Vincent Cabrera Email & Phone Number

Commerce, Ca

Chino, Ca

In charge of new product introductions, from conceptualization to production. Leads and accomplishes all related engineering documentation such as 3D solid models, detailed drawings, engineering change request, laboratory test requests and reports. Collaborates with cross-functional teams (from Marketing, Sales, Sourcing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, to Customer Service) driving cost, quality, and timely launch of new products.* Successfully launched various whirlpool bathtubs and Showers… Show more In charge of new product introductions, from conceptualization to production. Leads and accomplishes all related engineering documentation such as 3D solid models, detailed drawings, engineering change request, laboratory test requests and reports. Collaborates with cross-functional teams (from Marketing, Sales, Sourcing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, to Customer Service) driving cost, quality, and timely launch of new products.* Successfully launched various whirlpool bathtubs and Showers Base with additional annual sales of over $5M. Launched a Therapeutic Shower Bath geared toward the elderly population that resulted to $2.1M sales on the first year. Show less

Anaheim, Ca

Researched and identified opportunities within product and packaging design to improve the robustness of RSI's product in the marketplace and correspondingly improve customer satisfaction. Recommended and led the development of new products outside the current bath/kitchen/storage product families to expand new market opportunities.

Anaheim, Ca

Spearheaded product development and design on behalf of the Bath Vanity and Storage division. Sustained current Bath Vanity and Storage products by resolving everyday issues that arise in the manufacturing department from Mill, to RTF, to Assembly. Launched new Bath Vanity and Storage products ensuring specs, BOM's, JDE's, are consistent and within standards. Led and directed the Bath Vanity and Storage group which consisted of 6 Product Engineers. Directed manufacturing in all aspects of the… Show more Spearheaded product development and design on behalf of the Bath Vanity and Storage division. Sustained current Bath Vanity and Storage products by resolving everyday issues that arise in the manufacturing department from Mill, to RTF, to Assembly. Launched new Bath Vanity and Storage products ensuring specs, BOM's, JDE's, are consistent and within standards. Led and directed the Bath Vanity and Storage group which consisted of 6 Product Engineers. Directed manufacturing in all aspects of the operation. * Transformed the engineering culture from an environment dependent on drafters by educating the team on utilizing Inventor 3D for product conceptualization. Show less

Anaheim, Ca

Led the development of new products for the Counter Surfaces and Bath Storage division. Directed the product development, process engineering, and tooling departments. Managed 2 Department Managers and 2 Design Engineers. Provided technical support to manufacturing in all aspects of the operation. In charge of capital projects and justifications, product costing, BOM’s, and ECN’s. * Improved production time and reduced waste by as much as $400,000 by implementing an RFID system to track… Show more Led the development of new products for the Counter Surfaces and Bath Storage division. Directed the product development, process engineering, and tooling departments. Managed 2 Department Managers and 2 Design Engineers. Provided technical support to manufacturing in all aspects of the operation. In charge of capital projects and justifications, product costing, BOM’s, and ECN’s. * Improved production time and reduced waste by as much as $400,000 by implementing an RFID system to track material usages.* Reduced cost and production time by purchasing a CNC machine and bringing in house the prototype development process. * Selected, upgraded and installed $1 million in equipment to expand the manufacturing process in Tijuana.*Automated machine integration equipment and improved production programs thereby increasing the manufacturing output to 6,000 sinks per day. Show less

Anaheim, Ca

Managed new product introductions, from conceptualization to production. Directed capital expenditure projects totaling over $1 million. In charge of the research and development of new and innovative materials and product designs. Oversaw a $1 million annual Mold Shop operation located in Mexico. * Achieved a $2.2 million savings in material costs through the redesign of sink molds. Utilized Solidworks and developed patterns with the use of a CNC machine to accomplish the redesign.

Anaheim, Ca

Conceptualized and designed new composite products for the bath industry (showers, tubs, etc.). Managed new product introduction in different plants nationwide and developed tooling fixtures to support manufacturing. Partnered with marketing in the development of technical literature, brochures, and trade shows. Evaluated OEM parts (motor pumps, jets and controls) used for whirlpools. Generated engineering orders; preliminary cost estimates, profit and margin calculations.*… Show more Conceptualized and designed new composite products for the bath industry (showers, tubs, etc.). Managed new product introduction in different plants nationwide and developed tooling fixtures to support manufacturing. Partnered with marketing in the development of technical literature, brochures, and trade shows. Evaluated OEM parts (motor pumps, jets and controls) used for whirlpools. Generated engineering orders; preliminary cost estimates, profit and margin calculations.* Introduced 3-D realistic modeling using Photoworks into the design process which vastly improved design conceptualization and product presentations. Show less

Management Certificate For Engineering And Technical

Bachelors Of Science Degree, Mechanical Engineering