Julio Gutierrez
Brownsville,TX
Summary
With a proven track record at Creative Liquid Coatings, I excel in driving manufacturing efficiency and product quality through expert application of 5S methodology and cross-functional teamwork. My achievements include pioneering DFM analyses and integrating Fanuc Robot 6-axis programming, significantly enhancing production precision and cycle times.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Creative Liquid Coatings
Brownsville, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Perform Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analysis for new products, recommending improvements for product and process changes to enhance efficiency, cost, and lead time.
- Conduct testing to supply design data for proposed processes, and actively contribute to internal problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.
- Engaged in CLC cost-savings activities to enhance efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with TS16949 quality system standards, and maintain adherence in all daily activities.
- Support the 8D process, analyze data, and provide recommendations for quality returns and process improvements.
- Ensure that all new designs and work cells meet applicable EHS regulations, as well as company safety policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to solve complex issues related to injection molding and product manufacturing.
- Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) for new products, ensuring accurate and detailed documentation for all components and materials required for production.
- Create and troubleshoot PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) programs to improve machine operations, precision, and cycle times.
Associate Manufacturing Engineer
Creative Liquid Coatings
Brownsville, TX
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Recommended testing conditions and industry standards to test validity.
- Prepared detailed documentation for manufacturing procedures, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process flow diagrams.
- Maintained awareness of current industry trends through participation in professional organizations, conferences, or webinars.
- Coordinated closely with maintenance teams to schedule machine downtime for preventive maintenance tasks.
- Trained production staff on new equipment and processes, ensuring a smooth transition during upgrades.
- Established standards for consistently evaluating the quality of finished products.
- Boosted efficiency in existing operations with the incorporation of new manufacturing methods.
- Evaluated and modified designs to resolve technical problems, and maintained revision history in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- Program and integrate Fanuc 6-axis robotic systems for router and ultrasonic welding operations,
optimizing production workflows, increasing automation, and improving product consistency.
Mechanical/Piping Engineer
Keppel Amfels
Brownsvile, TX
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted in the manufacturing process by selecting appropriate materials and production methods.
- Checked and signed off on design calculations, specifications, and other deliverables for customer approval, or project.
- Prepared material take-offs for procurement purposes, and assisted in selecting appropriate materials for each project.
- Utilized 3D modeling software to visualize complex routing scenarios and optimize space usage within facilities.
- Performed field inspections during construction to verify adherence to design specifications and safety guidelines.
- Developed isometric drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software for clear visualization of piping systems.
- Helped drafters meet schedule demands by completing product designs in AutoCAD and Navisworks.
- Led the creation and management of Bills of Materials (BOMs) for offshore projects, specifically focusing on piping and instrumentation systems, ensuring precise and accurate documentation of all materials, components, and parts.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to define and specify materials and equipment required for piping systems and instrumentation installations for offshore platforms.
- Assisted in identifying opportunities for cost reduction through material substitution and optimization in BOM creation for offshore piping and instrumentation systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12-2020
Skills
- 5S methodology
- Risk assessment
- Statistical process control
- Computer-aided design
- Material selection
- Manufacturing process controls
- Fanuc Robot 6-axis Programming
- Manufacturing feasibility analysis
- 3D printing and additive manufacturing
- ISO standards
- Simulation modeling
- AutoCAD
- Quality control
- Cost reduction strategies
- Process development
- Cross-functional teamwork
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), Expires: March 30, 2026
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Creative Liquid Coatings
03.2023 - Current
Associate Manufacturing Engineer
Creative Liquid Coatings
07.2022 - 03.2023
Mechanical/Piping Engineer
Keppel Amfels
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), Expires: March 30, 2026
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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