Quality - Manufacturing Engineer

Javier Torres

Cell 787-***-**** ~ Email: ****************@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Engineering professional with six years experience in electronics and climate control industries. Able to learn new technologies and adapt to changes rapidly. Effective team worker focused on safety, quality and organizational objectives including environmental considerations. Considered to have natural ability to troubleshoot and resolve root cause and failure analysis. Bilingual (Spanish/English). Power user in AutoCAD, Pro E, MS Office: Word, Excel, Visio & Project.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Reduced defective units by 50% in 1 year period for climate control technology company. Improvement was achieved by educating and motivating operators with clear understanding of customer requirements and feedback. The results provided monetary incentives for all employees.

• Improved manufacturing operations by redesigning work area, creation of assembly procedures and increasing work space by 50%. Redesign included development and implementation of ergonomic racks and tools to hold parts in place in substitution of work benches.

• Developed electronic spreadsheets to perform calculations and generate reports for production and quality reports. Reports were used KPI monitoring throughout the organization.

• Implemented coating procedure for PC boards, which increased production from 1 unit to 10 units per cycle for electronics manufacturing company. Procedure included creation of templates, using AutoCAD, to hold units in place for conformal coating process using robotic technology.

• Developed and implemented digital storage system for purchased parts documentation. System reduced 70% of storage space and the use of copier machines. Provided efficient access to required specifications information for new purchased parts.

• Developed and implemented procedure to reduce 75% of tool calibration time. Assigned operators were trained for precise measurement tool program.

• Reduced transit time for manufacturing parts from 16 weeks to 1 week. Improvement was achieved by using negotiating strategies with Supplier General Managers including suppliers into the manufacturing cycle and showing the needs of our customers.

• Completed a Pneumatic Clay Extruder Prototype for an Art Pottery Company as part of Senior Mechanical Design class using Engineering Analysis. Commercialization of the product was achieved with excellent sales and profit.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Thermo King of Puerto Rico: Climate Control Technologies, Ingersoll Rand, Arecibo, PR Jan 06 – Mar 09 Quality/Manufacturing Engineer – Supervisor – Buyer Planner

• Develop strategies to improve quality for all manufacturing activities, using LEAN SIX SIGMA, 8D Process, Kaizen Events, Training sessions, 20 Keys 5S audits, FMEA, Poka Yokes, Informative Boards.

• Supervision of Incoming Inspection, Calibration, DCC (ISO Audits), DPU, MRN & PCAR Processes.

• Supplier liaison communication for different issues. SVPP Program, Supplier assessments, Planning, Purchasing, Invoicing, Customer Service.

• Implemented Voice Of The Customer Audit program, Successive checking.

• Interface with corporate New Product Development-VA/VE on new products approval.

• Respond to customer complaints & ensure corrective actions are performed to avoid reoccurrence, customer service.

• Warranty Solution Team Member implementing improvements to field warranty dispute resolution.

• Supervision of Production Assembly Line. Problem solution.

• Develop cost savings alternatives: Inventory Control, On Time Delivery, Lead Time reduction,

• Active participation in environmental friendly activities.

Conelec of Florida Inc.: Contract Electronic Assembly, Sanford, FL Apr 03 – Dec 05

Manufacturing Engineer – Electronic Manufacturing Technician

• Create Technical Documentation for training procedures and ISO compliance.

• Supervisor of Documentation, drawing interpretation, adjustment & delegation.

• Setup, supervise test areas & product assembly lines in proper order to avoid delays & defects (Flow Assembly).

• Create: Test, Assembly, & other work instructions & procedures with visual aids.

• Train, Assist & Supervise Technicians on created or received documentation.

• Verification of schematics, & QC interaction to ensure quality of product assembled, tested & shipped.

• Interact with suppliers & customers to ensure quality and customer service.

• Project Leader for multiple assembly improvement initiatives. Responsible for Test, troubleshoot, repair, modify, calibrate and verify electronic assembly as required.

• Creation of fixtures/tools using CAD.

• Perform tests using equipment such as oscilloscopes, DVM, signal generators, power meters, network analyzers and other related equipment.

• Experience in RF/Digital test and electromechanical assembly using drawings, schematics, interconnect & wiring diagrams, written and verbal procedures, layouts and plans.

• Analyze and interpret data demonstrating electronic knowledge.

EDUCATION

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

• Bachelor Science in Mechanical Engineering: Energy Option. G.P.A 3.06

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt & Kaizen Leader Certified

• Engineer In Training Certified

• ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor

• Team Building, Mentoring & Coaching Skills

• Effective Supervisor & Foundation of Management Training

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