Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
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Jesus Melendez

Tucson,AZ

Summary

VALUE STREAM LEAD
Results-driven manufacturing professional with a proven track record at Raytheon for achieving record-breaking throughput and exceeding production targets. Expert in SAP/PRISM, CORE values, and quality protocols, ensuring 100% compliance with critical aerospace standards. Proven leader in mentoring high-performance teams, streamlining workflows to eliminate bottlenecks, and driving sustained operational excellence within the value stream.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Product Test Specialist

Raytheon Technologies
Tucson, Arizona
02.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated directly with Engineering teams to diagnose hardware failures, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend effective rework solutions to minimize downtime.
  • Executed comprehensive functional testing on complex hardware systems, ensuring 100% compliance with strict quality and performance specifications.
  • Achieved record-breaking throughput by applying Lean Six Sigma principles to eliminate testing bottlenecks, successfully processing 97 units in a single month."
  • Utilized special test equipment and "red rack" hardware to isolate malfunctions and validate system integrity.
  • Onboarded and mentored new personnel on shop floor operations and safety protocols, enhancing team capability and compliance.
  • Participated in teams to reduce test time, improve efficiency, and analyze predictive metrics for trends, failure modes, and test yields

Manufacturing Technician

Raytheon Technologies
Tucson, Arizona
03.2020 - 02.2023
  • Expertly operated a variety of pneumatic, power, and precision hand tools to meet rigorous aerospace and defense manufacturing standards.
  • Performed in-process inspections to identify and resolve assembly discrepancies early, reducing rework and improving overall yield.
  • Recognized with a performance award for consistently exceeding production quotas and meeting critical assembly deadlines under high-pressure conditions.
  • Mastered PRISM/SAP (ERP) systems to maintain meticulous records of hardware work history, ensuring full traceability and compliance with quality protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Operations Management & Marketing

University Of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
04-2026

High School Diploma -

Sahuaro High School
Tucson
05-2019

Skills

  • Process optimization ( CORE & ACE Methodology )
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • SAP, Prism, proficiency
  • Experience reading schematics and blueprints
  • Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Quality control and assurance
  • Project coordination and Team collaboration
  • Able to obtain and hold a security clearance

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited

Accomplishments

5 Raytheon Accountability Achievement Awarded

Certification

OSHA certified

Timeline

Product Test Specialist

Raytheon Technologies
02.2023 - Current

Manufacturing Technician

Raytheon Technologies
03.2020 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Science - Operations Management & Marketing

University Of Phoenix

High School Diploma -

Sahuaro High School
Jesus Melendez