Engineer Manufacturing

RODOLFO J. ACEVEDO

*** *. ********* **. ******, CA 91724 Cell: 909-***-**** E-mail: *********@*****.***

A dynamic leader, I reorganized manufacturing lines to achieve extraordinary efficiency in production. I have implemented cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and process improvements to dramatically increase performance. I am also adept at recruiting and leading a diverse staff to deliver results. My strengths include:

• Devising solutions to streamline operations, enhancing productivity and quality

• Implementing technology solutions to improve performance

• Formulating action plans to maximize operations

• Developing and leading staff training to improve competence and retention

Dramatically increased production. Challenged to improve production of Apiqe’s new water dispensing system. Improved production layout, quality and safety. Streamlined manufacturing procedures. Trained personnel on proper/efficient use of tools and equipment. Drove production from five to 60 units per week in less than two months.

Redesigned tooling and received patent. As the Trac-line Project Manager at Hughes Aircraft to modernize mechanical assembly division. Created LEAN, ergonomically sound assembly procedures and designed and created labor-specific ergonomic tools and tooling fixtures. Awarded patent for a new–concept moveable support arm.

Brought manufacturing in house. HiShear; as Technical Head Manufacturing Engineering I was committed to reduce outsourcing all of our manufacturing. Researched costs established a two-year ROI and received approval to bring manufacturing in house. Purchased15 machine centers eliminated 90% of outsourced part manufacturing and decreased costs 38.2%.

Created new profit center. The new Precision Machining Center for manufacturing/machining was so efficient I proposed marketing our services to other manufacturers. As the Technical Head I developed price quotes, managed budgeting, scheduling and production, and oversaw logistics. Produced high quality parts on schedule and within budget, establishing profit center.

Reduced costs and waste. Anthony International had unacceptable levels of glass discarded due to scratching. Developed procedure to buff out scratches with minimal visual distortion, meeting requirements of no scratches over one inch or visible at 18 inches. Reduced scrap 75%, improved throughput 32% and cut costs 68%.

Student (Full Time), DeVry University, 2010 to 2011. Returned to university to complete BSTM (Bachelors Degree in Technical Management) Official graduation October 2012

Manufacturing Engineer, Apiqe, Inc., 2011. Hired by water dispensing system manufacturer to design and evaluate procedures, to reduce defects and improve operator safety, increase production and boost productivity. Hired, trained and mentored seven production staff, and reviewed product design to streamline and improve operations.

Owner/General Manager, All Tune and Lube Center, 2005 to 2011. As owner/operator of automotive service and repair company, managed $250K P&L and all day-to-day business operations. Ensured client satisfaction while providing stellar service at competitive prices. Provided training and development for nine technicians.

Manufacturing Engineer, Anthony International, 2003 to 2004. Hired by maker of glass doors for refrigeration units to streamline manufacturing procedures and initiate procedures to reduce waste and damage.

Manufacturing Engineer, Keystone Engineering, 2000 to 2002. Recruited by space launch component manufacturing division of Hamilton Sundstrand to establish development of lean procedures and fabrication standards for hydro-and hand-form metal spinning.

Technical Head, Manufacturing Engineer, HiShear Technology, 1998 to 2000. Managed and marketed a stand-alone manufacturing profit center for potential non-military product. Developed unique methods of manufacturing concentrating on ergonomics and equipment to increase the daily production output by 8.2%. Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Primary function as a manufacturing engineer with in a fabrication environment was to reduce lead-time, and manufacturing costs.

Sr. Tool Design Engineer, Design, fabricate, and supervise machining of fixtures and production (shop) aids. Drawings and sketches modeled on "Pro/ Engineer". Try-out new tooling in the production / assembly environment to ensure compliance of form and fit to achieve a quality product. Administrate and maintain all tooling documents for both internal and external customer per contractual agreements.

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Design Engineer, Hughes Aircraft Company, 1981 to 1997

Promoted to Designer produce designs of new or redesign of production hardware using Pro/Engineer from conceptual engineering guidelines and specifications required by my internal customer. Layout sketches and produces all detailed fabrication. Incorporate EO’s (engineering order) incorporation on various projects.

Tool Design Engineer Design and develop tooling fixtures and production (shop aids) aids. Try-out new tooling in

the production environment to ensure compliance of form and fit to achieve a quality product.

Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer,

• Liaison between suppliers and Hughes Aircraft.

• Facilitate in the implementation of new production work areas.

• Specified and supervised the purchase of capitol equipment

• Update weekly PI (performance Index) and PF (performance factors). PI= Actual hours/ Standard

hours, PF= Actual hours + Off standard hours / Standard hours

• Develop better methods of manufacturing considering available space, ergonomics, and equipment.

• Designed fixtures, tooling, and production (shop aids) aids requirements.

• Designed new products for the workstation environment.

• Interface with Design Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Suppliers and the Purchasing departments.

• Inclusive to engineering support, providing our customer cost-saving alternatives to manufacturing.

• Directed defect reductions teams (Total Quality Management).

• Ergonomic equipment development purchases and implement.

• Machine shop fabrication supported in the fields of work measurement, standards development. Areas supported were NC and conventional machining.

• Plastic fabrication (bonding), Wave guide assembly and brazing (i.e., dip, inert gas, vacuum), and Sheet metal. Determine layout (location of fixtures, tooling, workstations, and material storage), product flow, and sequence of operations.

• Administering the work measurement and reporting system: establishing labor standards by MTM, motions pattern analysis. Conduction work sampling (ratio-delay) studies and analysis results. Preparing / analyzing operations and flow charts.

Honors: Sigma Beta Delta (ΣΒΔ) International Honor Society for Business, Management and Administration

Patent: Moveable Support Arm Patent Number 5348260

Language Competency: Bilingual: English - Native Speaker, Spanish- Fluent

Personal: I am involved in numerous professional, charitable and community organizations, in addition to enjoying fishing, home repair / building projects, and gourmet cooking.

Education: DeVry University,(2012), Bachelor Science Technical Management (BSTM)

East Los Angles College, (1979), Associates Science, Engineering Mechanical Technology (AS)

California State Polytechnic University, (Fall 2014), Bachelor Science Engineering Mechanical

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