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MAXIMILIANO OYERVIDES

Georgetown

Summary

Results-driven Industrial Engineer and Operations Manager with a proven track record in process improvement, project management, and team leadership. Expertise in managing high-performing teams to drive throughput gains and eliminate process waste, leveraging Lean tools such as cell design, time studies, workload balancing, process flow mapping, and 5S. Proficient in Six Sigma methodology with a strong ability to lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance efficiency and performance. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within dynamic environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Electrical Components Manufacturing

Firefly Aerospace
06.2024 - Current
  • Increased production throughput by 40% year-over-year through targeted process improvements and team optimization.
  • Boosted harness test throughput by 200% by designing and implementing a dedicated, full-time harness test cell.
  • Reduced completed vs. defect job ratio to 10% year-over-year, bringing it below 20% for the first time.
  • Lead and develop a team of 35 hourly employees, fostering a high-performance culture focused on quality and efficiency.
  • Streamlined operations by identifying and eliminating waste, specifically reducing WIP burndown time through improved WIP visualization tools and processes.

Continuous Improvement Engineer II

Firefly Aerospace Inc.
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Contributed to my department's $1.2 million in annualized savings in 2023 by leading lean event cross-functional teams across various manufacturing and business departments.
  • Improved throughput in the quality inspection lab by 40% through the execution of 5S and project management.
  • Doubled production throughput in 3 months in our bottleneck manufacturing shop through the implementation of Heijunka principles, 5S, and standard work.
  • Coached senior leadership in facilitation of daily rhythm operational meetings by highlighting benefits of trend analysis, open action item follow-up, and root cause analysis tools.
  • Mentored and facilitated an internship during the 2024 winter period that resulted in the creation of a tool that reduced setup time by an expected 20% in the radiography testing booth.

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Carrier Corporation
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Achieved an increase of 40% productivity in our top-demand product lines by developing and implementing cell design through time studies, line balancing, work load balancing, standard work in process, Kanban, and 5S.
  • Saved a total of $127,000 annualized by leading and co-leading 6 Sigma projects to reduce variation in specific manufacturing processes executing statistical tools like Gage R&R, Cpk & Ppk assessments, hypothesis testing, and lean manufacturing.
  • Promoted a company-wide continuous improvement culture by leading a regional Op Ex team across USA and Mexico made up of 10 'continuous improvement' site leaders through successful lean practices bench-marking events.
  • Enhanced effectiveness in operator cross training by designing and executing a job skills training program for all manufacturing areas using 'Toyota Talent' methodology of 'Job Breakdown Sheets' outlining the 'WHAT, HOW, WHY' of specific assembly processes.

Manufacturing Engineer

General Motors
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Minimized multiple processes' risk priority levels through risk reduction applications by leading multi functional teams to implement Jidoka and error proofing systems.
  • Reduced cycle time and walking distance by leading the site-wide additive manufacturing department regarding production line fixture and jig applications through 3D design and printing.
  • Earned 3rd place in GM Mexico for '2022 Innovation Event' by designing and implementing a 3D printed fuel tank-installation fixture, reducing 1.4 hours/shift of non-value added movement.

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Science - Industrial and Systems Engineering

Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores en Monterrey (ITESM)
Monterrey, MX
12.2021

Skills

  • Effective leadership
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Quality improvement
  • Process optimization
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Lean Six Sigma

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - ITESM w/ ASQ, Feb 2023 — Nov 2023
  • Measurement System Analysis - Quality Support Group, Feb 2023 — Feb 2023
  • Scrum Master - Scrum Alliance Inc., Badge ID: 1943778, Apr 2024 — Apr 2026

Languages

English - Native speaker
Spanish - Native speaker

Links

LinkedIn Profile

Timeline

Manager, Electrical Components Manufacturing

Firefly Aerospace
06.2024 - Current

Continuous Improvement Engineer II

Firefly Aerospace Inc.
07.2023 - 06.2024

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Carrier Corporation
08.2022 - 07.2023

Manufacturing Engineer

General Motors
06.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor's Degree of Science - Industrial and Systems Engineering

Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores en Monterrey (ITESM)

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