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Frankie N. Iglesias

Santa Isabel,PR

Summary

Seasoned engineer manager with several-year background driving engineering projects. Action-oriented professional offers top skills in product development, project management and technical analysis. Determined problem-solver proficient in cad and other various job-related software programs.

Additionally, resourceful facility manager leveraging several years of experience and exceptional financial acumen to guarantee repeat success in cost-reduction objectives for organizations. Efficient scheduler and project manager bringing track record of consistent, on-time completion of major jobs.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Engineer

Medtronic PLC
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed equipment logistics delivery from closing site of manufacturing equipment and the local installation including utilities, space, coordination at manufacturing shop floor, commissioning, and IQ
  • Oversee the technical aspects of the new products: tooling, machines CNC programs, as well as measuring systems
  • Supervise the project programmers and machinists, providing technical guidance to manufacturing engineers with technical expertise
  • Coordinating capital equipment movement from the sending facility to MHC, and the corresponding installation and IQ completion
  • Leaded the Space Strategy initiative for the site to improve space utilization

Contract Principal Engineer

Tata Consulting Services
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • At the Medtronic Humacao Campus, managed equipment logistics delivery from closing site and local installation including utilities, space, coordination at manufacturing shop floor, commissioning, and IQ
  • Also managed the technical aspects of the new products: tooling, machines CNC programs, as well as measuring systems
  • Supervise the project programmers and machinists, also provide technical guidance to manufacturing engineers providing technical expertise
  • Coordinating capital equipment movement from the sending facility to MHC, and the corresponding installation and IQ completion
  • Leaded the Space Strategy initiative for the site to improve space utilization

Project Manager

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
  • Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects
  • Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
  • Ensure resource availability and allocation
  • Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
  • Delegate project tasks based on individuals’ position, strengths, skill sets and experience levels
  • Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
  • Report and escalate to high level management as needed

Project Manager

Innovative Engineering LLC
04.2019 - 02.2020
  • At the Medtronic Costa Rica Coyol Campus, managed equipment logistics delivery from the sending facility to the campus including local installation including utilities, space, coordination at manufacturing shop floor, commissioning, and IQ
  • Also managed the technical aspects of the new products: tooling and machines CNC programs
  • Supervise the project programmers and machinists, also provide technical guidance to manufacturing engineers providing technical expertise

Project Manager

Weil Group
04.2019 - 02.2020
  • Provided project management oversight to different Medtronic Puerto Rico manufacturing sites after the Maria Hurricane event, including but not limited to the implementation of the sites roofing improvements, monitoring and design verification with Architect firm and construction companies as per schedule, ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.), updates to Medtronic Management
  • Also supported the installation and commissioning of Facilities capital equipment, generators, AHU’s, chillers, air compressors, UPS, etc

Facilities, EHS, and BCM Manager

Medtronic PLC
03.2012 - 10.2016
  • Leading all the activities related to the Facilities, EHS, and BCM at the Medtronic Villalba Campus
  • Supervise the facilities technicians, permanent contractors, and vendors; related to the building mechanical systems PM, monitoring, and repair: (AHU, water chillers, air compressors, electrical generators, DI water, sterile alcohol delivery system, etc.), overall site maintenance including clean rooms, alarm system maintenance and repair, pest control, among other activities
  • Managed the EHS and Facilities site KPI’s for the site and the corresponding reporting to PR leadership
  • Directed the sites Business Continuity Management activities, performing Kaizen events and desk drills to test the site response to adverse incidents, with follow up on identified action items and corporate reporting
  • Budget administration

Process Engineering Manager

Medtronic PLC
12.2003 - 03.2012
  • Startup of the machining operation of implantable medical devices (spinal) in Puerto Rico by generating the policies and procedures to start up manufacturing activities, performing the required transferred product and equipment validations (IQ, OQ, PR) as needed, hired the required personnel technical, professional, and for manufacturing, supervised personnel, and created the necessary structure to sustain the site growth over the years
  • Supported site expansion activities including doubling the foot space at main building and acquiring an PRIDCO building to increase manufacturing floor space
  • Work with the R&D, Design and Concurrent Engineering departments to manufacture prototypes for new products and to establish modifications to existing ones

Manufacturing Engineering

Medtronic PLC
06.2003 - 01.2004
  • Responsible of providing engineering support to the manufacturing activities, maintaining and improving the manufacturing processes and implementing design changes to the products
  • Establish corrective and preventive actions to reduce and eliminate problems related with the manufacturing processes
  • Conduct PRB and MRB to determine root cause of manufacturing and material defects and provided technical support to the production area

Manufacturing Engineering

Zimmer Caribe Inc.
02.2002 - 05.2003
  • High precision machining of CNC threading cutting (whirling and thread mills), Swiss-type-lathes turning, and milling machines experience
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to solve and eliminate production and process related problems
  • Manage multiple tasks simultaneously including new product development
  • Capital equipment identification, justification and purchasing
  • Project management skills and overall engineering support to the production lines, and processes and equipment qualification / validation

Tool Design and Project Engineer

Hamilton Sundstrand
06.2000 - 01.2002
  • Worked on the tool design (jigs and fixtures) for new and existing products and planned for their manufacture and final implementation for the operation
  • Helped in the initial evaluation of new product designs for their manufacturability and the corresponding development at the shop floor
  • Established the required controls for the Government Property management for the site
  • Management and organized of all tool activities for the company
  • Involvement in the Quality Assurance activities for different production areas
  • Capital equipment identification, justification, acquisition and final implementation, and project management skills

Manufacturing Engineer

Sundstrand Aerospace
03.1997 - 06.2000
  • Controlled the high precision machining of; grinding, milling machine, lathe, etc
  • Activities at the shop floor
  • Engineering changes implementation to production parts with CNC programming
  • Worked in the creation and maintenance of the JIS (Job Instruction Sheets) for the machine shop
  • Generate the rework instructions required for rejected parts, rework
  • Submit rejected parts to MRB for evaluation and final disposition
  • Prepare monthly reports to verify plant site time performance

Production and Machine Shop Supervisor

Novatek
03.1996 - 03.1997
  • Worked in the designing of new jigs and fixtures for new and existing products
  • Directed the startup of a production line for new products
  • Coordinate machine shop activities in the repair and fabrication of tooling and machine parts
  • Surface mount, thru hole and wave solder machines experience
  • Rework instruction for rejected parts

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering -

Turabo University
05.1996

Associate’s Degree, Tool and Die Maker -

Instituto Tecnológico de PR, Rio Piedras Campus
05.1990

Skills

  • CNC Machines
  • Project Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Document Review
  • Prioritization
  • Problem Solving - DMAIC
  • Building Maintenance - HVAC, Power, CEA, Water
  • Financial Administration
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Contract Negotiation
  • High Precission Machining
  • Training and mentoring
  • Innovation management
  • Decision-making skills
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Space Utilization / Management
  • Technology Integration
  • Personnel Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Compliance understanding
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Emergency Preparedness - BCM
  • Technical knowledge
  • Equipment installations and maintenance
  • Employee supervision and task delegation
  • Presentation Skills

Hobbies and Interests

  • Kayaking
  • Speed Racing Cars
  • Travel
  • Boating

Timeline

Principal Engineer

Medtronic PLC
08.2023 - Current

Contract Principal Engineer

Tata Consulting Services
04.2021 - 08.2023

Project Manager

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
10.2020 - 04.2021

Project Manager

Innovative Engineering LLC
04.2019 - 02.2020

Project Manager

Weil Group
04.2019 - 02.2020

Facilities, EHS, and BCM Manager

Medtronic PLC
03.2012 - 10.2016

Process Engineering Manager

Medtronic PLC
12.2003 - 03.2012

Manufacturing Engineering

Medtronic PLC
06.2003 - 01.2004

Manufacturing Engineering

Zimmer Caribe Inc.
02.2002 - 05.2003

Tool Design and Project Engineer

Hamilton Sundstrand
06.2000 - 01.2002

Manufacturing Engineer

Sundstrand Aerospace
03.1997 - 06.2000

Production and Machine Shop Supervisor

Novatek
03.1996 - 03.1997

BS Mechanical Engineering -

Turabo University

Associate’s Degree, Tool and Die Maker -

Instituto Tecnológico de PR, Rio Piedras Campus

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