ARNOLDO R AYALA JR
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Effective quality professional bringing proven success in driving continuous improvement initiatives in Quality Engineer roles. Focused and diligent with commitment to fostering corporate mission. Consistently acknowledged for implementing actionable initiative to reduce error rates and optimize company processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
QUALITY ENGINEER
TOYOTA, ACTALENT
09.2022 - Current
- Work with suppliers to guarantee the best quality parts in order to minimize vehicle defects and meet Toyota standards
- Analyze root cause of vehicle/part issues to decrease line down time
- Trial A-stage parts on production vehicles to verify they are conforming to Toyota drawing standards
- Run Tech-Stream/TVECS a Toyota program to communicate with the vehicles ECU’S to verify function’s and ability to detect and clear
- DTC codes and run Mac Key to program interchanged parts
- Run GK a Toyota Program to put vehicles ECU’s in check-mode/factory mode and be able to communicate live with ECU’s
- Verify inspection standards are being followed in the assembly line to guarantee defects are caught before the final process
- Lead a Re-Flash activity of 50 people to update a ECU with the correct software due to a supplier issue and coordinated Re-Flash activity in Toyota ports
- Toyota QE Pilot MY 24-25 - Work with design and suppliers on upcoming model year vehicles to verify drawings and inspection standards that meet Toyota requirements
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
GREEN REVOLUTION COOLING
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and manufacturing teams
- Design projects of 3000+ parts using solidworks and make installation blueprints and send them for production
- Run FEA on designed parts to better examine maximum stress and load to maximize system performance
- Run fluid and flow analysis on our oil cooling data system to better design systems with higher efficiency
- Inspect and approve submitted drawings for production
- Create ECR and ECN in order to keep track of changes in our systems
- Lead production team and manage product installs in different partner companies
- Identified deficiencies in mechanical processes to develop improvements.
QUALITY ENGINEER TECHNICIAN
E-CONTROLS
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Analyze and interpret technical drawings to create inspection control plans
- Operate calipers, micrometers, height gage and profilometer to conduct inspections - Operate engineering quality tests to gather accurate data to determine if the products are within blueprint tolerances
- Review gathered data and results in order to improve overall product quality
- Assist with GDT measurements for CMM operations in order to conduct First Article Inspection
- This allows CMM operators to determine if the products provided by suppliers are sufficient to meet company standards.
- Troubleshot and resolved engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.
QUALITY ENGINEER INTERN
BELL INTERCOOLERS
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Interpret engineering drawings to conduct inspections on intercoolers
- Gathered data to determine the quality and efficiency of the product
- Worked alongside experienced welders following BOM (Bill of Materials) to construct and manufacture products up to company standards
- Create 3D designs and models using SolidWorks to model prototype products for the company
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER INTERN
MAX G MOTORSPORTS
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Design and install turbo kits for Mazda Miata’s to maximize performance
- Machine material by using a lathe and mill to fabricate turbo kit accessories
- Weld, benD and shear metal tubing to produce headers to the size of engine space
- Compose intercoolers for high performance motor vehicles by analyzing air-to-air ratio or the air-to-water ratio to meet customer requirements.
- Developed technical skills through training and shadowing experienced professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2022
Skills
- TOYOTA BUSSINESS PRACTICE
- DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF MECHANICAL SYSTEM
- WELDING
- MACHINING
- SOLIDWORKS
- ASTM SPECIFICATIONS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
QUALITY ENGINEER
TOYOTA, ACTALENT
09.2022 - Current
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
GREEN REVOLUTION COOLING
03.2022 - 09.2022
QUALITY ENGINEER TECHNICIAN
E-CONTROLS
09.2021 - 03.2022
QUALITY ENGINEER INTERN
BELL INTERCOOLERS
03.2021 - 09.2021
MECHANICAL ENGINEER INTERN
MAX G MOTORSPORTS
01.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas At San Antonio