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Rodrigo A Rodriguez

Pharr,TX

Summary

Results-driven Quality Technician with Regal Beloit Corp, skilled in root-cause analysis and in-process inspection. Successfully reduced repeat issues through effective non-conforming material management and optimized inspection programs for vision systems. Proficient in CAD modeling and Six Sigma methodologies, fostering collaboration and quality training to enhance team performance and process capability.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Technician

Regal Beloit Corp
03.2025 - Current
  • Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
  • Managed non-conforming material program, including investigation, disposition, and corrective action plans that reduced instances of repeat issues significantly.
  • Developed and optimized inspection programs using Keyence vision systems and Micro-VU for automated quality control.
  • Collaborated in the implementation of Zero Defect Readiness (ZDR) initiatives to improve process capability and reduce defects.
  • Created and managed 8D reports to address internal and external non-conformances, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Collected and analyzed internal quality metrics including PPM (Parts Per Million), scrap rates, and CPK (Process Capability Index) to monitor and improve process performance.
  • Performed Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) studies to validate measurement systems and ensure data reliability.
  • Participated in internal audits and supported external audits with documentation and process walkthroughs.
  • Completed formal training as an Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2015, enhancing audit readiness and compliance capabilities.

Failure Analysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
04.2024 - 02.2025
  • Assisted in the development of new testing methodologies, ensuring accuracy and repeatability of results.
  • Identified trends in product failures, proactively addressing potential issues before they escalated into larger problems.
  • Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
  • Documentation of complaint and device investigation for regulatory and product improvement purposes utilizing PTC Windchill

Automotive Mechanic

Independent Mechanic Workshop
01.2015 - 04.2024
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Maintenance of suspension and brakes for vehicles in general.
  • Diagnosis of failures in hydraulic systems.
  • Repair of electric power steering systems.
  • Repair of ABS systems.
  • Use of onboard diagnostic tools OBD2 (Autel).

Product Technician

BBB Industries
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Design and implementation of life test equipment for hydraulic brake system simulation.
  • Creation, modification, and printing of over 250 drawings in SolidWorks.
  • Development of PPAPs, evaluation of samples and supplier drawings in the metrology laboratory.
  • Utilized a variety of precision measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, and height gauges, to accurately measure and inspect mechanical parts in accordance with technical specifications and tolerances.

Education

Mechatronics

Universidad Tecnologica De Tamaulipas Norte
Reynosa, Tamaulipas - Mexico
04-2024

Associate of Science - Flexible Manufacturing

Universidad Tecnologica De Tamaulipas Norte
Reynosa, Tamaulipas - Mexico
06-2021

Skills

  • In-process inspection
  • Testing procedures
  • Quality training
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Mechatronic system troubleshooting
  • Electromechanical integration
  • Root-cause analysis
  • PLC programming
  • CAD modeling (Solidworks)
  • Microsoft Office Tools
  • Six sigma methodologies
  • Vision systems

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Quality Technician

Regal Beloit Corp
03.2025 - Current

Failure Analysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
04.2024 - 02.2025

Product Technician

BBB Industries
05.2021 - 08.2022

Automotive Mechanic

Independent Mechanic Workshop
01.2015 - 04.2024

Mechatronics

Universidad Tecnologica De Tamaulipas Norte

Associate of Science - Flexible Manufacturing

Universidad Tecnologica De Tamaulipas Norte