Eduardo Nieves
Ontario,USA
Summary
With a proven track record at Space Explorations Technologies, I excel in driving production targets and optimizing workflow, evidenced by a 100% tool accountability achievement. My expertise in project management and training enhances team efficiency and safety compliance, showcasing my ability to lead and innovate in high-stakes environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Space Explorations Technologies
08.2022 - Current
- Supervise operations within the facility to achieve and maintain rate, efficiency, and continuous improvement
- Participate in the ongoing development and improvement of each employee by creating training and organizing opportunities for continuous learning
- Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new hires
- Ensure compliance with safety, ethics, and professional standards within the facility
- Organize, monitor, and prioritize tasks to meet production goals
- Evaluate and fix/improve each station within the production operation to ensure optimal efficiency
- Maintain communication between employees and senior executives to ensure procedures and policies are well-understood and followed
- Manage the flow of raw materials and other resources
- Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
Senior Manufacturing Lead Tech Propulsion Subs
Boeing
El Segundo, CA
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Work from preliminary design drawings, sketches, blueprints, schematics, oral and written instructions
- Interpret the most appropriate method to correlate design and method to meet laboratory and production requirements
- Plan methods and sequences of operations to layout, assemble, align, test, troubleshoot, and perform manufacturing operations for space vehicle electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and electromechanical, controls, mechanisms, subsystem, and systems
- Perform assembly and integration operations to precise tolerances requiring interpretation and application of experience to determine the most appropriate method to meet engineering requirements and specifications
- Operate specially designed equipment during space vehicle assembly, such as hydraulic test console, cooling system test console, alignment fixtures and unit installation fixtures
- Determine the sequence of operations and installs equipment in the space vehicle prior to testing
- Prepare space vehicles for test by installing all component units; perform the complete system leak and pressure check of the total vehicle, and the alignment check of all control surfaces
- Prepare space vehicles for flight by installing explosives detonating cord, check the destruct mechanism for proper mechanical conditions; fill and check smoke generators for leaks; install batteries, skin covers, tracking flares, check a comparison of actual and calculated center of gravity values, complete final installation check, and insert igniters
- Develop and measure utilizing coordinate measurement systems and specially designed product line equipment to support development, manufacturing, and qualification of microwave antenna systems and components
- Perform special test investigations, resolve minor design problems, enhance measurement consistency, effectiveness, and accuracy
- Assist engineers and research assistants in determining improved procedures and perform specific duties at assigned test stations
- Record and reduce test data and prepare reports, charts, and graphs
- Acquire necessary certifications, with minimal supervision, perform incidental related duties, and rework of the same nature and level of difficulty
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of applicable material and process specifications
- Provide instruction, direction, and/or assistance to personnel in same or other related classifications
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience with mechanical principles are required
- Support range operations through tests, integration, and hardware moves
- Operate computer controlled processing equipment for heated tools, ovens, positioners, alignment equipment, rolling stock, lift equipment, cranes, and hand and power tools
- Performed work in a clean room environment and sometimes on high structures such as gantry cranes at launch sites
- Assisted engineering personnel in determining improved precision assembly techniques and procedures
- Operated all shop equipment such as contamination control equipment, helium leak detector, orbital TIG welding machine, digital voltmeter, oxygen analyzer, hygrometer, gas flow meter, tube benders, overhead crane, microscope, ultra-sonic cleaner, pneumatic pressure equipment, precision weighing and measuring devices and vacuum evacuation equipment
Product Service Engineer
Advantest
Irvine, CA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Applied and developed established standards, processes, procedures and improve support services for ATS' line of Test Systems
- Served as technical liaison for customers, suppliers, application users and other technical and support personnel
- Selected by management to develop and provide technical training to internal staff members including on-site field service engineers
- Built effective internal relationships with colleagues; work both inter-departmentally and cross functionally as needed for project assignments
- Regularly monitored field performance activity and develop analytics commensurate with business needs
- Able to troubleshoot and define diagnostic parameters to programmatically determine root cause
- Traveled to customer locations to perform technical functions including repair, troubleshooting and system installation, as required
- Author incident reports as needed commensurate with technical repairs
- Effectively incorporated field data from customers into prioritization of work
- Oversaw inventory and ordered additional products and supplies when needed
- Evaluated the selection and shipping process and work to improved efficiency, working alongside vendors and customers
- Served as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
- Performed quality control and testing on the parts that were returned to maintain the standards expected
- Developed test specifications and evaluation protocols and initiated engineering change order requests
- Maintained payroll information by collecting, calculating and entering data
- Updated payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, work and time completed and saving deductions
- Performed hands-on evaluation of prototype system build/sub-assembly build/thorough product performance assessment
- Performed technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection
- Traveled to supplier sites to assist with building systems and delivery to customer sites
- Developed complex statements of work, metrics, schedules, and budgets
- Collected and sent customer feedback to relevant departments and closely cooperated with Field Support and System/Application Engineering in order to meet customer demands for specific applications or special non-standard products
Lead Propulsion Technician
Space Explorations Technologies
02.2013 - 08.2020
- Coordinated shop floor activity, including daily schedules and workflow
- Contained nonconformance issues including documentation of associated rework
- Supported and trained a team of 15+ technicians
- Reviewed work instructions and made change recommendations when needed
- Performed surface inspections with dye penetrant materials
- Interpreted and evaluated results on a range of different weldments, castings, forgings, and materials produced from different methods
- Communicated and reported findings to production and engineering
- Support research and development in to system qualification and certification for critical processes
- Accomplished production results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job results
- Maintained work flow by monitoring teams process adherence and providing guidance when appropriate
- Developed and implement cost reductions processes and efficiency improvement measures
- Facilitated corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments
- Ensured a safe working environment is maintained at all times
- Ensured product quality and conformance to specifications
- Maintained tooling and consumable supply inventory and maintained Tool accountability at 100%
- Performed Furnace operation, hydro and pneumatic testing
- Continuously improved processes, equipment and environment
- Expedited parts to meet developed estimated completion dates
- Expedited materials from the receiving dock and stock rooms in support of late part delivery
- Controlled non-conforming material/ return to inventory/ and stock purge
- Expedited off site processing
- Repaired and Replaced Thermocouples on Furnace equipment
- Responsible for the loading, programming, and unloading of heat treatment furnaces for a variety of different applications: Tempuring, quenching, hardening, annealing, solutions, long and short aging, and most importantly, high-temperature brazing
- Staged, set up, assembled, tested and installed flight hardware
- Used precision calibrated tools - torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers
- Hands on operations with both large and small fragile assemblies
- Read and interpret blue prints
- Collaborated with production engineers to develop and document activities
- Ensured all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner
- Performed other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
- Performed hydro and pneumatic testing
- Ensured product quality and conformance to specifications
- Scheduled risk identification and mitigation
- Coordinated support organization efforts to minimize production interruptions
- Improved area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement with help from EHS representative for the area
- Developed and implemented efficiency improvement projects
- Completed root cause analysis and the implementation of corresponding corrective action plans
- Maintained tooling and consumable supply inventory
- Handled and disposed of hazardous materials in approved manner
- Checked work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing
Maintenance Technician
The Geo Group
06.2009 - 02.2013
- Directed work and provided technical assistance and performed inspections of work performed by detainee maintenance staff
- Performed preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance
- Operated equipment and machinery related to assigned area
- Performed carpentry work in repairing or replacing doors, windows, walls, flooring, roofing, and any other work pertaining to wood structures
- Performed plumbing, heating, and air conditioning work in repairing furnaces, duct work, air conditioners, piping, instrument controls, wash basins, toilet facilities, or any other related work requiring these skills
- Performed electrical work in repairing and replacing fluorescent fixtures, control switches, disconnecting wiring or any other related work requiring these skills
- Performed minor construction such as building storage bins, stockroom shelves, counters, and workbenches using precision hand tools and power tools
- Performed mechanical work involving repair and maintenance of facility machinery, motors, and vehicles
- Maintained records of repairs
- Assisted in maintaining the security of assigned detainees
Machinist Mate 3rd Class (SW/AW)
U.S Navy
06.2004 - 06.2008
- Work Center Supervisor- Supervising, training, and scheduling planned maintenance for 15 personnel in Auxiliary Machinery Shop and Steam and Heat Shop
- Lube Oil Quality Manager- Responsible for testing and verifying lubricating oil for 10 de-ballast compressors
- Managed the maintenance, overhauled, repaired and tested relief valves, pneumatic operated valves and high pressure valves for 10 de-ballast compressors, 2 low pressure air compressors, 4 fire pumps, 5 air conditioners, 2 aircraft elevators, and 1 stern gate
- Quality Assurance Craftsman- Responsible for the final outcome of maintenance and repairs done to the above equipment
- Repair Parts Petty Officer- Procured materials and verified that tools are readily available in turn maintenance is done on time
- Procured materials for planned maintenance 3 months ahead of scheduled maintenance and conducted numerous validations for logistics support
- Conducted various logistics validations to ensure the proper parts and equipment are onboard and accounted for
- Gage Calibration- Achieved a 100% completion rate for calibration of gages, pressure switches, and temperature switches in 20 different spaces located throughout the ship
- Bringing the percentage up from 63% in 2 weeks
- Conducted and supervised maintenance on all damage control devices and equipment for Auxiliary Department
- Read and interpreted blueprints, plans, and manuals
- Experience in maintenance, diagnosis & troubleshooting
- Good understanding of general plumbing and electrical
- Proficient in duct work and ventilation installation and modification
- Familiar with Wi-Fi thermostat installation and the ability to connect various systems
Education
B.A. - Business Administration
University of La Verne
La Verne, CASkills
- Production targets
- Assembly and production
- Production target management
- 6S implementation
- Audit management
- Equipment layout optimization
- Priority management
- Health and safety compliance
- Production and processing
- Inventory oversight
- Quality assurance expertise
- Production planning
- Project management
- Schedule management
- Training and mentoring
- Process improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Inventory management
Certification
- CFC/HCFC Refrigerant Processing Certificate, A-720-0010, 11/08/07
- Mobile Air Conditioning Certificate, 629254
Jobrelatedtraining
- CPR
- AED & First Aid
- Chemical Safety & Handling
- Hazard Recognition & Control
- COHE
- Sustaining Excellence
- OSHA certified for confined spaces
- Workstream
- WIINGS
- PowerPoint
- Lean Six Sigma
- Word
- Excel
- Adobe
- Outlook
- Document Manager
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Space Explorations Technologies
08.2022 - Current
Senior Manufacturing Lead Tech Propulsion Subs
Boeing
01.2022 - 08.2022
Product Service Engineer
Advantest
01.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Propulsion Technician
Space Explorations Technologies
02.2013 - 08.2020
Maintenance Technician
The Geo Group
06.2009 - 02.2013
Machinist Mate 3rd Class (SW/AW)
U.S Navy
06.2004 - 06.2008
B.A. - Business Administration
University of La Verne
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