As a driven and accomplished Manufacturing Engineer, I have played a crucial role in optimizing operations and continuous improvement in the automotive industry. Using Six Sigma Methodologies and data analysis, I identified critical process bottlenecks and variability in the extrusion line, leading to significant cost savings of $28,568 by implementing lean manufacturing tools and enhancing process stability, defect reduction, and product yield optimization.As a leader in promoting lean principles, I spearheaded the deployment of 5S, visual management techniques, improved process assembly techniques, and poka-yoke systems, successfully eliminating waste and improving efficiency on the production floor.Collaborating with cross-functional teams, I led impactful Kaizen projects aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing cycle times, following the 10 Kaizen steps and applying Toyota Production System principles. This resulted in labor reductions and remarkable cost savings of $79,766.16 during a Kaizen Event, where I introduced tested technology to the production process.Furthermore, I designed and implemented efficient manufacturing processes for new and existing products, optimizing Standard Operation Procedures and introducing comprehensive training strategies for new operators to minimize scrap and non-conforming parts.Promoting a culture of engagement and innovation, I empowered employees by implementing communication cell towers and whiteboards, facilitating the flow of critical information at all levels of operation.Lastly, my focus on process optimization led to implementing a scalation process cart system, significantly reducing scrap costs and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products to customers. Moreover, I improved the conveyance process for A-level class surface parts, reducing visible defects and further enhancing product quality.

Developed and implemented training related to lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies to 6 interns from both PC and Launch/CI departments.• Implemented training to interns about process changes, new or revised plant procedures, and standard work based on lessons learned from previous programs.• Weekly 5S reports sent to management reporting internal audits from every department to sustain a clean and organized workplace.• Coordinated all in-plant tryouts to resolve process changes, tooling issues, layout improvements, secondary tunning while ensuring readiness for production.• Assisted in establishing operational methods and work standards using various measurement techniques such as cycle time studies and work balance charts for better handling of parts during the assembly.• Optimized use of floor space with improved layouts, personnel, secondaries, and assembly aid equipment during trials to prepare them for mass production.• Provided direction and leadership for the management and general improvement of the quality of products and processes for multiple model launches by documenting problems, developing countermeasures, and scheduling and facilitating meetings between various departments and suppliers.• Conducted weekly meetings with our supplier for injection molding tools to address open PFS issues to fix quality concerns or change aspects based on ECI changes to improve parts.• Managed secondary and poke yoke units with the supplier and the engineering team to guarantee correct functionality and readiness for the start of production.• Lead Launch/CI team of 6 interns and 3 Team Members to ensure targets are met through daily trials and tasks• Assisted on capacity analysis for new incoming parts to validate production capabilities based on planned cycle times, forecasted demand, and hours of operation to guarantee customer demand is met.

Developed SWIs for parts assembly on 780B and 660B, including secondary units, poke yoke systems, routers cells, and final assemblies.• Provided analysis and recommendations to implement projects to current production by estimating resource requirements and implementation costs preparing approval presentations and documents.• Reviewed current and future production needs with management related to process improvement and new technology implementation such as router cells for better-trimmed parts and new poke yoke systems for easy detection of human errors.• Supervised 5 Team Members, including 2 interns, to accomplish daily trials and tasks designated on time.• Lead a kaizen team consisting of personnel such as tooling techs, production supervisors, engineering interns, management, and TMs for a blow molding OEE improvement project through analysis of throughput data, improvement of layouts to determine plant bottlenecks for further improvements, and eliminations of wastes.

Developed testing plan for all new product materials to ensure material specifications and TSM’s were met• Ensured daily activities were met in the warehouse, such as inventory control, order management, shipping, and receiving orders and materials.• Weekly audits performed on the bill of materials with 194 different part numbers, including 780B and 660B injection molding and blow molding for new incoming components, materials, or any other specifications to launch new parts.• Developed testing plans for all new product materials to ensure material specifications TSM’s were met.• Implemented racks, carts, packaging design, and process flow to new incoming parts for efficient delivery of parts to the customer during Off Tool Trials.• Developed repacking strategy to avoid excess cardboard in collecting and checking area previous to quality check.• Led warehouse layout reorganization using AutoCAD based on launch team needs while designating areas for quality (check fixtures, inventory area) and production control (finished good parts area, collection of parts for orders, staging area, packaging for finished goods and pallet racks).• Analyzed data to determine inventory square footage requirements based on Toyota Event Orders forecast.• Coordinated with the purchasing department to ensure proper raw material was received according to a deadline to fulfill orders based on planned trials.• Designed a provisional Kanban System to maintain the Finished Goods Area.• Presented daily information to the launch team, such as planned trials, daily order requirements, components status, and orders to ensure proper communication.

Conducted CI department assigned projects through the collection and analysis of data to improve product flow and cell layouts.• Provided data-based recommendations utilizing technical and engineering skills along with lean implementation.• Gather and analyze data from different departments on current production to improve, implement and standardize procedures using 5s Tools.• Supervised 5s Program with the aid of excel tools to identify and improve control areas through the different departments and the plant.• Supported the Continuous Improvement management team by implementing lean principles and eliminating waste in different kaizen projects.• Conducted a SMED project with cross-functional teams to analyze and implement a magnetic platen on low tonnage presses.• Lead Kaizen events from identifying problems through implementing efficient operations to improve goals and targets.

Organize and administer events for student sessions for students.Responsible for entering data and computing information into department share drive systemFilled system design based on time and motion study