Eduardo Benitez
Troy,MI
Summary
Experienced industrial engineer with strong background in process optimization and lean manufacturing. Skilled in identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions that enhance productivity and reduce costs. Well-versed in project management, data analysis, and workflow improvement. Successfully increased operational efficiency and product quality in previous roles through strategic planning and innovative problem-solving techniques.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Engineer New Programs Lead
General Motors Co
Warren, MI
03.2023 - Current
- Determined headcount for new projects, ensuring optimal staffing levels.
- Identified areas of waste in manufacturing processes, and worked with teams to develop strategies for eliminating it.
- Performed time studies to determine how long certain tasks take, so that appropriate staffing levels can be determined.
- Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
- Enhanced throughput processes to optimize production efficiency.
Program Manager
Hutchinson Sealing Systems
Auburn Hills - Celaya
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring timely project delivery and resource allocation.
- Led APQP activities, coordinating new product development from award to closure.
- Advised management on risks, proposing effective solutions for project challenges.
- Conducted regular program reviews, enhancing team synergy and communication.
- Facilitated meetings and traveled to sites, maintaining alignment across project units.
- Led cross-functional teams, managed APQP activities, and conducted project reviews. Coordinated with multiple units to ensure synergy and mitigate risks.
- Developed long- and short-term plans, set milestones, and allocated resources effectively. Served as primary point of contact for internal teams and customers.
Senior Program Coordinator
Hutchinson Sealing Systems
Celaya, Guanajuato
11.2018 - 04.2021
- Coordinated new program launches, achieving timely milestones and enhanced client satisfaction.
- Led core team meetings, ensuring successful implementation of engineering design changes.
- Managed RFQs for machinery, optimizing cost-efficiency and operational effectiveness.
- Directed customer event preparations, enhancing client relationships and communication.
Product & Manufacturing Engineer of New Programs
Federal Mogul
Tepotzotlan, State Of Mexico
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Coordinated release of 6 GM parts, ensuring APQP compliance and SAP integration.
- Led a team in Hungary to implement injection molding processes in Mexico.
- Facilitated international training, enhancing skills in rubber and aluminum systems.
- Managed equipment procurement and installation, optimizing production efficiency.
- Implemented quality systems, significantly improving product reliability.
Team Leader
General Motors
Toluca, Mexico
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Implemented strategic plans to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
Industrial Engineer
General Motors
Tolucs, Mexico
04.2013 - 04.2017
- Participated in root cause analysis activities by providing data-driven insights into potential causes of issues or delays in production flow.
- Assisted with the design of new office furniture, tools, and equipment to promote a safe working environment.
- Applied comprehensive set of industrial engineering techniques including statistics and simulation to solve highly complex business analysis.
- Prepared detailed reports on cost savings initiatives achieved through process optimization efforts.
- Monitored plant performance against operating budgets and identify methods to cut expenses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Toluca
State Of Mexico11-2013
Skills
- Project management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Process development and improvement
- System simulation
- Collaborative mindset
- Lean principles
- Strategic planning
- Waste reduction
Certification
- APQP GM Certification - Arkansas State University Campus Querétaro - 2019
- Internal auditor certification ISO/TS 16949:2009 - TÜV Rheinland México - 2016
- Lean Manufacturing – Yellow Belt - Lean Six Sigma Institute - 2013
Languages
Spanish - Native
English - Advanced
Timeline
Industrial Engineer New Programs Lead
General Motors Co
03.2023 - Current
Program Manager
Hutchinson Sealing Systems
04.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Program Coordinator
Hutchinson Sealing Systems
11.2018 - 04.2021
Product & Manufacturing Engineer of New Programs
Federal Mogul
04.2017 - 10.2018
Team Leader
General Motors
04.2016 - 04.2017
Industrial Engineer
General Motors
04.2013 - 04.2017
- APQP GM Certification - Arkansas State University Campus Querétaro - 2019
- Internal auditor certification ISO/TS 16949:2009 - TÜV Rheinland México - 2016
- Lean Manufacturing – Yellow Belt - Lean Six Sigma Institute - 2013
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Toluca
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