Hector Nevarez
Bristol,CT
Summary
Sr. Engineer specializing in manufacturing process improvement, equipment troubleshooting, and cross-functional change control. Oversees ECNs, align BOM and ERP data, develops process plans, and mentors assembly staff to improve compliance, quality, and delivery performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Engineer
PRECISION FUZING AND SENSORS
Middletown, CT
06.2020 - Current
- Led technical investigations involving parts failures for high-reliability systems.
- Diagnosed and resolved intricate faults in electromechanical assembly machines.
- Managed execution of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), ensuring synchronization across Master Bill of Materials (BOM), ERP systems, and production lines.
- Designed custom assembly fixtures and inspection jigs using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks).
- Mentored and trained Assembly Technicians on manufacturing process plans to enhance skills and compliance.
- Ensured that all production methodologies meet customer requirements, productivity, and quality expectations.
- Developed and implemented manufacturing process plans, focusing on cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficient delivery schedules.
Manufacturing Engineer/CNC Programmer
PEGASUS MANUFACTURING
Middletown, CT
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Reviewed customer purchase orders and developed process plans to meet all requirements.
- Developed CNC programs for lathe and milling machines.
- Entered manufacturing methods in the ERP system for operators, quality inspectors, and suppliers to follow.
- Created 3D models and 2D drawings for each operation to control process flow and support part inspection.
- Designed fixtures for lathe and mill machines.
- Facilitated lean manufacturing initiatives, reducing setup time in the orbital welding department.
- Coordinated process changes within the machining department to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Identified and resolved issues impacting project and product timelines.
- Performed root cause analysis on various production issues and developed corrective actions plans.
Manufacturing Engineer
QUEST GLOBAL
East Hartford, CT
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Modeled manufacturing process in NX software to find the most efficient material removal method.
- Analyzed blueprints to identify changes and implement process updates.
- Developed standard work instructions to streamline and standardize cost analysis.
- Conducted cost analysis for new and updated parts to inform decision-making.
- Trained and mentored new personnel to strengthen analytical skills.
Manufacturing Engineer
EATON POWER BUSINESS WORLDWIDE
Arecibo, PR
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Managed process changes as Standard Work Instructions within Lean manufacturing culture, focusing on team coaching and performance management.
- Collaborated on implementation of new dies to eliminate secondary operations and reduce production costs.
- Designed guard and safety devices to make the operation safer.
- Identified safety hazards in the process and took the lead in EH&S alerts of the department.
- Implemented new equipment to reduce safety hazards in the machine maintenance process.
- Improved workstation in order to increase efficiency and decrease ergonomic risk.
- Designed inspection and rework fixtures.
- Created standard work instructions, visual aids, and checklists to control and standardize processes.
- Collaborated with a team of engineers, material specialist and supervisors to reduce customer complaints and improve on time delivery.
- Evaluated the possibility of integrating new products and analyzed the production cost.
- Verified and validated the cycle time of the process in order to meet the on time delivery.
- Tested the parts with different ways of molding and validated that meets the strength and esthetic requirements.
- Maintained the highest quality work to continuously ensure customer satisfaction.
- Organized kaizen events to identify and implement process improvements, improving operational efficiency..
- Improved and standardized packaging method of molded parts to prevent breakages in the transportation and storage process.
- Trained others according to new procedure, policies and equipment.
- Coordinated heavy machinery movement for disposal and/or integrating new ones.
- Designed tools to make the secondary operations ... faster and safer in the molding process.
Mechanical Engineer
INFOTECH AEROSPACE SERVICES (IAS)
Isabela, PR
06.2011 - 09.2013
- Aligned program scope with strategic business objectives and recommended modifications to enhance program effectiveness.
- Improved measurement accuracy for current and future testing.
- Verified and validated testing procedures to improve efficiency and reduce time requirements.
- Collected data and analyzed it in order to understand whether the instruments are reading correctly and see how it affects the jet engine.
- Collaborated with system and validation group to ensure compliance with testing protocols and standards.
- Provided team guidance and train others to accomplish their work according to the procedures.
- Worked directly with customers and met all their requirements to ensure the project and the company met the goals.
- Oversaw budget expenditures and tracked project progress.
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
University Of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus
Mayagüez, PR05-2011
Skills
- Six Sigma knowledge, Lean Manufacturing, ISO 9100 internal auditor
- Process optimization
- Mastercam, SolidWorks, NX, Epicor, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Production oversight
- Project Leadership
- Staff training
- Possesses exceptional problem solving skills and root cause analysis
- Managed a high-volume of workload within deadline-driven environment
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Customer service excellence
- Mastercam, SolidWorks, Epicor, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, NX
Timeline
Sr. Engineer
PRECISION FUZING AND SENSORS
06.2020 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer/CNC Programmer
PEGASUS MANUFACTURING
08.2016 - 06.2020
Manufacturing Engineer
QUEST GLOBAL
09.2015 - 08.2016
Manufacturing Engineer
EATON POWER BUSINESS WORLDWIDE
09.2013 - 08.2015
Mechanical Engineer
INFOTECH AEROSPACE SERVICES (IAS)
06.2011 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
University Of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus