Carlos Caballero Perez

Leading cross-functional teams and facilitating communication between team members,leadership, and stakeholders.

Managing program performance and driving operational excellence

EVM, risk mitigation, and strategic leadership

Team development and collaboration.

Delivering high-quality results on time.

Managing projects, budgets, and schedules.

Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Identifying and resolving issues impacting program progress through proactive risk management, and collaborative problem-solving.

• Responsible for project performance planning, risk management, technical quality, cost, schedule, and factory accountability
• Program, set up, and run CNC and manual machining equipment
• Utilized CAD software for machining operations (Winmax, Catia)
• Designed and developed tooling and fixtures for machining operations
• Understanding of complex quality policies, procedures, governmental regulations, and workflow
• Provided input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques to ensure producibility and reduce cost.

• Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, production control, production planning, and quality
• Programmed NX Solids using Mastercam 2021/2022
• Manipulated engineering models and designs to determine machining sequences and approach
• Read and interpreted GD&T data and complied with internal quality system, business policies, and regulatory requirements
• Set up mills/lathes independently for 1st article.

• Led the startup and execution of the Fin Control Actuation project, overseeing all aspects from concept to completion.
• Designed and developed tooling to optimize production efficiency and ensure precision
• Procured necessary tools and equipment, maintaining high efficiency and product quality.
• Directed daily operations across multiple shifts and departments, assigning tasks to meet production schedules.
• Ensured compliance with work instructions, safety protocols, quality standards, and 5S practices.
• Provided regular progress updates to senior management on scheduling, budget, and program quality.
• Assisted in interviews and contributed to employee performance evaluations, offering feedback to senior leadership.

• Set up and operated CNC lathes with Fanuc robotic arm
• Ran multiple machines with twin turret, live tooling, and dual spindle
• Used various inspection tools and hand tools
• Ensured surface finishes and measurements met blueprint requirements
• Changed out used tools and followed up daily with tool life to ensure quality of parts/tools.

• Optimized production of high-performance cylinder heads for the automotive industry through efficient machining processes
• Macro-programmed two horizontal CNC machines with a 30-pallet system, managing over 200 operations for tool breakage detection and process efficiency
• Designed and implemented automated systems to flag critical tools, enabling seamless pallet transitions and reducing downtime
• Collaborated with the production team to improve processes, increase productivity, and enhance workflow efficiency
• Troubleshot complex machining issues and conducted quality inspections to ensure adherence to industry standards
• Contributed to streamlining operations, reducing downtime, and enhancing overall product quality

• Operated various CNC machines with twin turret and live tooling (Siemens, Celos, Fanuc)
• Monitored the quality of parts in accordance with procedures
• Used various inspection tools and machinist hand tools
• Timed each tool, set-up, and down time, identifying any needed improvements
• Set up table and machine for Fanuc robotic arm and troubleshot issues.

• Set up CNC machines with up to 5 Axis for 1st article (horizontal mills, vertical mills)
• Machined parts on manual machines to meet exact blueprint tolerances
• Hand-created programs for machining operations
• Edited and adjusted speeds and feeds to reduce cycle time and tool wear
• Made tooling and fixturing on NC machines and conventional machines
• Used various inspection tools as well as machine shop tools.