Erin Valdez
Dickson,TN
Summary
Accomplished Chief Engineering Manager with a proven track record at Crown Bakeries, adept in project management and strategic planning. Excelled in fostering innovation, reducing production downtime by implementing effective maintenance schedules, and mentoring junior engineers. Skilled in Autodesk AutoCad and engineering design, ensuring projects meet industry standards and regulations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Chief Engineering Manager
Crown Bakeries
04.2020 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
- Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
- Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Managed risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues before they arose during execution stages.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging the sharing of ideas, leading to increased creativity and problem-solving capabilities within the team.
- Evaluated vendor proposals to ensure high-quality materials were sourced at competitive prices while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively managing budgets and manpower for multiple simultaneous projects.
- Presented progress reports to executive leadership, demonstrating success in meeting project milestones on time and within budget constraints.
- Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
- Reduced production downtime by developing effective maintenance schedules and procedures for equipment upkeep.
- Calculated energy savings to promote environmental sustainability and energy conservation to meet aggressive project LEED requirements.
Engineering Supervisor
Crown Bakeries
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Actively participated in recruitment efforts, interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations based on technical skills and cultural fit within the department.
- Increased overall department efficiency through strategic planning, effective resource management, and close monitoring of project progress.
- Set and managed budgets for capital, expense and cost improvement activities and defined and developed project specifications.
- Facilitated strong teamwork among department members by fostering an inclusive culture that promoted open dialogue, feedback sharing, and mutual respect among colleagues.
- Enhanced engineering team efficiency by implementing innovative project management techniques.
- Mentored junior engineers, facilitating their professional growth and skills development.
- Served as a subject matter expert in various engineering disciplines, providing guidance and support to colleagues as needed.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
Reliability Engineering Intern
General Mills
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Maintained revision control on drawings and other controlled documents.
- Wrote and filed necessary documents to assist team leaders with efficient organization.
- Applied research and data collection on equipment to create, update, and manage CMMS systems.
- Assisted team members with new product implementation and manufacturing process challenges.
Apprentice
ISA Consulting
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Assisted with system upgrades and new product integration.
- Assisted on equipment and electrical component installs
- Co-Op trainee in programming and controls
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12.2018
Associate of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN12.2016
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Engineering Design
- Autodesk AutoCad Software
- SolidWorks
- Pneumatic, Electrical, and Mechanical Systems
- CNC
- Microsoft Office
- Wonderware
- PLC Troubleshooting and Programming
- Design and Fabrication
- Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management
Accomplishments
- Developed strategic action plans resulting in inventory improvement and 6% reduced downtime.
- Supervised team of 9 staff members.
- Increased business efficiency by implementing PM inspections, action plans, and regulatory predictive maintenance.
- Reduced utility consumption by 70k+ yoy.
- Improved business by successfully introducing new customer product, and processes to the facility.
- Develop training structures to improve employee knowledge and retention.
- Developed regulatory checklists to improve efficency and downtime.
- Managed 4+ million in capital projects
Certification
HACCP Certification
AIB Foundations Certification
Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 3
Factory Talk View ME and PanelView Plus Programming
Allen Bradley DC-DSCH2
Allen Bradley DC-DSCH5
Siemens Level 1 Certification
First-Aid Certified
Root Cause Analysis Certified
Timeline
Chief Engineering Manager
Crown Bakeries
04.2020 - Current
Engineering Supervisor
Crown Bakeries
06.2018 - 04.2020
Reliability Engineering Intern
General Mills
01.2017 - 05.2018
Apprentice
ISA Consulting
01.2011 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Middle Tennessee State University
Associate of Science - Mechatronics Engineering
Motlow State Community College
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