JAMES AYALA
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Manufacturing Engineering Technology graduate with experience supporting manufacturing operations, product testing, quality assurance, and process improvement in production environments. Skilled in troubleshooting, testing and validation, GD&T interpretation, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Bilingual in English and Spanish with a strong background in customer service, teamwork, and communication developed through retail and food service experience. Seeking opportunities in manufacturing, aerospace, quality, production, warehouse, and technical operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRODUCT ENGINEER I
Daikin Applied
Owatonna, MN
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Executed product testing and validation processes, verifying equipment functionality and alignment with established engineering requirements.
- Troubleshot electrical and mechanical issues during production builds and collaborated with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve issues
- Reviewed engineering drawings and specifications while supporting continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing processes
PROCESS CONTROL TECHNICIAN
Cambria
Le Sueur, MN
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored manufacturing processes through inspections, testing, and production data analysis
- Troubleshot equipment and process issues impacting product quality and manufacturing efficiency
- Optimized process parameters, contributing to a 5% reduction in production waste
QUALITY INTERN
MICO / ZF
North Mankato, MN
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Executed inspections of mechanical and hydraulic components utilizing GD&T principles and precision measurement tools.
- Reviewed engineering drawings and specifications to verify product conformance and inspection requirements
- Supported root cause investigations, quality reporting, and corrective action initiatives
TECHNICIAN INTERN
Anchor Scientific
Saint Paul, MN
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Built, wired, tested, and validated electrical and mechanical assemblies
- Executed functional and verification testing to guarantee product reliability and performance.
- Assisted with troubleshooting, rework activities, and documentation of test results
Education
Associate of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN01-2022
Skills
- GD&T
- Engineering Drawings & Blueprint Reading
- Root Cause Analysis
- Testing & Validation
- Quality Inspection
- Precision Measurement Tools
- Manufacturing Process Support
- SolidWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Certification
Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) | 2025
Timeline
PRODUCT ENGINEER I
Daikin Applied
12.2023 - 01.2025
PROCESS CONTROL TECHNICIAN
Cambria
01.2023 - 09.2023
QUALITY INTERN
MICO / ZF
11.2020 - 12.2022
TECHNICIAN INTERN
Anchor Scientific
05.2016 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Minnesota State University
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Minnesota State University
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Customer service, inventory replenishment, stocking, merchandising, and retail operations experience through positions with Costco, Ralphs, Kohl's, and McDonald's
- Recognized for strong communication, teamwork, reliability, adaptability, and maintaining safe and organized work environments
- Fluent in English and Spanish with experience assisting diverse customers in fast-paced environments