DERICK ROSAS
Whittier
Summary
A well-qualified Manufacturing Engineering Manager who successfully overseen capital planning, budget development and operational improvements on over 200 projects. Top-notch Manufacturing Engineering Manager with proven expertise in designing and developing manufacturing processes, equipment and layouts Experienced in reducing scrap up to 30%, removing bottlenecks and implementing data-driven approach. Seasoned Engineering Manager seamlessly integrates project technical aspects and makes information relatable to non-technical personnel. Experienced leader and program manager 15 years history in field. Clear communicator, decision maker and problem solver. Determined leader eager to leverage knowledge in engineering principles and concepts.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer Manager
Bryant Rubber Corp
01.2021 - Current
- Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve over 500 injection, transfer and compression part numbers.
- Lead a time of 10 personnel that are made of Engineers, Buyers and Technicians
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
- Selected manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations to develop and coordinate prototype and production on over 300 projects.
- Served as technical liaison between customer, manufacturing, quality assurance and vendor and supplier personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Performed tolerance analysis to support success in high-volume molding product .
- Established and coordinated sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements for machining and processes to overcome in-house production issues.
- Swapped out materials and finishes in product line to alleviate performance issues and reduce corrosion/scrap.
- Reduced product rollout time by 10% on average using effective multitasking on design, engineering and manufacturing.
- Developed streamlined manufacturing process, which boosted productivity and saved $200,000 on average annually.
- Supervised product development and introduction of prototypes for over 200 designs.
Manufacturing Engineer
Bryant Rubber Corp
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve 400 Injection, Transfer, Compression manufacturing methods.
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
- Selected manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations to develop and coordinate prototype and production.
- Served as technical liaison between customer, manufacturing, quality assurance and vendor and supplier personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Designed documents and statements of proposals, lead times, technical costs and budgets and statements of work to manage supplier development efforts.
- Performed daily department Layered Process Audits to maintain proactive control over automobile manufacturing process.
- Managed supplier development efforts by creating statements of work and procedures, proposal preparation, projecting lead times, technical costs and budgets for proto and parts production.
- Managed supplier development efforts through engineering design, technical producibility, manufacturing reviews and development of solutions.
- Supervised product development and introduction of prototypes for over 200 designs.
- Reduced product rollout time 10% using effective multitasking on design, engineering and manufacturing.
Product Development Technician
Bryant Rubber Corp
04.2012 - 06.2019
- Brainstormed and collaborated with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Analyzed user feedback and implemented changes to product design.
- Created visuals aids and renderings and communicated product design concepts.
- Collaborated with team of engineers to develop new products and standards.
- Researched and identified best-fit materials for new products.
- Identified changes in project scope and modified job schedule accordingly.
- Traveled to manufacturing facilities to evaluate product creation and point out potential issues.
- Documented each step in product's design process for use in manuals.
- Negotiated with vendors and manufacturers on pricing, services and scheduled shipping windows.
- Wrote comprehensive user manuals for over 500 new products and additional technical documentation.
- Improved worker comfort and reduced injuries with creation of new ergonomic solutions throughout product life cycle.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Bryant Rubber Corp
10.2010 - 04.2012
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Set up local, domestic and international shipments according to postal, shipper and foreign regulations.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Negotiated with 10 different freight companies and received annual contracts resulting in cost savings of 30%.
- Lead team of 15 employees packaging, palletizing and shipping up to 100 boxes per day.
- Collaborated with Sales, Customer Service, Operations and Quality to manage supplier relationships, product inventory and purchasing across multiple companies.
Quality Assurance Administrator
Bryant Rubber Corp
10.2007 - 10.2010
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects using 8D format.
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
- Assessed product quality by monitoring quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards.
- Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
- Established and tracked quality department and organizational goals and objectives such as scrap %, Yield%, first past AQL, on time delivery, customer complaints.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements.
- Created and maintained quality management systems to align with industry standards.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA06.2019
Associate of Science - Mathematics And Physics
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA05.2015
Skills
- Production Monitoring
- Waste Reduction
- Root Cause Failure Investigation
- Improve Processes
- Estimate Costs
- Manufacturing Processes
- Cycle Time Improvement
- Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering
- Quality Control
Additional Information
- EXPERIENCE Managed supplier development efforts through engineering design, technical producibility, manufacturing reviews and development of solutions. Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve over thirty manufacturing methods, fabrication and operation of product designs; managed manufacturing projects and program services to handle engineering and project metrics. Suggested enhancements to product design that would improve user experience, converted project specifications into drawings and other materials that would be used to create product, documented each step in product's design process for use in manuals. I’m a manufacturing engineer Experienced leader and program manager 15 years history in field. Clear communicator, decision maker and problem solver.
Certification
- Six Sigma yellow belt
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems internal auditor
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer Manager
Bryant Rubber Corp
01.2021 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Bryant Rubber Corp
06.2019 - 01.2021
Product Development Technician
Bryant Rubber Corp
04.2012 - 06.2019
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Bryant Rubber Corp
10.2010 - 04.2012
Quality Assurance Administrator
Bryant Rubber Corp
10.2007 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Associate of Science - Mathematics And Physics
Rio Hondo College
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