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San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, California, United States

-Oversee the engineering department, ensuring effective coordination between different engineering disciplines.-Approve engineering shock drawings and manage the review process to ensure compliance with design standards, functional requirements, and regulatory guidelines.-Generate shim stack Bill of Materials (BOMs) and provide approval for shock drawings, ensuring accuracy and alignment with engineering specifications and customer requirements.-Provide strong leadership and guidance to team members in project oversight, manufacturing collaboration, and quality assurance.-Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely production and delivery of shock absorber components while maintaining quality standards.-Oversee projects from conception to completion, utilizing effective time-management skills to ensure timely delivery within budget and quality standards.-Implement robust quality assurance measures and initiate continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, and optimize manufacturing processes.-Identify potential risks to project timelines, budget, or product quality and develop effective contingency plans to mitigate these risks proactively.-Lead hiring processes and performance management initiatives to build and maintain a high-performing team capable of achieving project objectives and exceeding quality standards.-Oversee product testing and inspection processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.-Utilize attention to detail and critical thinking skills to identify defects or issues and implement corrective-Utilize ERP systems to manage and approve data entry of engineering products, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.-Inspect and approve CAD drawings, parts, and assembly files during initial release and revision changes through internal change boards.

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members involved in project oversight, manufacturing collaboration, and quality assurance, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. • Oversee projects from conception to completion, utilizing time-management skills to ensure timely delivery while adhering to budget and quality standards. • Manage resources effectively, including budget allocation, supplier management, and decision-making regarding resource allocation to support project objectives. • Implement quality assurance measures and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturing processes, and overall operational efficiency. • Manage relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and oversee budget allocation to ensure cost-effective procurement of materials and services while maintaining quality standards. • Identify potential risks to project timelines, budget, or product quality and develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks effectively. • Lead hiring processes and performance management initiatives to build and maintain a high-performing team capable of achieving project objectives and quality standards. • Oversee product testing and inspection processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, utilizing attention to detail and critical thinking to identify any defects or issues. • Utilize ERP systems to manage and approve data entry of engineering products, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information. • Inspect and approve CAD drawings, parts, and assembly files during initial release and revision changes through our internal change board. • Responsible for generating shim stack Bill of Materials (BOMs) and providing approval for shock drawings.

San Diego, California, United States

•Approve SAP data entry of engineering products• Implement new engineering designs in order to satisfy evolving customer needs• Create production and inspection fixtures.• Inspect and approve CAD drawings, parts, and assembly files during initial release andrevision changes through our internal change board.• 3D print prototypes to check fitment on vehicles pre-production• Developed welding procedures and assembly production processes • Conveyed engineering design intent through technical packages and user instruction.

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

•Created SOP's for production•Optimize the production process.•Customized a table to improve machine use during the dispensing stage of production by reducing accidental spills, and the amount of motion required by the operator.

San Diego, California

•Analyzed schematic drawings, BOM’s and diagrams.• Set up and operated stencil printer• Programmed circuit boards for pick and place machine, in order to place components onto PCB’s efficiently.• Identified manufacturer’s part number markings for polarity on various components toensure components are oriented properly.• Analyzed and identified critical component features, document and report nonconforming material• Checked current SMT process and upgrade it accordingly.• Deal with process abnormalities quickly in order to keep production processoperational.• Ensured quality met or exceeded company standards by checking solder joints onmultiple components like BGA’s for wetting, bridging and voids using an x-ray machine.

Greater San Diego Area

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Las- Math & Pre-Engineering-Engineering, Mechanical Engineering