Gerardo Cadena
American Falls,ID
Summary
Innovative Mechanical Engineering Intern with practical understanding of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and CAD software. Known for quick learning skills, problem-solving abilities, and hands-on experience working on projects in a team-oriented setting. Showcased ability to improve efficiency and productivity through application of engineering knowledge.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Intern
FA Engineering
Pocatello, Idaho
10.2022 - Current
- Designed multiple mechanical systems.
- Developed CAD models to evaluate designs of new products.
- Performed calculations on stress, strain, bending moments and other properties of materials.
- Reviewed engineering documents such as design reports, test plans and specifications.
- Gathered data from field visits (MSHA trained) and analyzed it to determine potential problems with existing systems.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Researched and analyzed customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data.
- Collected and arranged supporting documents, specifications and design drawings.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft office products and CAD.
- Wrote and edited project documents.
- Followed government and corporate work safety policies and regulations
- Developed drawings from IFA to IFB and IFC.
- Worked Industrial, chemical, and Food processing plants.
- Evaluated mechanical designs or prototypes for energy performance or environmental impact.
- Specified system components or direct product modifications to verify conformance with engineering design or performance specifications.
- Estimated costs or submitted bids for engineering, construction or extraction projects.
Continuous Improvement Leader
Lamb Weston
American Falls, ID
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented process improvement initiatives to reduce costs, improve efficiency and increase customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed existing processes, identified opportunities for improvement and developed roadmaps to achieve desired outcomes.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify areas of operational inefficiency and develop solutions.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify underlying issues impacting operations.
- Facilitated workshops with cross-functional teams to brainstorm ideas for process improvements.
- Created Standard Operating Procedures documents outlining best practices for various processes.
- Tracked progress against goals and reported on key performance metrics to senior management team.
- Coached and mentored junior staff in continuous improvement principles and techniques.
- Monitored compliance with established policies and procedures related to process improvement activities.
- Established relationships with other departments throughout the company to ensure successful implementation of change initiatives.
- Led team in identifying and implementing lean and continuous improvement actions to enhance production volume and efficiency while exceeding quality standards and product specifications.
- Managed continuous improvement strategies to eliminate end-product variances, improve manufacturing margins and reduce costs.
- Trained and mentored project leaders to drive culture change toward total quality mindset across production continuum.
- Coordinated with cross-functional project team leadership for R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering to devise process improvements resulting in increased capacity, reduction in cost and significant boosts in productivity.
Education
MSHA
Certificate of Training
Pocatello, ID03-2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05-2020
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Safety processes and procedures
- Drawing coordination
- Manufacturing Processes
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Intern
FA Engineering
10.2022 - Current
Continuous Improvement Leader
Lamb Weston
02.2021 - 09.2022
MSHA
Certificate of Training
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Idaho State University