DAMARIS ANDRADE
Apodaca
Summary
Highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer with 8 years of proven experience in the design, optimization, and continuous improvement of complex processes across the medical device, consumer goods, and chemical sectors. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, driving Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives, and managing product development from formulation to mass production. Demonstrated ability to generate significant cost savings and enhance production efficiency. Seeking a challenging role to leverage skills in operational excellence and drive high-quality manufacturing results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
GE Medical Systems
12.2022 - Current
- Leadership in the implementation and continuous improvement of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for magnetic resonance tables.
- Result: 30% increase in production efficiency.
- Collaboration in the successful launch of new product lines, reducing time to market by 20%.
- Analysis of production data resulting in $10K in cost savings.
- Achievement of a 50% reduction in line downtime, and a 4,800 hr/year reduction in cycle time.
- Ensuring constant compliance with the ISO 13485 (Medical Devices) standard.
Lead Quality Engineer
Caterpillar
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance product reliability and compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented testing protocols for new product launches, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Implementation of project transfer machining of a new ring gear model, application of BIQ methodology (Build in Quality)
- Planning and execution of the project implementation plan (Gantt chart timeline).
- Management and leadership of a work team of 2 engineers and 8 technicians, performing root cause analysis with different methodologies (Ishikawa Diagram, 8Ds, 5 Whys).
- Product validation (PPAP), process, and production start-up.
Industrial Process Engineer
Whirlpool Corporation SUPSA
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Supervision of savings projects and implementation of Industry 4.0 automation initiatives.
- Design of equipment, tools, fixtures, and workstations, along with the definition of manufacturing processes.
- Execution of process validations for New Product Introductions (PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
- Attainment of $300K in headcount savings through optimization.
- Implementation of the WCM methodology up to Step 5.
Quality Administrator NPI
Celestica of Monterrey
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Management of the transfer process for New Product Introductions (NPI).
- Development and execution of PPQ protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for new products.
- Conducting root cause analysis (8'Ds, 5'Ws, Ishikawa) and the implementation of corrective actions.
- Reduction of product assembly training times by 75%.
Project Leader Research and Development
Pinturas Doal
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Development and formulation of highly competitive market coatings, balancing quality and price.
- Creation of new products based on customer specifications, and establishment of their microscale manufacturing procedures.
- Implementation of a color analysis system, and promotion of sustainable innovation with organic products.
Production Supervisor
NeoPack International Packaging, Grupo Ortiz
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Coordination of the technical and operational planning of production systems, from order generation to customer shipment.
- Supervision and management of a 40- to 50-person team, maintaining production KPIs (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Costs, and People).
- Participation in internal and external FSSC 22000, and ISO 9000/9001 food safety audits.
Intern in Research and Development
Guacamolera de la Sierra GoVerden
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Support for the creation of new formulations, product matching, and sample realization based on customer specifications.
- Training in the BRC standard for export, including allergen management.
Education
MBA - Administration with Emphasis in Strategic Planning
Universidad Ciudadana De Nuevo Leon
Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Michoacana De San Nicolas De Hidalgo
Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico08-2017
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- DMAIC
- 5 Whys
- Fishbone
- 8D
- Core Tools
- APQP
- PPAP
- AMEF
- CP
- MSA
- SPC
- Aspen Plus
- MATLAB
- MS Office Suite
- Project Management Tools
- Data Analysis
- Automated test equipment
- ISO 13485 compliance
- Project management
- Process validation
- Workstation design
- Team leadership
- Gantt chart planning
- Minitab
- AutoCAD
- SOLIDWORKS
- GD&T
- Toyota Production Systems
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness
- Industry 40 automation
Certification
- Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma
- Internal Auditor ISO 9001:2015
- Internal Auditor ISO 13485 (Medical Devices)
- Toyota Production Systems (TPS)
- Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, AMEF, CP, MSA, SPC.
- English Certificate CEFR C1 Advanced
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
GE Medical Systems
12.2022 - Current
Lead Quality Engineer
Caterpillar
12.2021 - 12.2022
Industrial Process Engineer
Whirlpool Corporation SUPSA
09.2020 - 12.2022
Quality Administrator NPI
Celestica of Monterrey
02.2019 - 08.2020
Project Leader Research and Development
Pinturas Doal
08.2018 - 02.2019
Production Supervisor
NeoPack International Packaging, Grupo Ortiz
06.2017 - 08.2018
Intern in Research and Development
Guacamolera de la Sierra GoVerden
01.2017 - 06.2017
MBA - Administration with Emphasis in Strategic Planning
Universidad Ciudadana De Nuevo Leon
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universidad Michoacana De San Nicolas De Hidalgo