Anton Dela Fuente

Delaware,OH

Summary

Accomplished Senior Technical Project Manager at Honda Development and Manufacturing of America, adept in stakeholder management and technical project planning. Proven track record in leading projects worth $45 million, enhancing preventive maintenance protocols, and mentoring teams to peak performance. Specializes in cost management, showcasing a blend of strategic leadership and technical proficiency.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Honda Development and Manufacturing of America
Marysville, OH

Equipment Engineering Group Leader

01.2025 - Current

Job overview

Lead and manage a team of junior quality engineers to foster a high-performance culture and drive continuous improvement.
Provide mentorship and support to team members in their daily tasks, promoting skill enhancement and professional growth.
Oversee the quality control processes for end-of-line testing machines, ensuring compliance with established standards and specifications.
Develop and implement quality assurance protocols to maintain the integrity and performance of testing equipment.
Spearhead initiatives for new model activities, coordinating cross-functional efforts to ensure successful project execution and product launch.
Lead problem-solving efforts and perform root cause analysis for equipment failures and quality issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Analyze operational data to identify trends and develop strategies aimed at improving key performance indicators (KPIs) such as run rate, throughput, and material reduction.
Assess the need for new data collection methods and propose enhancements to existing processes for better decision-making.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of engineering standards, specifications, and Honda quality systems to ensure accountability and compliance in all engineering practices.
Regularly review and update processes to prevent outflow and maintain adherence to industry standards.
Conduct thorough analyses of current equipment conditions and operational characteristics, identifying opportunities for process and performance improvements.
Collaborate with stakeholders to implement changes that enhance equipment efficiency and reliability.

Honda Development and Manufacturing of America

Senior Technical Project Manager

09.2022 - Current

Job overview

Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
Collaborated with business users, technical teams, database administrators and testing teams during kickoff meetings, joint application designing, and planning sessions to validate requirements.
Served as technical liaison, supporting engineering, management, procurement, sales, and marketing, quality assurance and supply base.
Specialized in end of line testing equipment with a proven track record of simultaneously managing $45 million in projects.

Honda Development and Manufacturing of America

Manufacturing Maintenance Team Lead

04.2019 - 09.2022

Job overview

Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
Managed and led calibration activities of End-Of-Line quality testing equipment for the the vehicle quality inspection department.
Led the activities of equipment service technicians on a daily basis (distributing planned work, deploying appropriate personnel to address emergency work, monitoring completion/quality of identifying/addressing safety concerns/at risk behaviors and scheduling daily/weekend overtime work).
Led root cause failure analysis for equipment downtime.
Train and mentor production and equipment service technicians on proper equipment operation and maintenance.
Led and managed equipment preventative maintenance schedules and plans on Maximo and distributed work orders to a team of equipment service technicians.
Managed efficient teams of up to 6 employees.

Honda Development and Manufacturing of America

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

05.2015 - 09.2019

Job overview

Repaired, maintained quality testing equipment and supported daily production for the vehicle quality inspection department.
Repaired and maintained fully automated automotive end of line equipment such as Alignment equipment, ADAS(Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) sensor aiming equipment, Drive test equipment, Waterleak equipment, and conveyence systems.
Taught and tuned Yaskawa Motoman robots that are interlocked with alignment equipment to perform automated Toe adjument on vehicles.
Kept equipment in good operating condition through effective preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
Effectively communicated technical issues with the equipment service and production teams and maintains equipment data and documentation daily
Supported team activities and projects throughout the work week and plant shutdowns
Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.

Honda Development and Manufacturing of America

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Co-Op

06.2014 - 05.2019

Job overview

Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.

Education

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH

Associates Of Science from Electro-Mechanical Engineering

05.2015

Thomas Worthington High School
Worthington, OH

High School Diploma

2013

Skills

Stakeholder Management
Computer Proficiency
Cost Management

Technical project planning
Project budget allocation