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Quality & Continuous Improvement Industrial Engineer

Location:
Riverside, CA
Posted:
September 02, 2026

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IVAN ARAIZA SANCHEZ

619-***-****

Email: **************@*******.***

SUMMARY AND PROFILE

Industrial Engineer experienced in Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations supervision, Logistics, and New product introduction/Project Management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Edelbrock Group San Jacinto CA.

Quality Engineer

Apr 2023 – Actual 3 year and 2 months

Achieved ISO 9001:2015 successful support for surveillance, and re-certification audits. Achieved successful support for the implementation of Quality systems database QT9, including documentation and CAPA. Successful support of Layered process audits to support QMS improvements. Supported creation and modification of standard operations procedures, work instructions and forms. Coordinated corrective actions derived from customer complaints, distributors and distribution centers inspections, Operations Excellence department,

Mfg. Engineering, production. Supported proper use of criteria during MRB. Responsible for data analysis for the operations team. Achieved QMS successful surveillance and re-certification support as well as internal auditor. Reduction of customer complaints and scrap. Leveraged AI-assisted automation to analyze and extract inspection data from large Excel-based quality records, significantly reducing manual data collection time. Developed AI-assisted workflows to retrieve, filter, and consolidate dimensional inspection data across hundreds of manufacturing inspection sheets for trend analysis and reporting.

Fender Musical Instruments Co. US. Corona CA. Musical Instruments

Quality Supervisor/ Quality Engineer

Aug 2016 – March 2023 6 years and 8 months

Achieved 85% Rolled out throughput yield, from 10 areas combined. Achieved implementation of process audits to support improvements Supported new and senior Mfg. Engineers, to meet and exceed the goals and document improvements. Coordinated corrective actions derived from customer complaints, distributors and distribution centers inspections, continuous improvement department, manufacturing engineering, production, marketing, new product introduction department, maintenance, metal shop, and suppliers. Supervised, developed productivity and proper use of criteria during MRB by five inspectors/auditors Responsible for reports to management Achieved ASQ training and certification for supervised inspectors, and for me Six Sigma Green belt Certification to reduce defects.

NKG CalComp/Select Staffing San Diego CA Electronics Manufacturing Services.

Manufacturing Technician

March 2016-July 2016

Law enforcement, Aerospace, instrumentation, and medical devices, PCBA Electronic solder, assembly and test

Argen San Diego CA. Selective Metal laser sintering.

Manufacturing Technician

May 2016-July 2016 Dental Metal finish

Baja Solstice Mexico High volume compression molding, fluorescent lighting connectors and plates, medical sub-assemblies

Process Engineer/ Quality supervisor/ Quality engineer.

Jul 2013 – Dec 2015, 2 years 6 months

Kaizen coordination resulting in 50% space savings, standard work, safety and visual factory, manual tooling, machines maintenance coordination Accelerated delivery by 100% using one piece flow for 3 product lines, including medical sub-assemblies Implemented part of the Quality system, coordinated new processes and projects of stamped metal parts, and 99% yield improvements Supported quoting process and production. Coordinated the Documentation, purchasing, and technical support Supervised and developed 2 Jr. Electromechanical Mfg. Engineers, and 6 Quality inspectors. Change agent role for improvements, and engagement.

Tensho Mexico

TV bezel Injection molding Quality Supervisor/Eng

Mar 2013-April 2013 2 Months

BII Mexico

Sheet metal processes. Quality Supervisor/Eng. AS9100

Oct 2012-Jan 2013 4 Months

ARRK Mexico

Fast prototyping Project Engineer/Quality Supervisor

Oct 2012-Oct 2012 1 Month

AM-PM Logistics

Delivery specialist

Jul 2012-Aug 2012 1 Month

Manitowoc

Ice Machines Quality and Mfg. Engineering Supervisor

Apr 2012-Jun 2012 3 Months

Invercap

Pension Agent

Feb 2012-Apr 2012 3 Months

Border Assembly Ida Tech Mexico Fuel Cell Uninterruptible power supplies for communications.

Quality Engineer /Quality Manager

Apr 2008 – Aug 2011, 3 years 4 months

Supported Quality control management, test, supplier quality, product traceability, ISO 9001:2000 certification, CAPA, field service, NPI, Health Environmental and Safety, plant training. Supervised 13 Inspectors/Testers, 2 repair Technicians, 2 Jr Eng., 1 Supplier Engineer. Supported trouble shooting and assembly for PCBA, sensors, harnesses, Methanol, H2 gas, Steel tubing plumbing 6000-parts.

EOS Mexico/Lockheed Martin Co. STS Military Aerospace test and simulation equipment

Manufacturing Engineer

Feb 2005 – Apr 2008, 3 years 2 months

Achieved successful introduction of 1000 assemblies and improved 1000 more Polyurethane injection molding improvement, complex data cables, box build (Interface test assemblies and test cables), military training equipment fabric sewing process, pcba. Reduced wait waste by plant layout redesign, green belt certification, savings $120K, 15k sq. ft. kanban cell implementation, contribution to AS9100 internal audits, and certification.

Samsung TV Mexico

Supplier Quality Engineer

Oct 2004-Feb 2005 5 Months

Source Corp

Data processing Tech

Sep 2004 Oct 2004. 2 Months

Forte Packaging Mexico

Production Supervisor

Ago 2004-Sep 2004 2 Months

Phillips Lighting Mexico

Production Supervisor

Apr 2004-Jul 2004 4 Months

Storm Cables Mexico

Quality Engineer

Feb 2004-Apr 2004 3 Months

Honeymex/EFTC/Suntron Mexico Honeywell aerospace pcba and subassemblies

Manufacturing Engineer/ Lean Leader / Quality Engineer

Ago 2001-Jan 2003 2 years 6 months

Achieved successful introduction of 300 manual pcba, improved conformal coating process, introduction of 1000 cable assemblies for Applied Materials Microelectronics Lean savings $400K in 2 years 50% total implementation, contributed to TS16949, AS9100 certification.

Micro Electra Mexico Tektronix Oscilloscope Cables, and automotive retail IT cable and adapters

Manufacturing and Quality Engineer/Production Supervisor

Jan 2000-Jul 2001 1 year 6 months

Achieved startup operation of 30 associates, hired, trained, facilities, supervision, material control, and Quality, 4 sigma level yields.

Deltec/British Tire and Rubber & Siebe/Invensys Mex, Brazil, US Uninterruptible power supplies

Manufacturing Engineer/Project Sr. Engineer

Sep 1996-Jan 2000 3 years 4 months

Achieved lean transformation of all areas of 2 plants, cables, weld varnished transformers, PTH PCBA, DC Power Supplies with SMT, complex cabled box build, supported growth from 600 to 1200 employees in 3 years. Supported the plant lean program with internal corporate and external consultants WCI Managed product re-design and transfer project from San Diego R&D to EMS SCI Brazil Achieved kaizen training and coordination at Brazil, Mexico, US, World lean yearly summit.

SMK Mexico

TV Remote controls. Production Manager / Mfg. Eng

Jan 2006 Sep 2006. 9 months

Power Convertibles Agua Prieta Son./Tucson AZ. Ericsson Cellular Phone chargers, DC to DC converters.

Process Engineer/ Engineering manager

Dec 1995-Jul 1996 7 months

Achieved transformation from departmentalization to continuous flow that enabled 200% production, SMT/Assy. Supported high volume SMT capability US plant.

Volex Tijuana BC. Medical cable assemblies, Round to Flat cable, Worldwide Power cords.

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Jan 1993-Nov 1994 1 year 11 months

Achieved transfer from China and US to Mexico, supported ISO9000 and safety agency quality system certifications, facilities and equipment maintenance, manufacturing engineering supervision, installation of 20 injection molding machines, conveyor lines, high volume medical cables, plant coordinator for corporate productivity re-design (IMPAC), new building facilities and production lines design and implementation.

SAFT/Alsthom Rechargeable batteries

R&D Eng Prototypes supervisor

Nov 1992-Mar 1993 4 Months

Honeymex Tijuana BC. Honeywell aerospace pcba and subassemblies

Documentation Supervisor / Jr. Manufacturing Engineer

Jul 1990-Nov 1992 2 years 6 months

Achieved JIT / DFT implementation, 5000 CAD work instructions for aerospace, military, harnesses, training, developed, and supervised team of 3 drafters

Micro Electra

SGS Thomson Microelectronics QC Inspector/Mfg. Eng. Tech

Jan1990-Jul1990 7 months

INEA School and Factory location

Junior High Adult teacher

Jan1987- Nov 1989

Mabamex

Mattel Toys Materials Receiving Lead Supervised 2

Jul 1986-Jan 1987.7 Months

Chevrolet dealer Mexico

Automotive Tech

Sep 1985-Jul 1986 1 year

Cal Pacifico

Infomag Hard drive magnetic heads. Production inspector

Ago1984- Ago1985 1 Year

EDUCATION AND OTHERS

Instituto Tecnologico de Tijuana 1986-1991

Bachelor of Science Industrial and Electronics Engineer

Augment MBA May Thru November 2023

JIT/Demand Flow Technology John Constanza/Honeywell Aerospace Phoenix AZ. 1992

ISO 9002:1987 Quality system Volex Dartmouth, MA 1993

ISO 9001:1994 Quality system Volex Tijuana 1994

FDA Medical Device Supplier audits Nellcor Tijuana 1994

Productivity management systems IMPAC Consultants/Volex Tijuana 1994

SMT and PTH Soldering techniques Ericsson Cellular and Radio, Lynchburg VA 1995

Project Management, British Tire and Rubber/Invensys, San Diego CA. 1997

Rabbitt Chase Lean technique British tire and Rubber/Invensys Tijuana 1998

Lean Enterprise SIEBE/Invensys Caxias does Sul Brazil 1999

Gung Ho Management Ken Blanchard, Portland OR 2000

ISO9001:2000/AS9100 Quality systems Suntron Tijuana Mexico 2002

Lean 101 Phoenix Arizona State University 2002

Rabbit Chase Lean technique, Sony Mexicali Mexico 2002

CQE training ASQ Tijuana 2003

AS9100 Internal auditor Lockheed Martin Tijuana Mexico 2005

ISO 9001:2000 Quality system Ida Tech Bend Oregon 2008

Six sigma Black Belt training 100hrs Academia six sigma 2008

ISO 9001:2008 Internal auditor Ida Tech Tijuana 2010

TIG/MIG Welding inspection Ida Tech Tijuana 2011

Six sigma Black Belt Aveta training online 2011

ISO 19011:2011 Internal Audits CAST/Calidad Corporative Tijuana Mexico 2012

TS16949:2009 internal auditor Katolec/Calidad Corporative Tijuana Mexico 2012

Injection molding inspection Rosarito Mexico 2013

Medical devices assembly training Irvine CA. 2014

Quoting process Rosarito Mexico 2015

ASQ Certification Six Sigma Green Belt San Diego CA. 2016

LSSI Certification Lean Sigma Green Belt Process Characterization Corona CA. 2017

Management Skill Team building skills Master class Udemy 2020

Performance Improvement Projects for Management Consultants Udemy December 2022

Presenting with purpose and Blanchard Situational Leadership II March 2023

Languages: English as a second language, Native Spanish, Business Portuguese.

Certifications:

Certified Production and Inventory Management CPIM APICS 1999 to 2004

Certified Solder Operator J-STD-001 Solder op.2003 to 2004

Lockheed Martin LM21 Certified Green Belt 2006, 2007, 2008

ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belts Feb 2017.

LSSI Certified Lean Sigma Green Belt Process Characterization Corona CA. Sep 2017, 2018, 2019

ISO 9001:2015 Plexus Internal Auditor Online March 2024



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