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DENYS GARCIA ESTEVEZ

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Industrial engineering professional with robust background in streamlining manufacturing systems and improving operational workflows. Proven ability to enhance team performance and drive results through effective collaboration and adaptability. Skilled in process optimization and problem-solving, consistently meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.

Overview

1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC MACHINIST

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
Jacksonville, FL
01.2023 - Current

• Participated in implementing enhanced metrology procedures for measuring scribes on toric inserts, collaborating with senior CNC team members to standardize the process and strengthen measurement consistency.

• Interpreted blueprints, work instructions, and GD&T requirements to support accurate and reliable production.

• Programmed offsets and tool paths to maintain dimensional tolerances and ensure machining stability.

• Inspected finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify quality and compliance with specifications.

• Troubleshot machining issues and adjusted feeds, speeds, and tooling to support consistent performance.

• Contributed to a safer work environment by following safety protocols and promoting awareness among team members.

• Coordinated with cross‑functional teams to develop clear training materials and technical documentation that supported operator and technician adoption of updated metrology workflows.

• Contributed to manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives aimed at reducing process variability and improving repeatability through SPC concepts and structured problem‑solving methods.

• Supported CNC manufacturing operations within a regulated medical‑device environment by maintaining FDA, GMP, and ISO 13485 compliance while ensuring process reliability and product quality.

• Participated in the TPI Kaizen Optical Tooling event by evaluating inefficiencies, assessing root causes, and presenting practical improvement proposals within a cross‑functional manufacturing environment.

• Contributed ideas for a laser‑based traceability approach to support defect investigation and reduce manual documentation requirements.

• Supported controlled experiments and data analysis using ZYGO metrology to help refine dimensional correction methods and improve process stability.

• Participated as a member of the 2026 Credo team, contributing to initiatives aligned with Johnson & Johnson’s organizational values and culture.

• Continuously identified opportunities to streamline optical tooling processes and support operational improvements.

ENGINEERING PROJECT LEAD / FIELD OPERATIONS ENGINEER

INTEG
Miami, FL
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Led engineering activities for commercial and industrial construction projects in Goldman Sachs offices, overseeing all phases from planning to final installation.
  • Coordinated team of 12 contractors, inspectors, and suppliers to successfully complete 3 large projects on time, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Reviewed and interpreted engineering drawings and electrical layouts, verifying technical specifications in construction documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy across projects.
  • Coordinated procurement activities and material planning for 3 major installations in industrial projects, enhancing supplier communication and optimizing field logistics to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Reviewed and interpreted engineering drawings and electrical layouts for different projects, verifying technical specifications in construction documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Managed installation of 3 projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications and ISO 9001 quality and safety standards.

PROJECT MANAGER | INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS

NIWA LTD
Montevideo, Uruguay
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Led 110+ residential and commercial installation projects, managing schedules, materials, and cross-functional teams on-site.
  • Planned weekly production capacity for 5+ manufacturing projects, assigning labor based on project complexity and strict deadlines.
  • Designed a new workflow for cutting, assembly, finishing, and dispatch, improving processing time across three product lines.
  • Reorganized a 14-worker workshop by mapping the production flow and identifying material, layout, sequencing, and workflow issues.
  • Established daily material-replenishment routine and reorder log for over 100 components, ensuring timely availability and minimizing production downtime due to material shortages.
  • Introduced daily production logs and job-sequencing methods, enhancing flow between cutting, assembly, and finishing.
  • Planned weekly production capacity for 5+ manufacturing projects, assigning labor based on project complexity to meet strict deadlines.
  • Applied 5S and visual management to organize tools, aluminum profiles, glass panels, and hardware and improve workplace efficiency.

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER | MANUFACTURING PROJECT LEAD

Industria Electrónica
Havana, Cuba
01.2012 - 01.2019
  • Led planning, implementation, and commissioning of a complete LED manufacturing facility, ensuring successful transition from concept to production launch.
  • Designed manufacturing layouts and optimized production flow for 30+ workstations, improving material movement efficiency using Industrial Engineering principles.
  • Led planning, implementation, and commissioning of a complete LED manufacturing facility from concept through production launch.
  • Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that boosted compliance audit scores by 20% for manufacturing standards.
  • Applied Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S and visual management, to improve production control and decrease operational downtime by 15%.
  • Participated in an international training program in Shenzhen, China, gaining hands‑on exposure to large‑scale electronic manufacturing processes and modern material‑flow practices used in high‑volume production environments.
  • Collaborated with engineering and production teams in China to study workflow organization, line balancing, and replenishment strategies, incorporating these insights into the planning and commissioning of the LED manufacturing facility in Cuba.
  • Supported academic research for a master’s program in Logistics and Production Management by collecting operational data, observing best practices in electronic assembly, and analyzing material‑handling systems to inform future improvements.

Education

U.S. Equivalency Evaluation - Industrial Engineering

Joseph Silny & Associates, A U.S. Based NACES Member Agency
Jacksonville, Florida
03-2025

Master's Degree - Logistics & Production Management

Technical University of Havana
Cuba
01-2016

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Technical University of Havana
Cuba
01-2012

Skills

  • Industrial Engineering Manufacturing processes Lean Manufacturing Kaizen Process Optimization Capacity Planning Production Planning Kanban Material Replenishment Workflow Optimization Project Management
  • Software: SAP ERP / MRP, Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SketchUp, Minitab
  • Analytics: Data analysis, Manufacturing KPI analysis Reporting, Process Performance Monitor Performance monitoring
  • Quality & Manufacturing: RCA, CAPA, Process Capability, SOPs, Validation support, FDA, GMP, ISO 13485
  • Quality control development
  • Lean principles
  • Data collection
  • Workflow design
  • Equipment operation
  • Layout development
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Safety considerations
  • Technical planning
  • Scheduling techniques
  • Material handling management
  • Production planning
  • Interpersonal strengths
  • Facility layout
  • Cost estimates
  • Waste reduction
  • Manufacturing

Certification

  • Advanced Manufacturing (Automation), Technical Certificate — Currently Enrolled Florida State College at Jacksonville

Timeline

CNC MACHINIST

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
01.2023 - Current

ENGINEERING PROJECT LEAD / FIELD OPERATIONS ENGINEER

INTEG
01.2021 - 01.2023

PROJECT MANAGER | INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS

NIWA LTD
01.2019 - 01.2021

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER | MANUFACTURING PROJECT LEAD

Industria Electrónica
01.2012 - 01.2019

U.S. Equivalency Evaluation - Industrial Engineering

Joseph Silny & Associates, A U.S. Based NACES Member Agency

Master's Degree - Logistics & Production Management

Technical University of Havana

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Technical University of Havana

Personal Information

Title: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER | MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT