Tabitha Romero
Biloxi,MS
Summary
Driven Industrial Engineer with a proven track record at Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding, showcasing expertise in process improvement and strategic planning. Excelled in implementing initiatives that resulted in over $2 million in savings for the EPIC suggestion program in 2024 alone. Demonstrates exceptional analytical and communication abilities, focusing on impactful cost-reduction and efficiency strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Engineer 2
Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding
04.2019 - Current
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs in the shipyard.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives submitted into the EPIC suggestion Program AKA IDEAS.
- Conducted time studies for implemented suggestions for Cost Analysis
- Built packages to get management approval for closure of implemented process improvement initiatives.
- Analyzed Large Rolling stock Data to determine replacement timing to reduce maintenance repair cost. Resulted in over $1 Million in company Savings.
- Analyzed small part movers rolling stock for replacement timing to reduce maintenance repair cost. Resulted in $500,000 additional savings.
- Analyzed Ship completion percentage before launch to determine minimum percent complete to meet trial timeline.
- Participated in material tracking and phase review updates
- Analyzed hiring process and Release to deck plate process to recommend improvements and improve retention.
- Created metrics pertaining to hiring data for retention of employee information for Caucus reports.
- Assisted in implementing the TSO call outs on electrical cable bills for LHA and LPD.
- Performed cost analysis on implementation of TSO call outs on electrical cable bills with savings of over $800,000 for Ingalls Electrical department.
- Managing 15 PAC's in order to close suggestions in a timely manner where feasible.
- Assisted on the Foreman Study of 2024 for process improvement recommendations.
- Rebranding of IDEAS into the EPIC suggestion Program.
RTA Production Engineer
Autoparts Manufacturing of Mississippi
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
- Improved production efficiency by developing and implementing new manufacturing processes.
- Increased production volume, optimizing equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Used time studies to determine number of people required to perform the job in the recommend cycle time.
- Use step by step process improvements to decrease cycle time.
- Managed inspection tunnel rotation to change assembly layout for 2017 style change.
- Managed the installation of the new automatic conveyor in the bumper assembly for 2017 style change.
- Draw plant office space layout for new model in 2020 in autocad.
- Draw training building layout in autocad.
- Installed air blow ionizer in Bumper barn to reduce static cling on the bumpers.
- Perform trials for implementing regrind into process to eliminate scrap and reduce cost.
- Create Scope of Work, schedules, FMEA, work instructions, and countermeasure for risk prevention on projects.
- Worked with vendors to get equipment that would improve processes within the plant.
- Managed lead time and multiple vendors to work out the best cost for the equipment needed.
- Built project plans for installation of equipment and managed contractors while on site to make sure work was completed on time.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Production Studies of The Performing Arts in Music
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SC08.2014
Skills
- Mathematical Calculations
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Manufacturing Processes
- Independent and Hard-working
- ISO 9001-2008
- Microsoft programs/Access
- Visio
- Workflow Design
- Project Coordination
- Verbal and written communication
- Cost Estimates
- Vendor Collaboration
- Presentation skills
Accomplishments
- IDEAS 2nd place for Department total Savings 2020
- IDEAS 1st place for IDEAS Submitted 2020
- IDEAS 1st place for IDEAS Submitted 2021
- IDEAS 1st place for Department Engagement 2021
- IDEAS 2nd place for Total Savings 2021
- IDEAS PAC of the Year for 2021
- IDEAS 1st place for total IDEAS Implemented 2022
- IDEAS 1st place for Total Engagement 2022
- IDEAS 2nd place for Total Savings 2022
- Legacy Builders Mentoring Program
- Mentor position with Ingalls Leadership
- 5 years of Shipbuilding Service
Timeline
Industrial Engineer 2
Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding
04.2019 - Current
RTA Production Engineer
Autoparts Manufacturing of Mississippi
01.2016 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Production Studies of The Performing Arts in Music
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Clemson University
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