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Fullerton, CA

Standardize processes to reduce set up time and increase repeatability Create and implement new processes to remove wastes (lean manufacturing)Reduce the facility average set up time between jobs from 102 minutes to 70 minutesParticipate in Kaizen events and utilize all lean manufacturing/ Six Sigma tools to drive continuous improvement

Carson, CA

Re-layout cells to maximize floor space use and improve the flow of partsWork with operators and Leads to implement ABS standards and achieve certification in cellsCreate and disposition Problem Discrepancy Reports (PDR’s)Communicate with vendors and operators to implement solutions that reduce the number of PDR’sUpdate tooling drawings in AutoCAD and.

• Create build processes from mechanical drawings to improve assembly time and reduce cost
• Interface with all disciplines, including the customer, to build and test hardware
• Participated in an accelerated 9 month flight test program for JAGM meeting all 6 scheduled flight dates on time (all 6 were successful for an Raytheon Missile Systems record perfect score)
• Lead assembler for the buildup of the engineering and flight rounds in the lab
• Team lead for the… Show more
• Team lead for the final build and testing of the flight rounds at the range

• Interface with multiple disciplines to determine compliance of requirements to meet system and subsystem Critical Design Reviews (CDR)
• Create and present the compliance matrix at the Critical Design Reviews attended by the customer
• Update and maintain hardware/software requirements documents
• Prepare test plans for engineering hardware testing
• Participate in Critical Chain meetings to help meet schedule and budget

• Participate and facilitate Failure Review Boards (FRB) and Fault Isolation Teams (FIT)
• Analyze designs to ensure the assemblies meet the system and sub-system reliability requirements
• Set up the parts and obsolescence management system for the program (Approved by the US Navy)
• Prepare Tech Data Packages for suppliers

• Resolve any major production issues using root cause analysis
• Coordinate with engineering and fabrication to implement new design changes
• Implement lean manufacturing principles (Toyota Production System) on the shop floor
• Participate in Kaizen events on the assembly line to increase productivity
• Set up an assembly line using Lean Principles which decreased the cycle time significantly

Mba, Finance & Project Management

MBA in Finance and Project Management from American InterContinental University (Online). 1 year accelerated program (April 2008-May 2009).

Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) UW Formula SAE (FSAE) race car team Member of church symphonic band..

Aas, Engineering Graphics And Design

Attended two junior colleges simultaneously in 2001-2003: Lake Washington Technical College - AAS Degree in Engineering Graphics and.

As, Engineering General Courses

Attended two junior colleges simultaneously in 2001-2003: Lake Washington Technical College - AAS Degree in Engineering Graphics and.