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Oscar Rocha James

Oxford,MI

Summary

Dynamic engineering professional with extensive experience at GKN Driveline, excelling in project management and cross-functional coordination. Proven track record in implementing process improvements and enhancing team performance. Skilled in DFMEA and risk assessments, with strong customer interaction abilities. Recognized as a VIPER PTE Champion, driving efficiency and innovation in engineering projects. VAVE cost reduction

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional VAVE ENG Lead Coordinator AME

GKN Driveline
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated project timelines and resource allocation to optimize efficiency across multiple teams.
  • Developed training materials and conducted workshops to enhance team performance and knowledge retention.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations and reduced turnaround time for project deliverables.
  • Led cross-functional meetings to align departmental goals and facilitate effective communication among stakeholders.


Mechanical Engineer Project Leader

GKN Driveline
08.2021 - 01.2023

· Requested and reviewed project updates to meet deadlines.

· Customer Interaction

· DVPR creation

· DFMEA & Risk Assessments

· ECR & ECN

· Drawing updates

· PEER revisions

· PR & PO Bill of materials

· CAD Drawings Revisions / Modifications

· Test Definitions & Test Request

· DRBTR

· PMS Request

· Product sizing

· VIPER PTE CHAMPION

· Internal & External Reports

· Proposed, reviewed and approved modifications to project plans.

Test Engineer

GKN Driveline
01.2018 - 01.2021

· VIPER PTE Champion, test definition & test specification, customer requirement

· Managed Test and Evaluation Master Plans (DVPR)

· Accurate set up, programming and operation of test requirements

· Utilized Matlab for data acquisition

· Development data management plans to collect,manage, analyze data

· Wrote technical reports on test and analysis results

· Maintained open and effective communications with project teams to increase productivity

Test Engineer

GKN Driveline
07.2013 - 01.2018

· Design drawings for new tooling components

· Coordinate customer specifications and customer requirements

· Conducting quality assurance and designing performance tests using testing procedures.

· Record test data or plots results on graph.

· knowledge on test specifications & definitions by customer

· Coordinate the executions of internal PPAPprojects

Liaison Engineer

GKN Driveline
08.2011 - 07.2013

· Problem solving & analysis methods and test plans for customer requirements

· Specification, procurement, manufacturing process, productivity & volume outputs

· Utilized software including Auto Cad and Matlab

· Contribution Design and construction new customer projects

· Develop and automate tests for software validation

Project Engineer

Freudenberg-NOK
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Assisted in project planning and documentation to support engineering initiatives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and efficiency.
  • Utilized CAD software to create technical drawings and specifications for projects.
  • Supported quality assurance processes by conducting inspections and tests on materials.

Education

Bachelor's in Mechatronics Engineering - Engineering Mechanics

Universidad Del Valle De Mexico
Queretaro Mexico
07-2021

Skills

  • C1-C6 prototype phase / phase D current production programs
  • Coordinator between deferent areas for new changes and project updates to meet deadlines
  • Customer Interaction
  • DVPR
  • DFMEA & Risk Assessments
  • ECR & ECN
  • Drawing updates
  • Costumer presentation format and (VAVE) saving cost reduction negotiation
  • Product Application experience
  • (Size joints, DVPR, drawing change request)

  • APQP
  • Project Management
  • VAVE account teams
  • PR & PO Bill of materials
  • PMS request for new samples
  • PTE request for testing
  • CAD Drawings Revisions / Modifications
  • Test Definitions & Test Request
  • DRBTR
  • PMS Request
  • Product sizing
  • VIPER PTE CHAMPION
  • Internal & External Reports
  • Proposed, reviewed and approved modifications to project plans

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Regional VAVE ENG Lead Coordinator AME

GKN Driveline
01.2023 - Current

Mechanical Engineer Project Leader

GKN Driveline
08.2021 - 01.2023

Test Engineer

GKN Driveline
01.2018 - 01.2021

Test Engineer

GKN Driveline
07.2013 - 01.2018

Liaison Engineer

GKN Driveline
08.2011 - 07.2013

Project Engineer

Freudenberg-NOK
01.2010 - 01.2011

Bachelor's in Mechatronics Engineering - Engineering Mechanics

Universidad Del Valle De Mexico
Oscar Rocha James