Salvador Ibarra
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader with a robust background at AKS Industries, excelling in roles from R&D Engineer to Wire Harness Department Supervisor. Expert in manufacturing processes and process improvement, who significantly enhanced production efficiency and product quality. Skilled in staff supervision and teamwork. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
AST Space Mobile
Midland, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Led design modifications and optimization of solar panel transportation racks, enhancing panel stability and minimizing damage during transfer operations.
- Led RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing) adhesive testing and process optimization, reducing cure time by over 80% and improving throughput for panel bonding applications.
- Led programming, testing, and validation of HESSE welders, performing Cell Interconnect (CIC) welding to ensure optimal weld strength, quality, and process reliability.
- Increased capacity utilization by identifying bottlenecks within the production process and implementing targeted improvements.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify and resolve manufacturing issues.
Manufacturing Engineer
AKS Industries
Las Cruces, NM
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
- Designed and implemented wire harness assembly processes, transitioning the company from outsourced procurement to internal manufacturing.
- Established production workflows, quality standards, tooling requirements, and inventory controls for wire harness fabrication.
Wire Harness Department Supervisor
AKS Industries
Las Cruces, NM
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization, and provided excellent customer service.
- Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
- Conducted performance evaluations for employees, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or improvement.
- Assigned tasks and established work schedules to staff to cover operational needs.
- Achieved consistent on-time completion of projects by effectively delegating tasks and setting clear expectations for team members.
Electrical Engineer
AKS Industries
Las Cruces, NM
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Worked with a cross-functional team of SMEs to install, integrate, and validate electrical power systems for deployable shelter solutions at domestic and international customer sites.
- Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by setting clear goals, prioritizing tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Calibrated and repaired existing systems to maintain functionality.
R&D Engineer
AKS Industries
Las Cruces, NM
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed new product designs from engineering drawings and specifications, translating concepts into functional prototypes and production-ready solutions.
- Planned and executed testing and validation activities to evaluate performance, reliability, and compliance with design requirements.
- Identified opportunities for continuous improvement through iterative design, testing, and root-cause analysis.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMSkills
- Manufacturing Processes
- Process Improvement
- Process Development
- Microcontrollers
- Staff Supervision
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Equipment Installation
- Product Troubleshooting
- Documentation
- Team Leadership
Publications
Earthworm-Inspired Subsurface Penetration Probe for Landed Planetary Exploration
Acta Geotechnica
Feb 14, 2024
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
AST Space Mobile
08.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
AKS Industries
02.2024 - 08.2025
Wire Harness Department Supervisor
AKS Industries
02.2023 - 08.2025
Electrical Engineer
AKS Industries
10.2022 - 02.2024
R&D Engineer
AKS Industries
02.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
New Mexico State University