Manufacturing Systems Optimization and Validation Expert

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 Machining, Testing and Assembly 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: Improving Quality and Delivery time indicators

CNC Cycle Time Reduction

Reduced CNC machine cycle times between 15 and 45%, enhancing production efficiency. Equipment and Tooling Lead Time Reduction

Achieved 30% reduction in lead time for Tooling and Equipment needs thru negotiations with suppliers.

Process Sigma Improvement

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

Zero Complains from Customers

Zero complaints during launching phases of Automotive product. Transfering

Soft Production lines transfer from USA to Monterrey as well as CNCs Machine Centers New Facilities and/or Production Lines

Leading teams for Startingup new facilities and or Production lines TECH AND SOFT SKILLS

-Six sigma methodologies -Red X - Coaching

-Quality management systems -Prototypes - Self-directed

- CNC Progrmming and Operation -Autocad - Leadership

- Adv. Product Quality Planning (APQP) -GDT - Cross-functional teamwork

-Iso & IATF Standard - Minitab - Solving Problems

-Lean Manufacturing - SPC - Pressure tolerance

- Project Magnament

EXPERIENCE

Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Eng. - Nemak

07/2016 - Now

• Design manufacturing processes for new Products in Machining site

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

• Review new 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 Lead Time and specifications on Tooling, Equipment and other requirements with vendors

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

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

• Oversee the Fabrication, Installation, Commisioning and Ramp-up of the equipment and tooling

• Lead, review and Authorize the factory layout with objective to maximize efficiency of the space

• Served as technical liaison between customer, manufacturing, quality assurance and suppliers to resolve technical and quality issues.

• Lead and coordinate the manufacturing of prototypes and Pre-production runs for new products.

• 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.

• Lead whole CNC Machines Centers, Washers and Leak Tester transfers from Nemak USA to Monterrey and update them for new products.

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

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

• Good performance as Production coordinator as well as Mfg. Engineer simultaneously for Gear Pumps Div.

• Coordinate daily Production task for Leaders and Production teams

• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members

• Training operators about Machine Operation and Product knowledge

• Improve the usage of space floor building 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 or changing 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

Build Brake Actuators

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - General Electric Industrial Motors 01/1999 – 01/21999

Build and Test AC and DC Industrial Motors

Process Engineer – Sisamex (Former Dirona)

01/1999 – 01/21999

Front and Rear axles for heavy-duty trucks

EDUCATION

Bachelor in Industrial Engineering

Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon

08/1986 – 12/21990

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