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Luis Alberto Garcia Castellanos

Luis Alberto Garcia Castellanos

Livermore,CA

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Job Search Status

Not actively looking

Desired Job Title

Head of Industrial EngineeringHead of Equipment Planning (MX Region)Equipment Planner / SpecialistControls Engineer

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteOn-Site
Location: Livermore, CA, USLivermore, CA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$150000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week

Summary

Strategic Engineering Leader with 10+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing and industrial automation. Proven track record of leading large cross-functional teams (41+ staff) to drive operational excellence. Expert in equipment procurement, robotics, and Lean manufacturing, with a focus on delivering multi-million-dollar cost savings and significant productivity improvements.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Industrial Engineering

Dräxlmaier
Livermore, CA
10.2024 - Current
  • Direct a department of 41 personnel and 5 direct reports, overseeing production stability and strategic equipment planning.
  • Reduced average production downtime by 30% within the first year by implementing a task-force leadership model and cross-functional maintenance plans.
  • Delivered +400K USD in annual savings by organizing a 10% reduction in warehouse inventory.
  • Increased plant-wide productivity from 50% to 75% through reorganization of the Engineering/Maintenance department and "F-Plan" optimizations.
  • Elevated department audit scores from 20% to 85%, receiving commendations for enhanced customer and stakeholder satisfaction.

Head of Equipment Planning (MX Region)

Dräxlmaier
San Luis Potosí, Mexico
03.2020 - 10.2024
  • Directed strategic planning for production equipment across Mexico for four OEMs, overseeing departmental budgets and establishing global equipment standards.
  • Oversaw industrialization processes for new production lines, ensuring 100% adherence to equipment implementation timelines.

Equipment Planner / Specialist

Dräxlmaier
San Luis Potosí, Mexico
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Assisted in equipment acquisition by following global technical specifications. Collaborated with over 10 suppliers to maintain compliance with international standards.
  • Analyzed tooling and machinery modifications, guaranteeing 100% adherence to established technical delivery standards and project deadlines.

Controls Engineer

Bastian Solutions
Mexico / USA
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Designed and commissioned electrical and control systems for automated conveyor and robotic lines for Fortune 500 clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering

Monterrey Institute of Technology And Higher Education
Mexico
08-2012

Skills

  • Leadership: Strategic Planning, Personnel Development, Budget Management, Stakeholder Engagement
  • Technical: Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Robotics, PLC Programming
  • Operations: Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Audit Compliance, Equipment Procurement

Certification

  • Executive Leadership Program: Stanford University (In Progress)
  • Leadership Development for Engineers: Rice University
  • Professional Certificates: Google Project Management & Data Analytics
  • Technical: Siemens STEP7 Expert, Studio 5000, ABB Robotics

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Head of Industrial Engineering

Dräxlmaier
10.2024 - Current

Head of Equipment Planning (MX Region)

Dräxlmaier
03.2020 - 10.2024

Equipment Planner / Specialist

Dräxlmaier
01.2016 - 01.2020

Controls Engineer

Bastian Solutions
01.2012 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering

Monterrey Institute of Technology And Higher Education