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Dallas, Tx, Us

Dallas, Texas, United States

Devise and lead projects to drive innovation and maintain the company's reputation for delivering high-performance thermoplastic parts to the aerospace and defense industries. ▫ Met 95% of deadlines by specifying project parameters and managing all facets of project management for over 30 formal projects. ▫ Reduced prototype turnaround time by pioneering a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop and fabricate prototypes and production parts for customer deliverables. ▫ Achieved AS9100 accreditation after developing and implementing work instructions and procedures for numerous operations crucial to facilitating the integration of company processes. ▫ Increased project deliverables and reduced project delays by leveraging technical expertise in CAD, manufacturing, 3D printing, and fabrication. ▫ Improved product conformance rates through enhanced quality control measures and reduced non-conforming parts by implementing in-house measuring techniques.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Led end-to-end design and development of mechanical systems and components for a leading industrial automation equipment and assembly line manufacturer. ▫ Delivered projects to production within specified timelines and surpassed client expectations, achieving a high on-time delivery rate and receiving a consistently positive client satisfaction score. ▫ Engineered PLC-driven automation solutions, enhancing tooling and manufacturing processes that improved productivity while reducing labor costs. ▫ Increased machining throughput as an SME for external companies' CAM programming, delivering invaluable insights and solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and efficiency. ▫ Devised and led project management initiatives for automated nail insertion and packaging line for Cantex electrical gang box, achieving project milestones while exceeding performance expectations. ▫ Increased production throughput and reduced production lead times by implementing the Heijunka board and daily priority protocols.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Designed structural, aesthetic components, and LED fixtures for merchandising solutions for various industries, including beauty, cosmetics, retail, technology, wellness, and medical/ pharmaceutical sectors. ▫ Reduced production lead times and increased production efficiency by optimizing design features and constructions for manufacturability. ▫ Cut prototype iteration cycles and improved client satisfaction ratings by facilitating "on the fly" changes to accommodate client modifications during prototype development. ▫ Minimized design discrepancies by collaborating closely with China-based teams to update models, drawings, and molded features, fostering global alignment and consistency in product design. ▫ Decreased material costs and improved part quality by optimizing cost-efficiency and quality of designs while sourcing and evaluating suppliers for purchased parts. ▫ Provided technical assistance to fellow engineers, resolving challenges and promoting knowledge sharing within the team, leading to increasing team productivity and reducing project delays.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Supervised 12 machinists, welders, and general shop employees and coordinated manufacturing practices to meet assembly and project deadlines. ▫ Reduced project completion time by leading a cross-functional team to streamline shop scheduling and assembly processes while ensuring on-time delivery to clients. ▫ Enhanced part manufacturing precision and reduced quality assessment time by spearheading the development and implementation of CNC and CMM programs. ▫ Decreased production costs by designing and fabricating innovative machine tooling and fixtures to optimize manufacturing efficiency. ▫ Facilitated clear communication channels between engineering teams and shop staff, ensuring seamless project development and adherence to tight timelines. ▫ Improved quality assessment accuracy and reduced waste in manufacturing operations by pioneering the integration of lean manufacturing processes and in-process gauging techniques.

Bachelor'S Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering