Lead Engineer for new product launch. Weekly interaction with the customer. Establishing safety, quality, and production guidelines for the launch.Prototyping and implementing production procedures through reverse engineering samples and interpreting prints.Working closely with the customer's engineering team to perfect the product and ensure a quality product is being produced.Develop processing jigs to facilitate production.Develop work processes that are intuitive and user friendly

Directing N/S operations for the Electronics Division of an automotive repair equipment manufacturer.Managing the scheduling, quality, and productivity of 30 Team Members throughout the facility. Overseeing the daily operations of the following departments, Cable Assy, PC Board Prep, PC Board Final Assy, and Pick and Place operations.Interact daily with the Metal Fabrication Plant to ensure a constant and on-time supply of materials to support production.Decreased the number of Corrective Action Requests on 2nd Shift by 40%.Championed process changes and information flow to decrease overall process times.Worked to upgrade current production prints and work instructions to increase quality and Team Member comprehension.Used my knowledge of the Wire and Cable Industry to update existing procedures.

Tier 1 Logistics and Sequencing company that supplies KIA and Hyundai MotorsManaged the automotive logistics and sequencing center to maintain a 98% accuracy and the on-time flow of material for a rate of 1,400 vehicles per 24-hour cycle for KIA Automotive.Oversaw the completion and startup of a 300,000 sq. ft. logistics warehouse prior to merging 2 consolidations and sequencing centers into it without impacting the customer.Demonstrated multicultural competencies while developing professional relationships that encompassed mutual trust and respect.Facilitated the development of a training department to provide initial training and continuous improvement.Monitored the performance of subcontractor companies tasked with quality assurance and tire assembly.

Shift Manager for a Tier 3 Automotive Interior Trim and Metal Stamping supplier for Kia Motors.Managed the injection molding, assembly, and stamping departments.Responsible for production and quality of parts for the end customer.Responsible for on-time delivery of parts to the customer.

Directed the production in a contract supplier of Wiring Harnesses and Electrical Components for the Bus, Medical, Military and Forklift Industries.Maintained exceptional quality levels to meet FDA and Aerospace standards.Integrated visual workplace strategies into production to increase worker morale and plant production.Worked closely with the Quality Control department to ensure that quality products were being produced safely and in a timely manner.

Supervised the assembly and quality of automotive interior plastics in a Tier 1 supplier for Hyundai Motors.Utilized LEAN manufacturing principles to streamline the work cells and decrease tact time.Monitored production cells to ensure quality.

Supervised three mechanized departments for an Automotive Wiring Harness Manufacturing company servicing Ford and Chrysler.Supervised departments in both the United States and Mexico.Assisted in the logistics of transporting an entire Wiring Harness plant from the United States to Mexico.Assisted in the initial layout for a new production facility.Trained mechanics in both countries using English and Spanish to set-up and repair various styles of machinery for the wiring harness industry.