Devon Ruggieri
Cibolo,TX
Summary
Adept Product Development Engineer with a track record of enhancing product quality and reducing time-to-market at HVM Technology. Leveraged troubleshooting skills and customer focus to innovate and streamline manufacturing processes. Mentored junior engineers, contributing to patent applications and improving production efficiency. Excelled in project management and product testing, ensuring top-notch deliverables. My specialty is working with high voltage circuits and electrical systems, however, I'm also very capable of most things mechanical.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Engineer
HVM Technology
New Braunfels, TX
05.2020 - 10.2023
- Developed innovative product concepts based on market research and customer feedback analysis.
- Enhanced cross-functional collaboration by fostering open communication between engineering, marketing, and manufacturing teams.
- Streamlined production timelines with effective resource allocation and planning strategies.
- Determined project costs, timelines, and limiting factors.
- Reduced time-to-market by implementing agile development methodologies in the product development cycle.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous design reviews and thorough testing procedures.
- Managed documentation and schematics for each new product.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices in product development and industry standards compliance.
- Improved product performance through rigorous validation testing and iterative design revisions.
- Contributed to patent applications for novel product features, securing intellectual property protection for company innovations.
- Identified new ideas, products and/or features that improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs and kept product line in forefront of industry.
Production Engineer
HVM Technology
New Braunfels, TX
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
- Improved production efficiency by developing and implementing new manufacturing processes.
- Increased production volume, optimizing equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
Engineering Technician
HVM Technology
New Braunfels, TX
02.2016 - 05.2018
- Consistently met high-quality standards for all completed work while adhering to established timelines, ensuring client satisfaction with final results.
- Contributed to a safer working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations.
- Collaborated closely with engineers in developing new products or improving existing ones, providing valuable input from a technician''s perspective.
- Showcased strong attention to detail in the preparation, assembly, and installation of intricate components supporting engineering projects.
Production Line Worker
HVM Technology L
New Braunfels, TX
05.2015 - 02.2016
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries to self and colleagues.
- Collaborated with other production workers to achieve smooth running of production line.
- Followed instructions to make products in line with customer specifications.
- Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
Welder
Lees Tree and Fence
Canyon Lake, TX
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
HVAC Technician
Mikes Heating and Air
San Antonio, TX
04.2011 - 01.2013
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Installed new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings with precision and attention to detail.
- Troubleshot complex HVAC problems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment effectively in order to identify malfunctioning components within HVAC systems accurately.
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Customer Focus
- Project Management
- Product Testing
- High Voltage design
- Manufacturing processes
Timeline
Product Development Engineer
HVM Technology
05.2020 - 10.2023
Production Engineer
HVM Technology
05.2018 - 06.2020
Engineering Technician
HVM Technology
02.2016 - 05.2018
Production Line Worker
HVM Technology L
05.2015 - 02.2016
Welder
Lees Tree and Fence
02.2013 - 03.2015
HVAC Technician
Mikes Heating and Air
04.2011 - 01.2013