Carlos Henao
Queen Creek,Arizona
Summary
Dynamic engineering leader with a proven track record at Johnson & Johnson, driving process improvements and achieving over $3MM in annual savings. Skilled in project management and data analysis, I excel in mentoring teams and fostering collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
SR. PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
PERIPHERAL INTERVENTIONAL BD (BECTON DICKINSON)
Tempe, USA
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Developed processes for new products in R&D environment (drug-coated balloons & stents) to support product innovation.
- Validated equipment and new manufacturing processes across US sites to facilitate timely release of new products in R&D environment.
- Implemented process improvements through fixture development and automation to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER
BWI JHONSON AND JHONSON
Cd. Juarez, Mex
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Led a team of 15 engineers to drive execution of the extrusion, grinding and subassembly areas of JnJ Salvarcar Plant, consistently achieving production targets.
- Transferred extrusion and grinding processes from JnJ California to JnJ Salvarcar plant with excellent production results (yield, efficiency, low process cost, etc)
- Supported implementation of savings projects generating over $2MM annually.
- Coordinated logistics and distribution efforts, improving delivery process efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate stock availability.
- Led Diversity, Inclusion and Equality initiative at JnJ Salvarcar plant for 7.8K employees, fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
- Conducted data analysis to identify trends and insights for decision-making.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION MANAGER
BWI JHONSON AND JHONSON
Cd. Juarez, Mex
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Led 15-member multifunctional team (Cal, PM, Engineering) in 13-month project to enhance Cal and PM department.
- Collaborated with JnJ Manufacturing organizations to teach, implement, and sustain PM and CAL elements in MAXIMO system.
- Multiple Internal and External Audits with excellent results from PM and CAL perspective (zero audit observations).
- Executed savings projects yielding approximately $0.3MM in annual savings.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER
BWI JHONSON AND JHONSON
Cd. Juarez, Mex
04.2016 - 09.2019
- Yield improvement in the production lines with highest revenue in the plant (from 85% to 92%) representing a project saving above $3MM per year.
- Deployed new production lines for highest revenue product in plant (BWI STSF product), enhancing overall production capacity.
- Implemented kaizen events, achieving $0.25MM annual profit improvement through enhanced productivity, quality improvements, and waste reduction.
PROCESS EXCELLENCE STAFF Engineer
BWI JHONSON AND JHONSON
Cd. Juarez, Mex
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Coached and mentored Green and Black Belt candidates on 6Sigma tool utilization and certification, enhancing quality improvement capabilities at JnJ Salvarcar Plant.
- Managed CIPs and Capital Projects at site level, achieving annualized savings of $9MM and overseeing capital management of over $30MM per year.
- Led transformational plant project, increasing workforce from 3.8K to 5.5K employees within 10 months to support operational growth.
SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
CORDIS JHONSON AND JHONSON
Cd. Juarez, Mex
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Obtained Black Belt Certification with two cost reduction projects above $1.5MM per year.
- Validated and deployed multiple processes and equipment for CORDIS production lines, ensuring operational readiness.
- Developed and implemented corrective and preventive action plans for field actions addressing CORDIS product issues.
- Led the investigation process for multiple customer complaint scenarios improving the customer experience with the CORDIS products.
- Documented and closed multiple CAPAs and audit observations.
- Transferred medical device products and processes from non-J&J and J&J companies to Juarez, expanding company business.
Education
Certification - FPX Methodology for Project Management
JHONSON AND JHONSON
C. Juarez, Mex01.2015
Certification - Lean Black Belt
JHONSON AND JHONSON
C. Juarez, Mex01.2014
Certification - Six Sigma Black Belt
JHONSON AND JHONSON
C. Juarez, Mex01.2009
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSIDAD PONTIFICIA BOLIVARIANA
Medellin, Colombia01.2000
Skills
- Process optimization
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Inventory planning
- Technical skills
- Technical writing
- Technical training
- Problem solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Mentoring and support
- Networking and relationship building
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
Websites
Timeline
SR. PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
PERIPHERAL INTERVENTIONAL BD (BECTON DICKINSON)
02.2023 - 08.2025
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER
BWI JHONSON AND JHONSON
10.2020 - 04.2022
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION MANAGER
BWI JHONSON AND JHONSON
09.2019 - 10.2020
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER
BWI JHONSON AND JHONSON
04.2016 - 09.2019
PROCESS EXCELLENCE STAFF Engineer
BWI JHONSON AND JHONSON
01.2012 - 01.2016
SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
CORDIS JHONSON AND JHONSON
01.2001 - 01.2012
Certification - FPX Methodology for Project Management
JHONSON AND JHONSON
Certification - Lean Black Belt
JHONSON AND JHONSON
Certification - Six Sigma Black Belt
JHONSON AND JHONSON
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSIDAD PONTIFICIA BOLIVARIANA