KENNETH BAUZA
Allegiance Truck Center
Bridgeport,CT
19
years of professional experience
Experienced Senior Manufacturing Technician with strong background in managing complex manufacturing processes. Strengths include leadership, troubleshooting skills, and deep knowledge of quality control standards. Notable contributions to streamlining production lines and reducing waste in previous roles. Committed to ensuring smooth operations while maintaining high safety standards.
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
8 Months- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Performed routine maintenance on heavy-duty trucks, reducing downtime and enhancing vehicle longevity.
- Conducted inspections and troubleshooting of mechanical systems to identify issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency during repair processes.
- Utilized diagnostic tools and software to assess engine performance and troubleshoot effectively.
Senior Manufacturing Technician
13 Years 4 Months- Executed mechanical and wiring operations for custom-built electronics serving U.S. Navy and commercial nuclear clients.
- Supported projects in both build-to-print and new design production environments.
- Assisted with wire harness and mechanical assembly for Navy nuclear cabinets.
- Trained new team members on daily operations, including interpreting process plans and blueprints.
- Conducted wire harness installation and final assembly on control panels with extensive wiring configurations.
- Implemented prototype pre-production design methods to enhance engineering to manufacturing transitions.
- Led a team focused on flat panel display assembly in a cleanroom environment, ensuring quality wet bonding of LCDs.
- Collaborated with electrical and manufacturing engineers to establish standardized processes for mechanical assembly.
- Facilitated process improvements in response to customer feedback to meet contractor standards.
- Developed process plans to maintain consistent and timely product quality.
- Assisted engineering teams in creating prototype pre-production units for NAVSEA qualification across various sub-assemblies.
Mechanical Assembler
4 Years 7 Months- Assisted in final assembly operations for reliable power generation systems utilized by US Army personnel.
- Contributed to the production and delivery of 5, 10, 15, and 100 kW generators under multi-year contracts exceeding $100 million.
- Advanced from trainee position to lead mechanical assembler.
- Reduced generator budget performance hours from 100 to 75.
- Decreased quality defects from 20% to 5%.
- Participated in a kaizen event to redesign the work cell layout.
- Supported transition of DRS UPS backup systems from Chantilly, Virginia to Bridgeport, Connecticut, training coworkers in assembly, testing, and quality control for five different models.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Mechanical assembly
Wire harness installation
Blueprint interpretation
Quality control
Prototype development
Process improvement
Team leadership
Training coordination
Cleanroom protocols
Document preparation
Customer complaint resolution
Collaboration skills
Pneumatic systems
Six sigma methodologies
Production scheduling
Electrical wiring
Advanced troubleshooting
Assembly procedures
Accomplishments
- Served in roles of increasing responsibility & technical complexity ranging from trainee to team lead.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with & lead peers in addition to training/mentoring new hires.
- Experienced in lean manufacturing principals.
References
- Clinton N. French, DCMA, Quality Assurance Specialist, 203-798-3134, Clinton.french@dcma.mil
- Michael I. Crawford, DCMA, Quality Assurance Specialist, 203-798-3185, Michael.crawford@dcma.mil
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
Allegiance Truck Center
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
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Leonardo DRS, Inc.
05.2012 - 09.2025Read More
Mechanical Assembler
DRS Fermont
10.2007 - 05.2012Read More
Frank Scott Bunnell High School
High School Diploma
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