David Garcia
Elgin,IL
Summary
Highly motivated individual with a strong background in flow instrumentation and forging industries. Demonstrating success in a specialized company focused on precision liquid and gaseous flow tools, while showcasing independent work capabilities. Currently excelling in a forging company, ensuring superior quality, meeting customer requirements, and upholding material sciences, company standards, and industry regulations. Bilingual in Spanish and English, with a proven track record of exceptional leadership and teamwork skills developed through active involvement in community initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Engineer
Scot Forge
Spring Grove, IL
09.2021 - Current
- Design efficient routings while Interpreting industry standards, customer requirements, purchase orders, and blueprints to determine production, quality, and inspection needs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (I.e., New Product Development, Forge Development, Quality Assurance, and other departments) to determine optimal solutions for non-standard processes while ensuring superior quality, and a satisfying customer experience
- Utilize SolidWorks to design detailed drawings, streamlining production operations and facilitating efficient communication
- Engage with customers’ engineers to assess the feasibility of their specifications and forgings, offering cost-effective and efficient solutions, and providing superior alternatives when possible
- Investigate non-conforming products, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions, while developing repair work instructions to address quality issues
- Contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives and take on continuous improvement projects throughout the business, promoting efficiency, waste reduction, and overall operational excellence
- Implement data analysis techniques to identify areas for improvement and analyze departmental work trends
- Actively participate in the development of standardized training programs for engineers, providing comprehensive instruction and mentorship to foster professional growth and build a skilled engineering team
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Tek-Trol LLC
Crystal Lake, IL
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Employed design, calculation, and fabrication skills to craft operational fluid flow and air flow stands for live product displays, incorporating versatile modes to showcase products in dynamic and engaging scenarios
- Possessed strong foundational knowledge of fluid dynamics principles, including the Moody diagram, pressure drop rules, pump curves, and other critical concepts, enabling effective analysis and problem-solving in fluid flow systems
- Utilized AutoCAD for designing, creating layouts, and obtaining certifications, including 3A approval, for various projects
- Supervised testing of new products while striving to comprehend the capabilities of the product
- Created customer-oriented technical videos to enhance product understanding and facilitate effective product use
- Accelerated project quote time by providing direct technical assistance to the sales department
- Contributed to the editing and reviewing of technical reports and files for products
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin–Platteville
Platteville, WI05.2021
Associate - Engineering Science
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL12.2018
Associate in Science -
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL05.2018
Skills
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Python/C/MATLAB/Qliksense
- Microcontrollers
- Company Specifications (Siemens Energy, Komatsu, etc)
- Industry Specifications (ASTM, ASME, MIL, etc)
- Quality Systems
- Root Cause Analysis
- 3D Printing
- Material Properties
- Project Management
- Fluid Dynamics
Languages
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Process Engineer
Scot Forge
09.2021 - Current
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Tek-Trol LLC
07.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin–Platteville
Associate - Engineering Science
Elgin Community College
Associate in Science -
Elgin Community College
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