Engineer Quality

PEDRO NORIEGA

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Upland, CA 91786

Ph #: 909-***-**** Email: *******@*******.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that will utilize my education and experience in SMT Process Engineering effectively.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Electronics Engineering

Pacific States University Los Angeles, Ca

Associate of Science, Electronics Technology

National Technical School Los Angeles, Ca

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Diploma Mechanical AutoCAD

Certificate Photovoltaic Systems

NABCEP Pending

SMTA, SME and CASA member

Time Study Procedures course certificate

DYNA/PERT Assembly

System Training Certificate

Micro Station PC 2D

Fine Pitch Employee of the quarter

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Seasoned experience as a Manufacturing Engineer with SMT/Thru hole, Electro-mechanical box build production, cable/harness assembly, and PCBA from component to systems level in contract manufacturing, the commercial electronics, medical technology, telecom and computer industries. BSEE. Bilingual English/ Spanish.

• Exceptional communication skills with strong leadership traits and the ability to thrive in an

environment of Change and continuos improvements.

• Provided root causes analysis of process and/or product defects and orchestrating corrective actions

in support of quality objective in the SMT, PTH, wave solder, reflow, Screening placement, test and

Box build mechanical operations. Proficiency with tools such as Valor, SolidWorks, AutoCad, Oracle,

Agile, MS Office applications, Cam350, Webrif, BaaN, SAP. Have strong MRP experience in

production/ material inventory control.

• Experienced in DOE, SPC, JIT, KAN BAN, BTO,one piece flow, work Cells, batch, CPI, IPC610, ISO9000

Spec, RoHS, WEEE, and Safety Agency requirements (UL, CE,OSHA, etc).

• Proficient in Supervising, training production operators and other personnel to maintain

quality, production, and low Cost. Presented Equipment Evaluation and capital equipment

justification.

• Developed labor and materials quotes, processes, assembly instructions, time standards, tooling,

fixtures, jig and documentation to support existing, NPI to manufacturing. First article approval.

• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently to meet requirements of single or multifaceted projects.

• Experienced in successfully managing production processes, procedures, cost, quotes, suppliers,

customers and personnel.

• Developed and implemented ECO, ECR, Deviation, manufacturing instructions, and worked with

gerber files,BOM/ Parts select, Drawings, Schematics.

• Lead and assisted in the implementation process of NPI from initial concept through the final

assembly process

• Experienced in Lean Manufacturing Tools (including Kaizen, Kanban, Poke-Yoke, 5-S); Statistical

Process Control (SPC), DFx

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aspect Software, San Jose, CA 09/07 - 07/08

Manufacturing Engineer 70k/year

Enhanced, implemented, and maintained effective processes and procedures to ensure high product quality and reliability in the manufacturing activities in PTH, SMD, Box Build cable assemblies production areas.

Focal point to the CM to resolve engineering (assembly & test) escalations in order to ensure steady production

Managed all test processes and infrastructure for all sustaining production and RMA.

Lead cross-functional team for system level analysis of failed units from the production floor or field returns.

Managed and report all major process yield metrics, identified trends and held the supplier accountable to prior jointly set goals.

Performed first articles and source inspections as required.

Issued SCARs, Owned the correct implementation of ECOs at the supplier's site, from a technical review.

Signed off on tooling requirements to support production.

Participate with regional quality and customer support teams to provide root cause analysis or technical background on customer escalations.

Ensured that the Supplier's own Supplier quality program was well staffed & effective at preventing problems. Key contributor in ongoing Supplier QBRs and recognition programs.

Worked with oracle, Agile, Webrif, and Cam350 tools.

Celestica/Adecco, San Jose, CA 07/07 - 09/07

Manufacturing Supervisor 65k/year

Directly supervised NPI and existing product

Supervised the manufacturing activities in PTH, SMD, Box Build cable assemblies production areas,

Provided clear direction to team in relation to individual and team goals

Prioritized production schedules base on product introductions, equipment efficiency and material supplies

Administered procedures and budgets and made budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures, direct and indirect labor, developed schedules and proposed staffing requirements

Approved all production staff time sheets and evaluated employees performance on an annual basis, followed all of the following standards (IPC 610, J-STD001, ISO 9000,5'S and ESD control)

Worked with ASAP

Ensured the shipping and receiving processes were consistent and conducted in a timely manner with care, quality and detail

Organized and prioritized shipments.

Supervise the Shipping/Receiving dept, drivers and any warehouse activities.

Beckman Coulter, Inc., Porterville, CA 06/06 - 1/07

Instrument Assembly Supervisor 60k/year

Directly supervised skilled and/or semi-skilled non-exempt staff

Supervised the implementation of JIT, kan ban, cell manufacturing activities in cable assemblies, box build, PTH and SMD production areas, active participation in CPI activities to remove non-value added items from processes

Provided clear direction to team in relation to individual and team goals

Prioritized production schedules base on product introductions, equipment efficiency and material supplies, administered procedures and budgets

Evaluated employee’s performance on an annual basis, responsible for cycle counting.

Followed all of the following standards (IPC 610, ISO 9000, 5'S and ESD control)

Ensured the shipping and receiving processes were consistent and conducted in a timely manner with care, quality and detail

Organized and prioritized shipments. Supervise the Shipping/Receiving dept, drivers and any warehouse activities.

Judco Manufacturing, Harbor City, CA 12/05 - 04/06

Assistant Production Manager 55k/year

Direct of up to 175 assemblers, leads, and supervisors in the cable assemblies production area

Supervised production activities to maximize efficiency and quality, training and development of staff, worked closely with production line to assure efficient product quality

Interfaced with customers to meet delivery requirements, production introduction and ECOs. Production planning and liaison.

Assisted in coordinating production of prototype products.

Approved all production staff time sheets and submitted to payroll, responsible for cycle counting on a regular basis.

Ensured the shipping and receiving processes were consistent and conducted in a timely manner with care, quality and detail

Organized and prioritized shipments.

Supervise the Shipping/Receiving dept, drivers and any warehouse activities.

El-Com/cabletek, Garden Grove, CA 07/04 - 10/05

M.E/ Supervisor 45k/year

Supervised the daily activities of the all commercial cable assemblies, and box build lines

Provided guidance for personnel concerning policies and procedures.

Work closely with leads to coordinate the time and efficient movement of scheduled assemblies throughout the shop.

Monitored the efficiency and skill level of employees.

Worked closely with Team Leaders to communicate current quality of workload condition in each area, review production schedule

Identified potentials issues, making changes and improvements as necessary

Conducted manufacturing engineering functions to review and propose existing flow of product for accuracy and efficiency.

Determined tooling needs, implemented and maintained system and procedure of self-monitoring to ensure high quality yields.

Conducted performance evaluation of direct labor employees.

Identified training needs and train employees or coordinated training through proper departments.

Estimated workloads and staff appropriately.

Ensured the shipping and receiving processes were consistent and conducted in a timely manner with care, quality and detail

Organized and prioritized shipments.

Supervised the Shipping/Receiving dept, drivers and any warehouse activities.

OSI Electronics (former Corlund Electronics) Camarillo, CA 07/03 - 03/04

Second Operations Supervisor 40k/year

Supervised the daily activities of the all mechanical, touch Up, box build and cleaning departments,

Provided guidance for personnel concerning policies and procedures.

Worked closely with leads to coordinate the time and efficient movement of scheduled assemblies throughout the shop.

Monitored the efficiency and skill level of employees.

Worked closely with Team Leaders to communicate current quality of workload condition in each area, review production schedule

Identified potentials issues, making changes and improvements as necessary

Interfaced with manufacturing engineering to review proposed and existing flow of product for accuracy and efficiency.

Determined tooling needs, implemented and maintained system and procedure of self-monitoring to ensure high quality yields.

Conduced performance evaluation of both Team Leaders and direct labor employees.

Identified training needs and train employees or coordinate training through proper departments.

Fine Pitch / Solectron, Fremont, CA 05/00 -10/01

Project Engineer Manufacturing 40k/year

Developed and published manufacturing process instructions for both quick turn (NPI) and production (PPI, MPI) PCBA and Box Build assemblies.

Designed and procured all tooling for electronics and mechanical build processes.

Provided technical support and training for manufacturing.

Communicated with program management and customers to resolve documentation issues. P

Provided reports on design for manufacturability for customers.

Completed component-engineering research.

Worked with Drawings/ BOM/ Gerber files.

Followed all of the following standards (IPC 610, ISO 9000, 5'S and ESD control)

Transchem, Corona, CA 09/99 - 03/00

Customer Return/ Rework Supervisor

Reorganized as well as supervised the daily activities of the rework department to repair products.

Provided guidance for personnel concerning policies and procedures.

Provided technical support for departments such as testing, inspection and production.

Interfaced with customers to understand service requirements and to quote jobs.

National Signal, La Mirada, CA 04/99 - 09/99

Manufacturing Engineer/ Electronics Manufacturing Manager

Supervised 25 employees and 2 leads in the electronic/mechanical fabrication and assembly department.

Provided production support and supervision, PCB assembly and soldering processes.

Responsible for communicating with outside suppliers in Mexico.

Wrote procedures for PCBA conformal coating process.

Set assignments for assemblers.

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