Kaitlyn Ramirez
Houston,TX
Summary
Engineering professional with over 5 years of experience in managing cross-functional technical projects in manufacturing, R&D, and IT environments. Demonstrated success in leading initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and achieve business objectives. Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, Lean manufacturing, DFMEA, and product development. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Engineering Leadership & Management to strengthen project leadership capabilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Engineer
YETI Coolers
06.2023 - Current
- Manage and optimize CO2 laser machinery across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, supporting business units with technical solutions aligned to customer needs.
- Lead cross-functional projects improving in-store customization for 10+ retail stores by collaborating with IT, 3rd party suppliers, and retail teams.
- Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), test plans, BOMs, and validation protocols for new product lines.
- Designed and prototyped fixturing systems using SolidWorks and additive manufacturing; utilized DFMEA for risk mitigation.
- Provided 24/7 engineering support, improved machine uptime, and reduced ergonomic risk via Lean principles.
- Supported budget planning for store implementation projects and machine maintenance operations.
Senior Design Project Lead
Texas State University
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Directed a 12-month capstone project focused on autonomous last-mile delivery robotics.
- Coordinated vendor communication and part procurement with local machine shops and internal teams.
- Analyzed over 500 data points using vibration sensors to optimize robot suspension system.
- Presented project updates and technical results to both academic and industry stakeholders.
Research Apprentice – Hydroponic Systems
Texas State University
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Designed and maintained a hydroponic research system, monitoring growth metrics for over 200 basil plants.
- Applied Design of Experiments (DOE) to analyze nutrient delivery models.
- Presented findings at Texas State’s Fall 2021 Research Exhibition.
Education
M.S. - Engineering Leadership & Management
University of Oklahoma
12.2025
B.S. - Manufacturing Engineering, Applied Mathematics
Texas State University
05.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- R and Python programming
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Budget management
- Root cause analysis
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder communication
- SOP creation
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Six Sigma methodology
- DFMEA expertise
- Additive manufacturing techniques
- Agile methodologies
- Project management
- Machine learning
Timeline
Process Engineer
YETI Coolers
06.2023 - Current
Senior Design Project Lead
Texas State University
01.2022 - 12.2022
Research Apprentice – Hydroponic Systems
Texas State University
06.2021 - 01.2022
M.S. - Engineering Leadership & Management
University of Oklahoma
B.S. - Manufacturing Engineering, Applied Mathematics
Texas State University
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