventor, Pro-E Wildfire, Agile PLM

Languages

English (Fluent); Spanish (Fluent)

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