Jean Hakizimana
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Talented Project Manager and Engineer with expertise needed to support business objectives. Consistently managing multiple projects and priorities while actively engaging others in team-based environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Abbott Laboratories
Irving, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams developing and executing tests, performing root cause analysis and participating in investigations. Also making presentations to internal/external customers, vendors, and management,
- Application of theoretical principles, evaluation, ingenuity and creative/analytical techniques
- Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of equipment and system problems.
- Helps establish processes based on product specifications.
- Evaluates process and design alternatives based on “design for manufacturability” principles.
- Manages program compliance with “Quality Control” requirements (i.e. Design Control, Process validation etc.).
- Understands IP issues relative to processes being developed.
- Maintains knowledge of new developments in manufacturing and design technologies.
- Effectively communicates moderately complex technical issues and solutions to non-technical internal and external customers.
- Exercises technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, and/or coordinating engineering work. Remains abreast of and consults on technical advancements.
- Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.
- Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
- Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
Mechanical Engineer, R&D
Abbott Laboratories
Irving, TX
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with other engineering disciplines to construct complex projects.
- Participated in project requirement reviews, contributing to logistical planning tasks and other technical forecasts.
- Used Solidworks software to design and refine product concepts for manufacturability.
- Maintained deep knowledge of business process activities and development strategies.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Created conceptual design drawings for use in manufacturing and fabrication.
- Worked with domestic and international suppliers to fabricate both prototype and production parts.
- Developed engineering plans, specifications and bid documents for Abbott Laboratories R&D projects.
Engineer I
Abbott Laboratories
Irving, TX
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Build, test, and troubleshoot the Alinity s, Alinity i, and ARCHITECT i1000SR Modules.
- Developed and implemented engineering solutions to variety of projects.
- Produced 2D and 3D design drafts using hand drawings and CAD software to ameliorate production processes.
- Detailed Root-Cause-Analysis and Work with Cross-Functional Team On Product Improvements.
- Identifies and supports all opportunities to improve organizational execution, processes, and effectiveness.
- Assists Sustaining Operation, Engineering, and Support Teams in determining instruments Cause of failure, monitoring for product failure trends.
- Recommended changes in assembly procedures to minimize time spent assembling and chances of parts damages.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Science
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA05-2019
IB Diploma -
UWC of The Adriatic
Duino05-2015
Skills
- Project management
- Engineering design, analysis and testing
- 3D design and simulation software expertise (Creo and SolidWorks)
- Simulations and prototypes
- Python
- Process improvement
- Team management
- Planning and coordination
- Critical thinking
- GD&T Knowledge
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Root cause analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Time management skills
- Leadership
- Risk Management
- Project Development
- Cost Control
- Strategic Planning
- Vendor Sourcing
- Project Tracking
- Compliance Monitoring
- Work Flow Planning
- Productivity Improvement
- Project Planning
- Cost Reduction and Containment
- Budget Preparation
- Project Scheduling
- Project Management Methodologies
- Technical Support
- Budget Control
Affiliations
- FONDAZIONE ERNESTO ILLY
- DAVIS SCHOLAR
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Abbott Laboratories
03.2023 - Current
Mechanical Engineer, R&D
Abbott Laboratories
07.2021 - 03.2023
Engineer I
Abbott Laboratories
10.2019 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Project Management
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Science
Wartburg College
IB Diploma -
UWC of The Adriatic