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LUIS LUJAN

LUIS LUJAN

Mechanical Engineer
EL PASO,TX
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
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Summary

A dynamic, very passionate about aerospace industry, proactive, organized purpose-driven Senior Mechanical Engineer, hands on problem solver and doer, I have extensive experience in different areas that include manufacturing, machine components restoration and rebuild, aeronautical applications for free flight, GPS logging and track information. Experienced engineering partner and design for food processing, plastics recycling and opthalmic machine applications, with a career spent identifying continuous production processes. A trilingual employee with over 21 years of creating technical reports and other types of documentation. Well-versed in FS and GPS dump and proficient in AutoCAD.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Production Engineer

ALTO CAFE
MORELIA, MX
06.2014 - Current
  • Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
  • Applied lean manufacturing processes to enhance quality, reliability or cost-effectiveness.
  • Practiced lean principles, which led to improvements in workflow and quality and waste reduction.
  • Inspected all machines and equipment and provided necessary repairs.
  • Maximized productivity by 34% by developing and implementing innovative production processes for new and existing products.
  • Analyzed product and process and provided actionable solutions for changes to processes, products or quality standards.
  • Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.

Paragliding Flight Instructor

AEROSFERA
MORELIA, MX
02.2002 - Current
  • Trained individual clients in paragliding through theoretical and practical flight instruction, as well as tandem instructional flights.
  • Verified safety of students while using paraglider performing regular inspections of aircrafts, checking weather reports and matching level of competence of students to complex training and instructions.
  • Organized and conducted competitions and familiarization classes and prepared reports on students' proficiency.
  • Created instructional material and training syllabi for specific areas of ground and flight training.
  • Supervised and monitored student´s use of tools and equipment.
  • Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
  • Used GPSDump, FS2022, XCcontest, XCtrack Livetrack24 to maintain pilot training, tracklogs in and out of XC competitions, waypoints records and logbooks.
  • Worked as score keeper in many of the most important competitions in Mexico, Colombia and Spain including world cups.
  • Imported and distributed various brands of paragliding equipment optimizing logistics, importation and distribution.

FREELANCE MECHANICAL ENGINEER ADVISOR

SELF EMPLOYED
MORELIA, MEXICO
06.2001 - Current
  • Inventor of eco-panel, a tetra pack recycling system, used for construction.
  • Co-Developer in Perfiles Plasticos, system that uses sintered plastic for making plastic boards out of recycled plastic.
  • Altered and modified designs to meet local requirements improve production and eliminate malfunctions, in areas ranging from construction, ophthalmic, food processing, plastic recycling and water recovery.
  • Designed various products for use in paragliding industry.
  • Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.

Integration Engineer

Vivalto
MORELIA, MX
01.2013 - 11.2014
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development, meetings and development projections.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems, Including: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, construction, optical fiber network layout, security and safety procedures.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects, gathering and organizong cross-discipline teams.


Co-Founder

OPTINOVA
MORELIA, MX
11.2010 - 07.2014
  • Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Established machine inspection and renewal service.

CEO

ABAL S.A.
MORELIA, MX
08.2002 - 10.2010
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and customers to support strategic business objectives.
  • Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.

Mechanical Engineer

General Electric
Queretaro, Mexico.
05.2000 - 07.2002
  • Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Interfaced with development engineers, scientists and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Black and decker
Queretaro
08.1998 - 04.2000
  • Saved large amount of expenses applying statistical analysis to processes, making them more efficient and reducing losses.
  • Organized data archive of engineering specifications, drawings and specifications and maintained traceability of documents by proper filing and indexing.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
  • Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

ITESM CAMPUS QUERETARO, QUERETARO
01.1995 - 05.2000
  • Minor in administration
  • Member of SAE AND ASME
  • SAE chapter impromptu design contest winner


Diploma - Functional Nutrition

Mery Santos, Morelia
01.2018 - 02.2019

Skills

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Software

C, C, basic, logo

Certification

Licensed Paragliding instructor.

Interests

Amateur Model Rocket Construction and Motor Building

Paragliding and free flight

RC Model airplane building

Mountain Biking

Outdoor Activities

Reading

Hobbies

Started RC model Airplane flying at age 10 then started building kits from scratch. Then moved to model rocket flying and building.

Very passionate about paragliding and anything that flies.

Amateur model rocket motor builder.

Motorcycling.

Trailrunning

Outdoors

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Certified Industrial First Aid.

07-2022
Mery Santos - Diploma, Functional Nutrition
01.2018 - 02.2019

Master Coffee Roaster

05-2015

LeadershipTraining.

04-2015
Senior Production Engineer - ALTO CAFE
06.2014 - Current
Integration Engineer - Vivalto
01.2013 - 11.2014
Co-Founder - OPTINOVA
11.2010 - 07.2014
CEO - ABAL S.A.
08.2002 - 10.2010
Paragliding Flight Instructor - AEROSFERA
02.2002 - Current

Licensed Paragliding instructor.

01-2002
FREELANCE MECHANICAL ENGINEER ADVISOR - SELF EMPLOYED
06.2001 - Current
Mechanical Engineer - General Electric
05.2000 - 07.2002
Mechanical Engineer Intern - Black and decker
08.1998 - 04.2000
ITESM CAMPUS QUERETARO - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
01.1995 - 05.2000
LUIS LUJANMechanical Engineer