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Damien Ramos

Fontana,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer with an impressive blend of practical and technical skills. Committed to providing quality and consistent technical support along with continuous improvement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manufacturing Engineer

Advanced Ground Systems Engineering
Santa Fe Springs, California
2022.12 - 2025.06
  • Managed and maintained product and engineering data within ERP/PDM environments, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and alignment with manufacturing operations.

    Extracted, organized, and analyzed production and engineering data using Excel to support planning, reporting, and decision-making.

    Reviewed and validated product data, drawings, and BOMs for compliance with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements and ERP system standards.

    Coordinated with cross-functional teams to translate engineering requirements into structured product data, ensuring accurate integration into operational systems.

    Identified and resolved data discrepancies affecting parts, assemblies, and system-level builds, improving data integrity and reducing production errors.

    Supported production planning by analyzing demand, schedules, and operational data, ensuring alignment between ERP data and real-world execution.

    Standardized documentation, naming conventions, and workflows to improve consistency and governance of product data across projects.

    Evaluated production metrics and reporting outputs to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Student Engineer

City Of Los Angeles Department Of Public Works
Los Angeles, CA
2019.10 - 2022.03
  • Assigned to Hyperion water treatment plan environmental engineering department, in the design section working under the direct supervision of the building engineer and mechanical engineering consultant.
  • Handled P&ID creation on capital improvement projects under the supervision of the building mechanical engineer and mechanical engineering consultants.
  • Identified key processes that could be remedied and improved by careful assessment of the scope of the project.
  • Visited the field to record data, take photos, and verify designs.
  • Interacted with other team members while working on projects, utilizing communication, teamwork, and problem solving skills to reach the best possible solution.
  • Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on vendor relations and technical specifications of their various products for future use in projects.
  • Coordinated with vendors to acquire product technical data to be used in the design process.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

GreenTech California
Irvine, CA
2019.07 - 2019.09
  • Participated in group learning sessions to understand the theory applied in GreenTech's technology.
  • Attended tours of local water treatment plants to ensure my understanding of the overall process.
  • Assisted with the design of a portable unit, including 2D prints and 3D models.
  • Coordinated with contractors for the construction of both the GreenTech and BDP envirotech systems.

CNC Machine Operator

Frontline Machining
Moreno Valley, California
2019.03 - 2019.08
  • Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements
  • Read engineering design prints and devised manufacturing strategies
  • Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once
  • Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality
  • Completed work on time and moved it to proper staging area for disposition
  • Performed routine maintenance on machines and monitored usage in order to reduce parts breakdown
  • Designed detailed schedules for preventive maintenance to enhance performance of tools
  • Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs

Website Designer

New Era Vape Shop
Chino, CA
2018.05 - 2019.03
  • Gathered, defined and translated client requirements into product stories and actionable tasks
  • Coded user-customizable applications to convert raw data from design engine to easily understandable graphical formats
  • Redesigned sites to enhance navigation and improve visual appeal
  • Reviewed information and elements regularly on websites and pages for accuracy and functionality
  • Completed design projects to meet budget, equipment, performance and legal requirements

Food Server

Outback Steakhouse
Moreno Valley, CA
2018.01 - 2018.05
  • Welcomed incoming patrons and seated at optimal locations based on individual preferences and server balancing requirements
  • Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages
  • Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers

Project Engineer

Coast Machinery Movers
El Monte, CA
2025.06 - 2026.03

• Collaborated with clients to understand project specifications and requirements

• Created project documentation, including plans, schedules, and reports, to ensure project alignment

• Conducted detailed site assessments to determine project conditions and requirements

• Assessed project progress and pinpointed areas for process enhancement

• Analyzed design or requirement information for equipment, systems, and personnel •
Generated engineering documentation and oversaw design projects

• Utilized mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to design assemblies and components

Food Server

Johnny Rockets
Ontario, CA
2017.02 - 2018.01

Quality Control Inspector

California Steel Industries
Fontana, CA
2014.02 - 2015.10
  • Developed and implemented best practices for defect prevention and continuous improvement
  • Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production and efficiency problems
  • Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates
  • Completed non-destructive tests and visual inspections continuously
  • Monitored and tracked project performance data with Excel spreadsheets to generate reports and keep management informed of important trends

Education

Associates in Engineering - Engineering

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
2019

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
2019.08 - 2022.05

Skills

  • Inspection procedures
  • Production experience
  • Process improvement
  • Report analysis
  • Problem anticipation and resolution
  • Engineering documentation
  • Sketches and materials interpretation
  • Competency in Siemens NX, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Solid Works
  • Fluid System Design
  • Mechanical Analysis and Design
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkGig Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote

Salary Range

$1/yr - $120000/yr

Timeline

Project Engineer

Coast Machinery Movers
2025.06 - 2026.03

Manufacturing Engineer

Advanced Ground Systems Engineering
2022.12 - 2025.06

Student Engineer

City Of Los Angeles Department Of Public Works
2019.10 - 2022.03

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

California State University, Los Angeles
2019.08 - 2022.05

Mechanical Engineering Intern

GreenTech California
2019.07 - 2019.09

CNC Machine Operator

Frontline Machining
2019.03 - 2019.08

Website Designer

New Era Vape Shop
2018.05 - 2019.03

Food Server

Outback Steakhouse
2018.01 - 2018.05

Food Server

Johnny Rockets
2017.02 - 2018.01

Quality Control Inspector

California Steel Industries
2014.02 - 2015.10

Associates in Engineering - Engineering

Chaffey College
Damien Ramos