Melissa Vasquez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Manufacturing professional with 10+ years of experience in assembly, quality control, and production leadership. Skilled in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, troubleshooting, and electronic/mechanical assembly. Proven track record of meeting production targets, leading teams, and improving efficiency while maintaining strict quality standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Wire Harness Assembler
Testeract
San Antonio, Texas
05.2026 - Current
- Assembled wire harnesses according to detailed specifications and engineering drawings.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams to determine wire harness assembly requirements.
- Crimped terminals onto wire strands using specialized tools.
- Soldered electrical connections to ensure reliable circuit functionality.
- Troubleshot wiring issues during assembly process to maintain production flow.
- Inspected finished assemblies for accuracy and ensured compliance with quality standards.
- Inspected finished products for quality compliance and accuracy standards.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve on-time project completion.
Repair Technician
Schiit Audio
San Antonio, Texas
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Diagnosed and repaired audio equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Utilized specialized tools for troubleshooting and repairing various audio devices.
- Restored malfunctioning systems through component replacement and precise adjustments to achieve optimal functionality.
- Repaired and performed quality testing of products to meet established specifications.
- Performed quality control checks on repaired units to ensure they met operational standards before inventory return.
- Replaced defective components with compatible replacements sourced from suppliers.
- Worked with the senior technician to inspect and validate repair parts.
- Installed and configured hardware components, ensuring compatibility and performance across various devices.
Production Assembler
Lucifer Lighting Company
San Antonio, Texas
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Assembled components and sub-assemblies using written instructions and diagrams.
- Assembled lighting fixtures according to specifications and quality standards.
- Performed quality checks throughout the production process to ensure all parts met specifications.
- Conducted inspections of components to identify defects and maintain quality control standards.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and implement improvements in production processes.
- Packaged and palletized completed products, ensuring readiness for shipping.
Manufacturing Lead/Associate
Feniex Industries
Austin, USA
01.2021 - 09.2025
- Led team of up to 15; oversaw quality, testing, packaging, and workflow efficiency.
- Applied Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and SOE to improve productivity.
- Built and assembled emergency vehicle lighting, sirens, controllers, and speakers.
- Performed soldering (thru-hole, SMT, wire), PCBA rework, troubleshooting, and functional testing
- Used numerous hand tools, electromechanical tools, automatic tools, testers, micrometers, and soldering irons to assemble products.
- Maintained records of labor, materials, tools and quality control documents.
- Managed orders and inventory using Microsoft Office and Fishbowl MRP.
Production Associate
Wesco|Impact Solutions
Austin, USA
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Constructed mechanical assemblies, sub-assemblies, and power supplies for heavy gas/oil machinery to support operational readiness.
- Interpreted wiring diagrams and schematics to connect and route wire assemblies, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Reviewed work orders to verify correct parts, contributing to accuracy in production and assembly processes.
Production Associate
Dish Network Manufacturing
El Paso, USA
07.2014 - 07.2020
- Updated software/hard drives; applied Lean, 5S, Kaizen to assembly processes.
- Refurbished satellite receivers through detailed solder rework and precise component replacement.
- Assisted receiving operations while ensuring accuracy in production records.
Education
Medical Assistant Certification -
Kaplan College
El Paso, TXGED -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXSkills
- Wire harness assembly
- Soldering (thru-hole, SMT, wire)
- Wire crimping
- Heat-shrink tubing
- Wire routing
- IPC standards
- Electronic & mechanical assembly
- Electromechanical tools
- Quality control (QC/QA)
- Lean
- Kaizen
- 5S
- Process Improvement
- Blueprint interpretation
- Collaboration Techniques
- Team Support
Languages
- Spanish
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Wire Harness Assembler
Testeract
05.2026 - Current
Repair Technician
Schiit Audio
02.2026 - 04.2026
Production Assembler
Lucifer Lighting Company
09.2025 - 01.2026
Manufacturing Lead/Associate
Feniex Industries
01.2021 - 09.2025
Production Associate
Wesco|Impact Solutions
08.2020 - 12.2020
Production Associate
Dish Network Manufacturing
07.2014 - 07.2020
Medical Assistant Certification -
Kaplan College
GED -
El Paso Community College