Kenia Roxana Vargas
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Manufacturing professional with a proven track record in optimizing production processes and implementing cost-effective solutions. Skilled at fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving measurable results. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments, with specialized expertise in lean manufacturing and process improvement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing/Wire Harness Engineer
Glenair Inc.
07.2022 - Current
- Contact engineer for the wire harness fabrication team, wire conduit team, and molding team, approximately 20+ operators.
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
- Increased capacity utilization by identifying bottlenecks within the production process and implementing targeted improvements.
- Performed concurrent design and manufacturing engineering and other functions to reduce time required to bring product to market.
- Mentored two mechanical engineering interns on the process of designing and releasing the tools to the production floor.
Manufacturing Engineer I
Carlisle IT
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Founded and troubleshot processes, material, and equipment problems; updated program files on NC-CAM 7 and AutoCAD for the CNC Excellon and Epilog laser cutting machine
- Supported the Filter Connector process and trained eight manufacturing associates and technicians, both in English and Spanish
- Found opportunities for automation and implemented innovative technologies to streamline manufacturing processes
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Carlisle IT
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Optimized the efficiency of the Boy injection molding machines by 12.5% daily through an automatic alarm to warm up the machines before starting production shifts
- Developed an operator manual for the CNC Excellon 136L precision drilling and routing machine
- Trained the manufacturing employees in handling products, equipment, and process revisions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA08.2020
Skills
- SolidWorks 3D CAD
- Electrical Testing (IR, DWV, Continuity)
- Engineering Documentation
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Project Management
- Process Improvement and Development
- 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
- IPC: 620
- IPC 620 Space Addendum
- IPC J-Standard
- AS9100
- Intro to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Electrical Circuit Analysis
- DMAIC
- SAP
- AutoCAD
Accomplishments
- IPC 620
- IPC 620 SPACE ADDENDUM
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manufacturing/Wire Harness Engineer
Glenair Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer I
Carlisle IT
12.2021 - 07.2022
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Carlisle IT
02.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
California Polytechnic State University
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