SUMMARY:

Broad base of design, process development, engineering, quality and manufacturing expertise. Ten years of progressive responsibilities with accelerated advancement and proven record of s in the areas of Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Manufacturing Practices and Project Management. Experience supervising engineering staff. Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Computer proficiency (Microsoft’s software, Infinity QS, AutoCAD, Minitab 16, AS400, SAP, Oracle). Fully bilingual (Spanish and English).

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Principles of Lean Manufacturing

Systems Simulations

Introduction to Process Validation

Quality Planning for Tooling and Process Qualification

Process Capability Analysis

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Accelerating Change & Transitions™

Facilitation Skills for Leaders

Effective Communication and Interpersonal Relationships

Supervision Techniques

Capacitating and Development

Team Development and Problem Solving

CAREER EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, St. Louis, MO

Senior Project Management Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for oversight of scoping, defining and executing client engagements across BJC including optimal deployment of resources.
• Demonstrated a working knowledge in all Confidential defined Transformation Core Competencies and expert level in some (Process Improvement including Lean and Six Sigma, Change Management, Project Management, Rational Thinking Processes, Facilitation Skills for Leaders).
• Played a key role in enterprise level portfolio management as well as client management activities and business development efforts that position Transformation Support to respond to organizational demand and requirements.

Performance Improvement Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Participate in and/or may lead performance improvement projects and/or act as primary performance improvement resource using methodologies and tools within the BJC defined Transformation Core Competencies (Lean, Six Sigma, Change Management, Project Management, Rational Thinking Processes etc.) in order to achieve desired project goals and business outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and optimization of resources and tools within projects and across performance improvement efforts.
• Participated in performance improvement project efforts by providing a range of roles as required by the project plans. Roles may included, but were not limited to, project manager/PI lead, Lean/Six Sigma resource, ad hoc subject matter expert in any/all Transformation Core Competencies.
• Managed key stakeholder relationships through acceptance planning and change management.
• Developed and delivered key communications to all levels in the organization.
• Maintained and grew performance improvement skill sets related to technical aspects of methodologies and tools.
• Supported Transformation initiatives.

Confidential, Arroyo, PR

Senior Advanced Quality Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Collaborated with Marketing, R&D, and Operations to deliver best in class new products to market.
• Used risk management tools, statistical methods, design and process control activities, and verification/validation test planning to help drive quality upfront in new product development.
• Help guide R&D through internal quality system to ensure products are developed in compliance to those procedures as well as the requirements and other regulatory bodies.

Confidential, Santa Isabel, PR

Quality Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all activities required to facilitate a zero defect culture focused on delivering parts on time, at or below cost, in an environment of compliance to AS 9100 requirements, CFR 14, and internal procedures.
• Provided focused leadership in problem solving activities, setting work and holding team members accountable to progress in service to the business unit objectives.
• Investigated and resolved non - conformances and escapes by utilizing industry and UTC investigation tools and practices, and driving initiatives to implement robust root cause and corrective actions.
• Provided trend information on non-conforming material (MRB & scrap) on monthly basis, as well as, for Quarterly Management Review meeting.
• Participated/Facilitated in ACE process improvement teams using Lean/Six Sigma tools when appropriate.
• Participated on the ISO Steering Committee and perform ISO 9001:2000 internal audits.
• Worked with suppliers to obtain First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), review and approval of FAIR and manage the First Article data base for in-house and supplier FAIRs.
• Developed and implemented ESDS and Calibration Audit Program and Scorecard for the electronics manufacturing operations.

Confidential, San Germán, PR

Senior Engineer - Senior QA/Engineering Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized equipment, engineering and processes support for existent manufacturing operations and new product launch.
• This includes design, procurement, installation, qualification, and complex troubleshooting on manufacturing systems or equipment.
• Manage major manufacturing system projects and lead supply chain continuous improvement efforts.
• Responsible for the evaluation and introduction of new technologies related to manufacturing systems to improve performance and compliance.
• Provided support as Project Lead Engineer on Manufacturing areas monitoring the lots execution steps and process.
• Performed on technical matters to Manufacturing and Quality Personnel.
• Identified and investigated deviations to protocols.

Confidential, Cidra, PR

Quality Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the implementation and maintenance of Quality Assurance systems and activities within the Membrane Division.
• Oversaw generation and review of documents used in Manufacturing Practices.
• Also, oversaw audits of production and quality control areas.
• Lead Quality Engineering functions and product release activities.
• Supervised Inspectors and QA Technicians in the execution of quality assurance tests and support statistical analysis.
• Designed methods and processes for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
• Participated in determining objectives of assignments and long-range goals within the organization.
• Developed and administered a $150k - $250k budget, schedules, performance review management and salary forecast

Confidential, Ponce, PR

Senior Quality Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Directed, planned and monitored Quality Assurance and Quality Engineering activities in the use of personnel, testing techniques and regulatory policies.
• Performed vendor quality audits on new vendors and for various US Surgical programs.
• Managed the Corrective and Preventive Actions System.
• Identified and reported quality trends, and actively participated in the development and reporting of key performance indicators (KPI’s).
• Provided support in technology transfer improvement projects by identifying and developing test method requirements, acceptance criteria and SOP’s.
• Assumed responsibilities as Quality Manager; provide leadership and technical support for plant and corporate projects to improve products, processes and design as well as business growth.

Quality Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for specifying, developing and implementing quality control testing procedures and methods.
• Analyzed, tested and implemented Statistical Process Control (SPC) Techniques on the manufacturing process to achieve higher standards of quality and cost reduction.
• Actively participated in Validation Team to develop and improve line processes.
• Managed Incoming Department (Acting QE Section Head, Period ).
• Analyzed quality cost and implemented cost savings programs.
• Acted as liaison between vendors, Engineering, and QA department providing leadership and guidance to assure causes of non-conformance are identified and understood and that corrective/preventive actions are implemented on a timely manner.
• Managed the Corrective and Preventive Actions System and field complaint analysis.
• Implemented QA in-line inspections and revised sampling plans to improve QA response time, manufacturing process and throughput time.

Confidential, Ponce, PR

New Products Staff Project Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing, planning and implementing New Products / Product Changes / Test Runs and acted as focal person to coordinate efforts between Marketing, Product Development and Manufacturing for a successful build in Puerto Rico Manufacturing Operations Facilities.
• Successfully attained assigned time schedules for the launching of special products/new products/product changes.

Project Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for defining, developing, managing and coordinating Special Projects, analyzing processes, material flow, procedures, and methods to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead teams of Engineers or cross-functional teams to facilitate successful completion of projects.
• Participated in the development and implementation of processes for new product internalization.
• Managed Improvement Sharing and Cost Reductions Program for Puerto Rico Operations.

Quality Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining and continuously improving the quality system to economically meet the plant’s quality objectives.
• Supervised a total of 15 Lab Technicians and Quality Inspectors throughout all shifts.
• Served as liaison within the Textile plant, and between the cutting and sewing plants to ensure overall adherence to quality standards.
• Identified and reported quality trends and implemented corrective actions in the manufacturing process.