Industrial Engineering & Process Improvement Leader
Resume:
Elvin S. Santiago Dorta
HC-** Box *****, Hatillo, PR 00659
SUMMARY
Certified Engineer in Training and ISO 9001 Internal Auditor with over 25 years’ experience in Project Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Packaging Engineering and distribution. Experience in pharmaceutical, consumer electronics, sporting goods, and aeronautical manufacturing industries. Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work within the team concept. Strengths include development/execution/management of Capital Projects, facility layout design, process development that includes line balancing, process troubleshooting and inventory management. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified
SKILLS
Safety & Compliance
Confined Space Training
OSHA 10-hour Training
General Industry Safety & Health
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor (PCS)
Project & Process Management
Basics of Project Management
Principles of Problem Solving
Supply Chain Re-Education (Hamilton Sundstrand)
Basics of Material Handling (Institute of Material Handling)
Lean/Continuous Improvement (implied from Kaizen context if applicable)
Languages: Spanish and English
Technical & Engineering Skills
Interpretation of Engineering Drawing (2-D AutoCad Facility Drawing and 3-D Manufacturing Models)(Horton and John Deere)
Fuji MCS (Fuji Corporation)
Fundamentals of Validation in Pharmaceutical Industry and Medical Devices
Human Factors and Ergonomics in Electronics (Center for Applied Science and Engineering)
EXPERIENCE
John Deere Seeding Contractor, Valley City, North Dakota - Sunrise Systems, Inc., Manufacturing Engineer
Feb 2024 - Jul 2025
Improved efficiency in Tillage and Non-Tillage Air Seeding assembly lines through continuous improvement initiatives and enhancing overall productivity. Co-designed and implemented fixtures for in-process carts for material movement, reducing downtime and streamlining workflow. Collaborated with operators to address and correct safety issues, achieving reduction in workplace incidents and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Horton Automatics, Corpus Christi, Texas Manufacturing Engineer
Dec 2015 - Oct 2023
Supervised the initial Kick-off of 2nd Shift Operations providing support and coordination of activities between the different areas; Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, Materials Groups as well as coordinated activities with HR for operator resources. Provided Manufacturing Support to both Corpus Christi and Matamoros, Mexico facilities. Support included clarification of Manufacturing Documentation and modifications of both documents and processes as required by design within the Change Management System. Responsible for creation of all system Documentation on all new Transit Product line Projects. Provided all support to the Materials Warehouse Operations group in Corpus Christi, including a re-design of operational process/documentation including the implementation of a new automated Vertical Lift System. Engineer supporting the design of intra plant packaging as well as designing/testing of final packaging process for shipping to clients
PharmaBioServ Inc., Anasco, Puerto Rico Senior Validation Specialist
May 2015 - Oct 2015
Provided Validation Services support for Medical Device Company. Thorough knowledge and experience with the development/ execution of Validation documents, (Software, IQ) for equipment. Participated in the execution of validation protocols and reporting through the final approval process. Revised new documents for new process equipment.
Eagle Manufacturing Del Caribe, Lares, Puerto Rico Senior Engineer
Mar 2013 - May 2015
Provide technical support to the manufacturing of military and sporting gear. Establishment of Manufacturing layouts based upon corporate site manufacturing routings and required equipment needs. Evaluated existing manufacturing processes’ with emphasis in continuous improvement with respect to both cost and cycle time.
Abbott Labs Contractor, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico - Spectraforce Technologies Inc., Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Jan 2012 - Feb 2013
Provided technical support to the packaging, printing and sorting areas for Pharmaceutical Operations. Coordination of purchasing and installation of process equipment. Thorough knowledge and experience with the development/execution of Validation documents (IQ and OQ) for both production processes and equipment. Participated extensively in both the investigation and documentation of Process related with Customer Complaints (CAPA).
Merck Sharpe & Dohme Arecibo/Barceloneta, Capital Project Engineer
2007 - 2011
Development of project documentation which includes Request for Proposals, Request for Quotes and Creation of Project Schedules based upon client due dates and activity requirements. Responsible for the establishment of Capital estimates which included initial client conceptual designs, final designs with local Engineering firm Bids and final project budget. Coordination for the acquiring of government permits to complete projects in compliance with local/federal regulations. Establishment of project plans with external and internal resources and the financial integrity of Capital projects including the authorization of payments to suppliers and the coordination of internal transfers to internal resources. Coordinated Validation services for new equipment/processes with external or internal resources. Projects included installation implementation of Rainwater collection system utilized for Cooling Tower Make-up, replacement of Blackwater sewage piping system and the implementation/expansion of ABB Switch gear drawer.
Merck Sharpe & Dohme, Arecibo,Puerto Rico, Staff Project Engineer
2003 - 2007
Engineer for Pharma packaging lines area. Participated in the initial investigation into productivity initiatives such as speed of Product Change-over process. Justified and managed projects associated to capital funds in the packaging area. Trouble-shooting support to Packaging Area on a daily basis which included the answering of atypical situations, customer complaints, and SMED items . Creation of Bulk Packaging process for shipping into 25Kg drums, automation of manual packaging line and installation of laser printing systems on (3) 30/90 count bottle filling packaging lines. Responsible for the development and execution of Qualification documentation related to projects completed in the packaging area,
Merck Sharpe & Dohme, Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Industrial Engineer
2002 - 2003
Developed Arena simulation models for the Nexium operational capacity models. Created an Access Database for Zocor Module downtime data collection system. Developed the M&S sheets for the packaging area for Profit Plan; administered the tracking of inventory with questionable value and the reporting of metrics to Corporate MMD with respect to current status. Co-Project Engineer for the implementation of the Warehouse Pallet Washer.
Hamilton Sundstrand de Puerto Rico, Santa Isabela, Puerto Rico, Manufacturing Engineer
Apr 2000 - Nov 2001
Supply Chain System Coordinator for Puerto Rico operations. Charged with the reporting of inventory metrics data to Local / Corporate Management. Responsible for the development of Kanbans and administration of materials maintenance program for twenty-one work cells. Establishment of work instructions required for the fabrication of engine rotors utilizing design documents as guides.
StarCom de Puerto Rico, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico Industrial Engineer
Mar 1999 - Feb 2000
Managed the Industrial and Mechanical engineering group. Designed and implemented the facility layout design and manufacturing documentation for all products. Co-Designed packaging lines for all products. Selected/Approved all suppliers for hardware and packaging. Developed all time standards as new products were developed.
Franklin Sports, Stoughton, Massachusetts, Industrial Engineer
Dec 1997 - Jan 1999
Administered the productivity evaluation system for the distribution Center work force, pickers and stockers. Designed a new Assembly Line system for the creation of 4-sided store displays. Created the conceptual design and selected the engineering firm that manufactured a new Material Handling System for Inflatable Ball process and packaging line system. Managed selection of computer hardware for Initial Phase of Warehouse Management System.
General Instruments of Puerto Rico, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Engineer
Apr 1994 - Nov 1997
Created manufacturing documentation for new DCII Product Line. Establishment of assembly integration processes and work standards. Re-Designed the warehouse facility including the selection of material handling equipment that was used. Interacted with corporate design for any required changes in material specification and to simplify the assembly process. Trained all new assembly personnel for the DC II production line.
EDUCATION
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Masters • Industrial Management Engineering Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelors • Management
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