Erika Ramirez
Nampa,ID
Summary
Senior Process Engineer with 7+ years of experience executing high-value technical projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Expert in drawing/BOM reviews, change management (ECOs), and data automation to reduce costs and maintain tight project schedules. Transitioning technical expertise and operational leadership into a Project Engineering role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Process Engineer
Plexus Corp
Nampa, ID
09.2022 - Current
- Troubleshoot and resolve critical engineering issues on active production lines to minimize downtime and maintain target operational efficiency.
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) reviews, analyzing engineering drawings, BOMs, and customer specs to eliminate design flaws prior to production launch.
- Led a data-driven continuous improvement project that raised production yields by 10% and reduced annual rework costs by $50k.
- Developed automated data scripts to optimize stencil design volume, significantly improving tooling accuracy while reducing overall stencil procurement costs.
- Deliver weekly updates to site leadership regarding production yields, line constraints, and upcoming engineering solutions.
Manufacturing Engineer
Plexus Corp
Nampa, Idaho
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Reviewed complex customer drawings and managed Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to ensure adherence to client specifications without delaying fabrication schedules.
- Designed and executed a structured scheduling plan to validate conformal coating across ten distinct assemblies without interrupting active production commitments.
- Provided daily engineering support on the manufacturing floor, serving as the primary line of defense to sustain continuous operations.
- Trained operators and technicians on newly implemented manufacturing processes to guarantee quality standards and compliance with work instructions.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Boise State University
Boise, ID12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Boise State University
Boise, ID12-2017
Skills
Project & Technical: Project Scheduling, Drawing & Bill of Material Reviews, Engineering Change Orders, Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Sigma
Software & Tools: SolidWorks (Intermediate), MATLAB (Data Automation), Microsoft Excel, Office Suite, General Programming/Scripting
Timeline
Sr. Process Engineer
Plexus Corp
09.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Plexus Corp
06.2019 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Boise State University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Boise State University