Jean Hakizimana
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Project Manager versed in all aspects of project and personnel management. Results-oriented and high-energy professional with talent for leading by example and inspiring peak performance. Dedicated to fostering strong effective team relationships.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Abbott Laboratories
Irving, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented manufacturing process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas of process inefficiencies and develop solutions to improve productivity.
- Created new processes for fabrication, assembly, testing, and inspection of products to meet customer requirements.
- Assisted with the design and development of manufacturing systems to ensure quality standards were met.
- Performed root cause analysis on various production issues and developed corrective actions plans.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting equipment problems during the manufacturing process.
- Identified cost reduction opportunities through improved processes, materials utilization, and waste elimination initiatives.
- Evaluated existing tooling designs for manufacturability improvements.
- Collaborated with other departments such as Quality Control, Procurement, Maintenance and Production Planning to ensure timely delivery of parts and products according to specifications.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques such as 5S, Kaizen events, Kanban systems, in order to optimize production flow and improve overall efficiency.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Contributed to product design and prototype development.
- Tested final products to ensure quality.
- Coordinated with vendors, suppliers and manufacturing personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
Mechanical Engineer
Abbott Laboratories
Irving, TX
07.2021 - 03.2022
- 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.
- Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans and status reports.
- Conducted risk management activities such as identification, quantification, response planning and monitoring of risks.
- Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to review progress against plan and resolve issues and concerns.
- Managed cross-functional teams responsible for successful completion of projects and programs according to scope, timeline, budget constraints and quality requirements.
- Developed a system of metrics to measure success rates against established targets for each project and program.
Engineering Test Technician
Abbott
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, KYBachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Wartburg College
Waverly, IAIB Diploma -
UWC of The Adriatic
Duino, ItalySkills
- Project management
- Engineering design, analysis and testing
- Programming Languages
- Performance Improvements
- Process improvement
- Team management
- Planning and coordination
- Critical thinking
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Root cause analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Time management skills
- Leadership
- Scope Management
- Project Planning
- Project Scheduling
- Meeting facilitation
- Business Analysis
- Project development
- Workforce training
- Vendor Sourcing
- Document Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Productivity Improvement
- Risk Management
- Cost Control
- Processes and procedures
- Technical Support
- Project tracking
- Strategic Planning
- Agile Methodology
- Budget Control
- Purchasing and procurement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Multi-unit operations management
Affiliations
- FONDAZIONE ERNESTO ILLY
- DAVIS SCHOLAR
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Abbott Laboratories
03.2022 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Abbott Laboratories
07.2021 - 03.2022
Engineering Test Technician
Abbott
10.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Wartburg College
IB Diploma -
UWC of The Adriatic
Master of Science - Project Management
University of The Cumberlands