Continuous Improvement Systems Engineer

Abraham Reyes, Eng.

El Paso, TX *****

915-***-**** ******@*******.***

Professional Summary

Experienced Industrial and Systems Engineer with a strong background in manufacturing operations, production planning, CNC programming, and continuous improvement methodologies. Proven leader with over 20 years of experience managing cross-functional teams and overseeing large-scale production facilities. Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, SMED, and Six Sigma to optimize productivity, reduce waste, and ensure quality. Seeking a management position in a manufacturing or operations environment where strategic thinking and technical acumen can drive impactful result, plenty experience on Metrology and standards.

Professional Experience

Production Engineer

Gulf Cable LLC – Chamberino, NM Jan 2021 – Nov 2024

• Led operations across facilities in New Mexico and Florida, managing operations and employees.

• Oversaw rod mill, multi-wire drawing, superfine wire, tin plating, stranding, braiding, armoring, and CV lines.

• Directed planning and production to align with scheduling, minimizing cost and maximizing efficiency.

• Implemented Lean tools such as 5S, SMED, JIT, and Kaizen to drive continuous improvement.

• Supervised the construction of new buildings and infrastructure expansion.

Production Engineer

CN Wire Corp. – Santa Teresa, NM Apr 2017– Jun 2020

• Managed floor production for rod mill, multi-wire, superfine wire, tin plating, and packaging departments.

• Coordinated with planning department to ensure efficient operations aligned with schedules and specs.

• Drove continuous improvement using SMED, 5S, JIT, and Lean training programs.

Internal auditor IATF 16949:2016

ISO 9001

Planning Manager

Services Center of Metrology – El Paso, TX Jun 2014 – Aug 2017

Directed production planning and service scheduling for metrology equipment.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017

INTERNAL AUDITOR

Uncertainty, intervals Calculation

Laboratory Certificates Reading

Advance Internal Calibration

Managed technicians and ensured cost-effective and timely customer service.

Production Supervisor

Leviton MFG – El Paso, TX Jul 2010 – Aug 2013

• Led CNC, injection molding, and metal stamping operations.

• Prepared PPAPs and supported new product development for QA department.

Education

B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering

Centro Cultural Universitario – Cd. Juarez, Chih. 2013

Certifications

• CNC Programming – CNC Precision Technologies, El Paso, TX (2003)

• Injection Molding & Labeling Systems – Promotora Industrial Juarez

Skills

Technical:

• CNC Programming (Fanuc, Haas), Injection Molding (SIDEL, Cincinnati)

• CAD/CAM: Mastercam, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD

• ERP: SAP, FastPath

Quality & Process Improvement:

• Lean Manufacturing, SMED, Kaizen, 5S, JIT, Kanban

• Six Sigma Green Belt, Minitab, CPK, Gage R&R, IAFT 1649,

• Capacity Studies, Calipers, Micrometers, High Gauges,ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Soft Skills:

Leadership, Team Management, Communication, Organization, Training

• Ability to work under pressure and meet organizational goals

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