Experience
Process Support
ProSteel Security Products, Inc. | Full-time
Oct 2024 - Present | Provo, Utah, United States
- Assisted in coordinated production operations and supported supervisory activities, contributing to an increase in output from 23 to 40 units per shift (+74%) through improved planning and workflow organization.
- Supported leadership of a 12-person production team, assisting in daily production planning, task coordination, and performance tracking to ensure on-time delivery and quality compliance.
- Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across 2 key processes within final assembly, improving process consistency and operator standardization.
- Reduced cycle time in critical process steps by 25% by applying time and motion studies, workflow optimization, and lean principles.
- Designed and initiated process standardization for production planning by proposing a QR-based tracking system to replace manual cards.
- Identified and reported quality issues using NCR system, supporting corrective actions and improving product compliance and customer satisfaction.
- Applied 5S methodology to improve workplace organization, reduce wasted motion, and enhance process efficiency.
- Supported preventive and corrective maintenance in waterjet operations, reducing equipment downtime from 3 breakdowns per week to 0.
- Trained in operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of CNC waterjet and fiber laser systems.
Independent Transportation Business Operator
Self-employed | Freelance
Mar 2020 - May 2024 | Querétaro, México
- Operated a small independent transportation and vehicle rental business, managing rideshare services, customer coordination, vehicle availability, maintenance scheduling, and day-to-day business expenses.
- Developed strong operational, customer service, logistics, and problem-solving skills while managing multiple vehicles and service requests.
Inside Sales Specialist
Wittmann Battenfeld | Full-time
Sep 2018 - Feb 2020 | Querétaro, México
- Reviewed customer quotation requests through the ERP system, analyzing technical specifications of plastic injection and peripheral equipment to suggest improvements or adjustments.
- Assisted in handling customer complaints and post-sales issues, focusing on improving service quality and building long-term relationships.
Post-Sales and Quality Specialist
RETESA
Oct 2016 - Sep 2018 | Querétaro, México
- Oversaw quality control processes for fuel and chemical transport tanks, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and customer specifications.
- Performed final inspections using standardized formats, including inspection reports and checklists.
- Investigated quality issues through Root Cause Analysis and documented corrective actions using Corrective Action Reports.
- Maintained control and organization of official documentation, including ECOs, NCRs, inspection records, and technical drawings.
Engineer Intern
Grammer AG | Full-time
Mar 2015 - Jun 2015 | Querétaro, México
- Gained hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing principles, contributing to operational efficiency initiatives.
- Collaborated on SMED projects to reduce mold changeover times in injection molding processes.
- Led efforts that resulted in a 3% reduction of scrap through process control and continuous improvement strategies.
- Supported troubleshooting and resolution of quality issues, working closely with production and quality teams.
- Operated and monitored Wittmann and Krauss-Maffei plastic injection molding machines.