Daniel Lerma
Del Valle,TX
Summary
Accomplished professional with over 9 years of experience in driving enterprise-wide project management and process improvement initiatives. Expertise in aligning organizational processes. Demonstrated leadership skills that drive enterprise optimization goals and enhance organizational operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Equipment Engineer
Tesla
Austin, Texas
04.2022 - Current
- Used troubleshooting methods to identify issues with mechanical tools.
- Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
- Estimated costs or submitted bids for engineering.
- Investigated equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
- Mentored and coached junior staff members by giving positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Reviewed contractors' schedules and submission of shop drawings and samples.
Sr Manufacturing Engineer
Eaton Corporation
Reynosa, Tamaulipas
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Analyzed production systems and streamlined strategies to maximize efficiency.
- Implemented changes in working conditions, equipment and tools to improve workflow, efficiency and team member safety.
- Led full product development lifecycles from concept phase through final production.
- Coordinated with vendor representatives to organize schedules, review specifications and meet quality goals.
- Managed cross-functional workgroups tasked with multi-disciplinary reviews of new project proposals.
- Performed employee evaluations for over two personnel.
- Employed rapid prototyping techniques using 3D printers technology to accelerate product development timelines.
Process Engineer
Corning Cable System
Reynosa, Tamaulipas
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed teams consisting of 4 Engineer and technician on complex projects for clients.
- Crafted manufacturing processes that were not only robust, but also easy to perform.
- Assisted the Automated lines with issue resolution and new introduction products.
- Developed emergency and standard operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping and salvaging products.
- Assessed the processes in use and provided suggestions for improvement.
- Designed and supply drawings for diverse Fixture.
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
- Administered equipment maintenance, effectively troubleshooting faulty, damaged or inoperative components and systems.
- Analyzed production systems and streamlined strategies to maximize efficiency.
Automation Engineer
Wells VE
Reynosa, Tamaulipas
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Created concept and control drawings to satisfy client's automation requirements.
- Resolved range of problems by developing creative technical solutions.
- Program and integrates new technologies to equipment in plant.
- Follow up on projects and the introduction of new product.
- Managed, troubleshot and improved automation programs.
- Creation of new programs in PLC and HMI.
- Updating programs to improve cycle times.
- Electrical integration of new equipment.
- Attend and participate in the different design reviews
Design Engineer
PENTAIR
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Process Work Orders (Design And BOM)
- Developed and implemented engineering solutions to variety of project and design issues.
- Monitored design processes from conceptual phase through construction.
- Recommended design modifications to eliminate component and system malfunctions.
- Introduction for New Models
- Developed Projects
- Give Support to Production in Design Issues.
Engineering Specialist
Panasonic
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Designed and detailed mechanical parts and cable assemblies using Inventor.
- Applied advanced abilities in Solid Works to create Tool and Fixtures.
- Developed wiring diagrams, layout drawings and specifications for functional prototyping and development testing.
- Assembled and tested components, wiring and systems, locating and correcting faults to optimize production results.
- Worked with engineers to troubleshot and resolve testing failures.
- Designed and supply drawings.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Mechatronics - Mechatronics
Universidad Tecnológica De Tamaulipas Norte
Reynosa05.2014
Some College (No Degree) - English Education
Cambridge College
ReynosaSkills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Process improvement
- Problem resolution
- Planning and coordination
- Team collaboration
- Analysis of process flows
- Performance improvement tracking
- Documentation and reporting
- Project management
- Procedure Documentation
- Continuous Improvement Methods
- Root Cause Analysis
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Accomplishments
- Created highly effective new mini V fixture that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.Save Approx 50K per year
- Validate impact change supplier ferrule for save cost. Save Approx 2M per year
- Development of a sustainable process to eliminate insertion loss problems validated by a scientific theory. Layers to achieve results of 0 defects in process.
- Development and implementation of epoxy molding accessories guaranteeing a 70% reduction in the cycle time of the preparation operation Save Approx 80K per Year.
Additional Information
Softwares
- Minitab
- Project
- Solid Works
- JDE
- Edrawing
- Enovia
- Rslogix 500
- Rslogix 5000
- RSLinx Classic
- Studio 5000
- Factory Talk Machine Edition
- Factory Talk Site Edition
- PC Interface Software for RC/EC
- Connected Components Workbench
- Arduino
- Keyence Configurator
- Gp Pro EX
- WIN CAPS III (Denso Robotics
- Inventor
- Edrawing
- CxProgrammer
Timeline
Sr Equipment Engineer
Tesla
04.2022 - Current
Sr Manufacturing Engineer
Eaton Corporation
01.2021 - 04.2022
Process Engineer
Corning Cable System
10.2018 - 01.2021
Automation Engineer
Wells VE
05.2016 - 10.2018
Design Engineer
PENTAIR
01.2015 - 05.2016
Engineering Specialist
Panasonic
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor's Degree Mechatronics - Mechatronics
Universidad Tecnológica De Tamaulipas Norte
Some College (No Degree) - English Education
Cambridge College
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