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Manuel Dueño

Orlando,FL

Summary

Results-driven Industrial Engineer with 4 years of experience in the quality and manufacturing industry. Proven ability to apply continuous improvement and project management principles to measure and analyze plant productivity and efficiency, as well as communicate technical concepts in a clear and concise manner to Senior Leaders. Adept at working cross-functionally and demonstrating leadership without authority with a passion for driving innovation through strategic improvement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stamping Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton Corporation
01.2024 - Current
    • Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures and work instructions for new technologies in the Punch Press manufacturing floor.
    • Improved manufacturing efficiency (OEE) in the Punch Press department (44% -> 58%) by streamlining production processes and implementing lean methodologies.
    • Coordinated sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements for machining processes to overcome in-house production issues utilizing the 3P method.
    • Applied project management metrics and tools in oversight manufacturing projects (Model Cell, 2 Machine - 1 operator concept)

Manufacturing Project Engineer

Bertram Yachts
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for strategic planning, managing, and executing continuous improvement projects with a 1M budget. Projects are designed to yield substantial long-term economic advantage for the business.
  • Currently redesigning and improving the subassembly operations process which includes hose installation and electrical harnessing of yachts. Made an impact by tracking and reducing labor hours from final assembly.
  • Proactively leverage AutoCAD to optimize spatial utilization within the subassembly area, effectively streamlining our operational workflow by minimizing the need for operators to engage in extensive walking tasks.
  • Actively lead both the Electrical and Hose Installation teams, utilizing these resources to advance project objectives. This involves organizing regular meetings to track project progress, assign tasks, and address challenges as they arise.

Manufacturing Engineer I

ConMed Corporation
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Worked cross-functionally in developing and validating over 10 new pieces of equipment while also spearheading the development of their manufacturing lines.
  • Collaborated with teams from OpEx, Facilities, and R&D to successfully establish new processes that met the proposed design criteria.
  • Responsible for ensuring that new equipment meets the required standards for accuracy and reliability. Teamed with external supplier to successfully launch equipment into production, which improved the inspection process on the factory floor.
  • Played a vital role in tracking and completing First Article Inspection (FAI) documents for over 300 UDI parts. As a result of the team's efforts, the company was able to achieve cost savings of approximately 20 million dollars.

Project Management Engineer Intern

ConMed Corporation
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Created the Equipment/Asset Inventory Analysis that determines equipment sustainability and communicates cost reduction opportunities.
  • Worked on the automation of the Technology Roadmap to develop strategic infrastructure decisions for ConMed.
  • Managed the DFMA (Design for Manufacture Assembly) Process Review to standardize and provide ConMed with guidelines on how to challenge a product from a manufacturability and assembly standpoint.
  • Responsible for writing the Manufacturing Readiness Review providing a holistic view of project business impact and stability.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Industrial Engineering and Management Systems

University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
05.2021

Masters Degree - Engineering Management

University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
12-2024

Skills

  • Manufacturing processes
  • Process improvement
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Process development
  • Material Flow Optimization
  • AutoCAD
  • Layout Improvement
  • Technical Writing
  • Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)
  • Data Analysis
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Certification

  • Certified Yellow-Belt Six Sigma, UCF – 2021

Timeline

Stamping Manufacturing Engineer

Eaton Corporation
01.2024 - Current

Manufacturing Project Engineer

Bertram Yachts
06.2023 - 01.2024

Manufacturing Engineer I

ConMed Corporation
01.2022 - 03.2023

Project Management Engineer Intern

ConMed Corporation
09.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor's degree - Industrial Engineering and Management Systems

University of Central Florida

Masters Degree - Engineering Management

University of Central Florida