MIGUEL NEVAREZ BRIBIESCAS
Austin,TX
Summary
Seeking an operational management position in within the manufacturing sector to demonstrate my proven experience.
Resourceful and innovative Engineer, with over 9 years of experience in implementing performance-driven techniques and strategies to maximize the manufacturing processes and deliver quality production. Possessing strong knowledge in lean manufacturing principles to enhance excellence and minimize equipment downtime. Skilled in optimizing teams' dynamics, tracking KPIs, and ensure continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Engineering Supervisor
Tesla, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
- Led the successful sunset of Model Y battery production, eliminating all aging WIP parts and saving $500,000 USD.
- Built and integrated a new team of repair technicians for the Cybertruck launch, playing a key role in the transition from Model Y to Cybertruck production.
- Spearheaded NCM area operations for Cybertruck, ensuring process implementation, tooling, and equipment acquisition for a successful product launch collaborating with Manufacturing team.
- Collaboration with Engineering to implement new reworks, ensuring timely and effective execution across production lines.
- Partnered with Engineering to develop a precise rework process for replacing entire current collector in the battery module/array post-welding, saving +50 module/arrays and $100,000 USD in costs through improved repair efficiency.
- Performed root cause analysis of Yield hitters and corrective actions implementation.
- Supported Cybertruck General Assembly line by analyzing/diagnosing batteries and making repairs on a daily basis.
Production Manager
Exothermix
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day production and ensuring operations are in sync with the strategy of the company.
- Provide leadership to achieve operational excellence by championing KPI's.
- Developed the Safety Policy to ensure a safe workplace for all the staff.
- Coordinate the Preventive Maintenance and Calibration of the main equipment.
- Serve as an active member of the team to develop potential new projects based on current capabilities of machine/equipment.
Manufacturing Engineer
Exothermix
10.2016 - 06.2019
- Provided leadership in the implementation of KPI's targets such as scrap, yield and throughput in the company.
- Drive continuous improvement by developing and optimizing operational process.
- Successfully lead a process optimization project to reduce the highest defect from 0.5% to 0.01% saving the company $18k.
- Implementation and training of Work Instructions of manufacturing processes.
Engineering Technician
ZF Electronics Systems Juarez
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Tracked performance level by monitoring KPI's targets for scrap, yield, cycle time, quality of the product and following the standards of ISO/TS 16949
- Successfully led a project to increase the First Pass Yield of the Hass Process for 9HP48 Final Assembly Line
- Served as an active member of a Six Sigma team focused on reducing the total scrap of the leakage failure by 90%, saving the company $130k
- Contributed to the 2nd generation of 9HP48 Final Assembly Line Installation/Validation, working closely with the supplier and the multifunctional team to ensure implementations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Industrial and System Engineering -
Universidad Autonóma de Ciudad Juarez (UACJ)
Academic Exchange in Mexico City - Industrial Engineering -
Universidad La Salle Mexico City
07.2014
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Solid Works
- Highly technical with out-of-box thinking
- Troubleshooting and RCA
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma Driven
- Continuous Improvement/Kaizen
- ISO TS 16949
- APQP System
- Highly organized
- Team player
- Project Management
- Problem Solving (8D's, 5Why's)
- Leadership
- Language: Bilingual in English and Spanish
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, CSSC Accredited
Awards
Administrative Employee of the Month, 08/01/16, ZF Electronics System Juarez
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Production Engineering Supervisor
Tesla, Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Production Manager
Exothermix
06.2019 - 06.2023
Manufacturing Engineer
Exothermix
10.2016 - 06.2019
Engineering Technician
ZF Electronics Systems Juarez
08.2014 - 09.2016
Academic Exchange in Mexico City - Industrial Engineering -
Universidad La Salle Mexico City
Bachelor of Science in Industrial and System Engineering -
Universidad Autonóma de Ciudad Juarez (UACJ)
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