Design and develop mechanical chassis for towable market, collaborating with East Coast engineers to ensure alignment with industry and quality standards.Manage technical documentation, including detailed drawings and Bills of Materials (BOM) through ENOVIA PLM and ERP systems (D365), to support manufacturing and procurement.Collaborate with procurement to source new parts Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to streamline implementation into production.Travel as needed to ensure manufacturing standards met client expectations or to resolve issues.

Led continuous improvement initiatives and implementing new SOPs, which enhanced quality control and manufacturing consistency.Collaborated with Production Management to define project scopes, monitor timelines, and ensure timely completion through effective tooling and material management.Conducted time studies and refined process flows, including CNC code development, increasing productivity by 60% in laser tube cutting.Designed, in CAD, mechanical fixtures for production applications to standardizing processes, to boost line efficiency, and to improve quality.

Led a team in the design, development, and implementation of new products, ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer requirements.Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and supply chain, to optimize manufacturing processes and meet stringent deadlines.Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.Conducted root cause analyses and implemented corrective actions to uphold quality standards.Trained and mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, professional development, and innovation within the team.

Led new product development (NPD) and implemented heavy machinery, Tube Laser and Sheet Metal Lasers, using Lean principles to streamline floor layouts, eliminating non-value-added operations.Developed over 200 CNC programs, enhancing production efficiency for laser tube and sheet cutting.Worked closely with Production to refine NPD manufacturing processes, reducing costs and optimizing workflow.

Managed New Product Development (NPD) design and launch of two plumbing fixture collections, overseeing 14 SKUs and generating $20,000 in annual cost savings through component redesign.Led a team of three in executing a company-wide audit program to conduct random product audits for compliance, identify vulnerabilities, implement corrective actions.Defined Engineering Notifications (EN) for component and assembly revisions, managed the disposition of affected parts, and coordinated with Purchasing, Planning, QC, and Manufacturing departments to ensure smooth transitions.

Standardized packaging using Six Sigma DMAIC methodologies, achieving $30,000 in annual cost savings and reducing packaging variability.Designed semi-automated test stations, custom tools, and mechanical fixtures, which improved production line efficiency and quality standards, resulting in annual savings of $50,000.Designed 31 mechanical fixtures in CAD and developed 28 custom tools for various production applications and test fixtures, standardizing processes to boost line efficiency and improve quality.Oversaw the successful production implementation of five new product launches, participating in design reviews for Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to identify potential issues and correct before releasing to production.Authored comprehensive process documentation, including 188 assembly instructions in English and Spanish, facilitating consistent training and process adherence.Conducted drop tests according to ISTA Standard 1A to determine and validate packaging requirements for new and existing products.

Designed a modern, all-metal bus bench in CAD that met customer needs, leading to a 10-year contract with the City of Garden Grove, CA for citywide installation of the benches.