Victor Garcia
Brownsville,Texas
Summary
Proven Manufacturing Engineer with expertise honed at Carling-Littelfuse, adept in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, significantly enhancing production efficiency and quality. Skilled in fostering team collaboration, consistently achieving and surpassing operational goals. Demonstrates a confident approach through innovative problem-solving and effective cross-functional teamwork. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Carling-Littelfuse
03.2018 - Current
- Applied continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness
- Resolved issues related to machine programming and operation causing delays in production schedules
- Trained production personnel in new or existing methods
- Coordinated quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems while maximizing product reliability and minimizing costs
- Identified opportunities and implemented changes to improve manufacturing processes and products and to reduce costs, using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards and product design, materials, and parts
- Investigated and resolved operational problems, such as material use variances and bottlenecks
- Prepared reports summarizing information and trends related to manufacturing performance
- Investigated customer complaints regarding quality issues and worked with team members on solutions
- Collaborated with engineering teams on product development projects from concept through completion
- Identified potential cost savings by analyzing existing production processes and recommending changes
- Performed root cause analysis on defective components to determine corrective actions needed
- Communicated manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other information to facilitate production processes
- Prepared documentation for new manufacturing processes and engineering procedures
- Evaluated manufactured products accorded to specifications and quality standards
- Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems
- Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
Tool Maker
Carling-Littelfuse
06.2007 - 03.2018
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and other engineering documents for the manufacture of complex tooling
- Developed jigs and fixtures to improve production efficiency as well as quality control standards
- Developed and designed new tools and died, using computer-aided design software
- Inspected finished died for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects
- Inspected finished products according to customer specifications using optical comparators or coordinate measuring machines
- Verified dimensions, alignments and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications using calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators
- Performed preventative maintenance on shop tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Lifted, positioned, and secured machined parts on surface plates and worktables using hoists, vises, v-blocks, and angle plates
- Cut, shaped and trimmed blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes using power saws, power shears, rules, and hand tools
- Set up and operated conventional and computer numerically controlled machine tools to shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes
- Utilized precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, depth gauges to verify dimensions of machined parts
- Selected metals and alloys based on hardness or heat tolerance properties
- Programmed CNC machines using G-code instructions to produce complex molds, jigs, fixtures and gauges
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment
- Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
PLC Programmer
Cepillos de Matamoros
04.2004 - 05.2006
- Maintained database records of all PLC programs created or modified during development cycles
- Troubleshot complex issues related to PLC programming including hardware diagnostics and system faults
- Monitored machine operations during production runs to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met
- Modified existing programs to enhance efficiency
- Integrated safety components into automated systems following industry standards
- Configured communication between various industrial devices such as HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and input, output modules through networks like EthernetIP, Modbus TCP, IP, Profinet IO
- Provided technical support to machine operators on the shop floor
- Resolved discrepancies and developed solutions to improve manufacturing methods and optimize cycle times
- Collaborated with engineers to develop functional specifications for customer requirements
- Monitored machine performance during production runs for abnormalities affecting accuracy of parts produced
- Created and modified ladder logic diagrams, HMI applications, and other automation projects using Allen Bradley ControlLogix software
- Developed and implemented PLC programs for automated machines to improve production efficiency
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
Automation Technician
Industrias G.W S de R.L
07.2000 - 05.2004
- Implemented programmable logic controllers to automate industrial processes
- Maintained inventories of robotic production supplies, such as sensors and cables
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on robotic systems and components
- Installed and configured hardware components such as motors, drives, switches, relays
- Calibrated sensors, actuators, and other components of automated machinery
- Investigated root causes of defects in automated systems and implemented corrective actions
- Used instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, and bridges
- Performed preventive maintenance on automated machines and equipment
- Troubleshot mechanics, sensor and feedback systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
- Fabricated housings, jigs, fittings and fixtures
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks
- Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Hung enclosures, ran conduits and pulled wires to complete electrical systems installations.
- Used hand and power tools to mount components to panels by following dimensional layout drawings.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Electronic Engineering
Tecnologico de Matamoros
Matamoros, Tam06.2001
Skills
- 5S methodology
- Process Improvement
- Risk Assessment
- Production Monitoring
- Capacity Planning
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- ISO Standards
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Quality Control
- Total Productive Maintenance
- Root Cause Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Team Collaboration
- Bill of Material (BOM)
- Excellent Communication
- Production Planning
- Operational Reporting
- Microcontrollers
Certification
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 2023
- GD&T Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, 2017
- IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor, 2017
- Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMA), 2012
- Economis, 2012
- Single Minute Exchange of Dies, 2012
- Root Cause Analysis, 2012
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 2012
- Error Proof / Mistake Proof Overview, 2012
- Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), 2012
- Basic Statistical Process Control (SPC), 2012
Running
Have the habit of running frequently during the week.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Carling-Littelfuse
03.2018 - Current
Tool Maker
Carling-Littelfuse
06.2007 - 03.2018
PLC Programmer
Cepillos de Matamoros
04.2004 - 05.2006
Automation Technician
Industrias G.W S de R.L
07.2000 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Electronic Engineering
Tecnologico de Matamoros
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 2023
- GD&T Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, 2017
- IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor, 2017
- Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMA), 2012
- Economis, 2012
- Single Minute Exchange of Dies, 2012
- Root Cause Analysis, 2012
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 2012
- Error Proof / Mistake Proof Overview, 2012
- Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), 2012
- Basic Statistical Process Control (SPC), 2012
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