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Carlos Salgado

La Vernia,TX

Summary

Technically-savvy Mechanical Design Engineer experienced in the planning, design, and testing of processes. Qualifications including certifications, expertise in SolidWorks and comprehensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles.

Overview

1
1
year of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Kaizen

Toyota Motor Manufacturing
San Antonio, Texas
10.2009 - Current
  • Implemented Lean Six Sigma changes across organization using Kaizen events and DMAIC methodology to enhance operational processes.
  • Applied continuous improvement techniques through Kaizen events across factory floor, fostering collaboration and engagement in quality initiatives.
  • Participated in Kaizen events for continuous improvement, contributing to enhancements in overall quality levels within the organization.

Performed fabrication tasks including welding and CNC machining from welding and CNC mill and lathe work and manual lathe and mill as well. Fabrication of jigs tool and all aspects of machining parts for maintenance breakdowns.

Read blueprints and problem solve equipment and parts dolly’s to keep plant running.

Shipping Coordinator

Packaging corp of America
Phoenix, Arizona
07.2000 - 08.2009
  • Coordinated shipping schedules and logistics to optimize product distribution.
  • Communicated with carriers to secure timely pickups and deliveries.
  • Managed inventory levels and ensured accuracy of shipping supply records.

Load and unload shipments

Loaded and unloaded rail cars containing paper for production on Cori gator.

Among other duties

Education

Diploma - Auto Diesel Tech

Lincoln Tech
Cicero, IL
09.1988 - 09.1989

Dysart
El Mirage, AZ

Skills

  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Lean methodology
  • Value stream mapping
  • Process optimization

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Safety management

Project management

Team facilitation

Blueprint reading

Equipment repair

Equipment tugger certified

  • Forklift operation
  • Metal fabrication and welding
  • CNC machining mills
  • CNC machining lathes

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Affiliations

  • Won World Cup Ergo Competition in Atlanta Georgia 2018 conference for auto rotating Propshaft Tool
  • Designed and made innovative tools and jigs over the years.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Kaizen

Toyota Motor Manufacturing
10.2009 - Current

Shipping Coordinator

Packaging corp of America
07.2000 - 08.2009

Diploma - Auto Diesel Tech

Lincoln Tech
09.1988 - 09.1989

Dysart
Carlos Salgado