James Salazar
Hillsboro,United States
Summary
Experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong focus on product quality and process optimization. Adept in utilizing 3D design software and Lean principles to drive efficiency and reduce costs. Committed to fostering collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality products.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pilot Manufacturing Engineer 3
Lam Research
Tualatin, OR
06.2018 - Current
- Interface with manufacturing and design engineering in coordinating the release of new products.
- Review new designs for manufacturability and make recommendations to design engineering on manufacturability improvements (DFMA, Serviceability, Safety, Ergonomics, and Modularity).
- Estimate manufacturing cost, determine time standards and make recommendations for fixturing and process requirements of new product lines.
- Develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing of sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
- Make recommendations for outsourcing vs building in house of sub-assemblies.
- Work with outside suppliers on outsourcing activities.
- Maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.
- Work closely with design engineering to close issues found during manufacturing of new products.
- Design and procure manufacturing fixtures.
- Perform Virtual Builds: using 3D CAD models to determine product manufacturability including BOM validation, determine proper build sequence, labor hour estimation, DFMA, tooling and fixtures assessment.
Manufacturing Engineer
Therm-X
Hayward, CA
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Provide engineering support and develop processes for braze assembly, vacuum furnace brazing, welding, helium leak test, clean room, and warehouse work centers
- Write, edit, and conduct trainings on standard operating procedures (SOP) and operational method sheets (OMS). Ensure documents follow copy-exact policy and document control procedures
- Disposition non-conforming products and conduct root cause and failure analyses
- Collect and analyze critical data using SPC charts to make data-driven decisions
- Implementation of Lean & Six Sigma principles to improve key manufacturing processes
- Work in cross-functional teams to achieve a common goal
Packaging Engineer
Specright
San Luis Obispo, CA
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Assess packages and create specs through reverse engineering.
- Use of ArtiosCAD and Solidworks software for 3D packaging design.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize packaging processes and drive cost savings.
- Conducted thorough testing of packaging materials to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA12-2015
Skills
- Commitment to product quality
- Design and production expertise
- Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Project oversight experience
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- 3D design software proficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
Certification
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Central Coast Lean - April 2018
Timeline
Pilot Manufacturing Engineer 3
Lam Research
06.2018 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Therm-X
07.2016 - 06.2018
Packaging Engineer
Specright
09.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
California Polytechnic State University