Jean Rinaldo
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Results-driven manufacturing professional with over 25 years of experience in engineering, process optimization, and operational leadership. Proven track record in improving product quality, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and managing complex manufacturing projects. Skilled in advanced manufacturing processes, problem-solving, and team management, with a strong focus on delivering cost-effective and efficient solutions. Expertise includes consulting and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence. Accomplished Manufacturing Engineer with over two decades of experience, notably at TE Connectivity, where spearheaded advanced manufacturing processes and significantly enhanced production efficiency by 15%. Expert in Statistical Process Control and adept in fostering cross-functional teamwork. Excel in driving continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across diverse manufacturing environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
TE Connectivity
06.2008 - 05.2020
- 16 years and 5 months of experience in manufacturing engineering, focusing on advanced manufacturing processes and continuous improvement
- Led advanced manufacturing processes, focusing on continuous improvement initiatives
- Designed a software application that tracked Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for the manufacture of wire and cable
- Managed process improvements to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs
- Successfully developed OEE tracking software, resulting in a 15% increase in production efficiency
- Implemented process improvements that saved $200,000 annually
Consultant
Procense
04.2005 - 06.2008
- Provided consulting services in manufacturing operations and process optimization for 3 years and 3 months
- Advised clients on manufacturing operations improvements and process optimization
- Conducted root cause analysis to address production inefficiencies
- Developed action plans to reduce waste and improve overall production quality
- Successfully reduced production waste by 20% for a major client
- Improved manufacturing process efficiency by implementing best practices
Manufacturing Engineer
W. L. Gore & Associates
09.2001 - 04.2005
- Worked as a manufacturing engineer for 3 years and 8 months, specializing in product quality and efficiency
- Developed and maintained manufacturing processes to ensure high product quality
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvement
- Implemented quality control measures to minimize defects
- Improved product quality by reducing defects by 25%
- Implemented new process controls, which reduced downtime by 15%
Raychem/Tyco Electronics
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Held various roles for 5 years and 1 month (dates unspecified)
- Held multiple roles in engineering and quality, contributing to key projects
- Assisted in the development of new manufacturing processes
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives
- Contributed to a major product launch that resulted in increased market share
- Played a key role in reducing manufacturing cycle time by 10%
Manufacturing Manager - Automotive Products
Tyco Electronics, Inc.
04.2000 - 04.2001
- Managed automotive manufacturing operations for 1 year and 1 month
- Managed day-to-day operations of automotive manufacturing processes
- Supervised a team of 20 production staff to meet quality and production targets
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials
- Successfully led the team to exceed production targets by 10%
- Improved supplier on-time delivery rate from 85% to 95%
Quality Engineer
Trend Technologies
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Ensured product quality and compliance for 1 year
- Monitored production processes to ensure product quality met industry standards
- Performed quality audits and implemented corrective actions
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues
- Reduced defect rates by 18% through effective quality control measures
- Implemented a new audit system that improved compliance tracking
Process Control Coordinator
Raychem/Tyco Electronics
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Coordinated process control activities for 2 years
- Oversaw process control activities to ensure consistent production quality
- Developed and implemented control plans for new production lines
- Trained staff on process control techniques
- Improved production consistency, leading to a 12% reduction in variance
- Successfully launched process control training program for staff
Process Engineer
Raychem/Tyco Electronics
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Worked as a process engineer for 3 years, focusing on process development and optimization
- Developed and optimized manufacturing processes to improve efficiency
- Conducted time studies to identify areas for improvement
- Collaborated with design and production teams to ensure manufacturability
- Reduced production costs by 15% through process optimization
- Improved process efficiency, resulting in a 20% increase in output
Education
San Jose State University
University of California, Berkeley
Skills
- Statistical Process Control
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
- Measurement Systems Analysis
- Acceptance Sampling
- Process Development
- 5S methodology
- Process Improvement
- Manufacturing Processes
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Quality Control
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
- ISO Standards
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Root Cause Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Cost Reduction
- Quality Assurance
- SAP
Websites
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References
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Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
TE Connectivity
06.2008 - 05.2020
Consultant
Procense
04.2005 - 06.2008
Manufacturing Engineer
W. L. Gore & Associates
09.2001 - 04.2005
Manufacturing Manager - Automotive Products
Tyco Electronics, Inc.
04.2000 - 04.2001
Quality Engineer
Trend Technologies
01.1999 - 01.2000
Raychem/Tyco Electronics
01.1997 - 01.2002
Process Control Coordinator
Raychem/Tyco Electronics
01.1997 - 01.1999
Process Engineer
Raychem/Tyco Electronics
01.1994 - 01.1997
University of California, Berkeley
San Jose State University