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DAVID ISRAEL GARCIA

DAVID ISRAEL GARCIA

Manufacturing Engineer
Monterrey

Summary

Dynamic Manufacturing Project Manager with over 10 years of expertise in manufacturing strategy, new product introduction, and cross-functional project leadership within a global OEM environment. Proven track record in driving layout and capacity optimization, achieving significant cost reductions, and implementing automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in managing CAPEX projects exceeding $10M while leading high-impact initiatives across engineering, quality, and operations teams. Committed to leveraging technical acumen and leadership skills to deliver innovative solutions that propel organizational success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4030
4030
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

ME PROJECT MANAGER (FMP)

John Deere
Monterrey
04.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for the management of the site CAPEX 10M+$ USD
  • Plan, analyze and execute the Footprint plan for the site
  • Measure the site capacities in all key process and spaces.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.

NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION LEADER

John Deere
Monterrey
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Management of 10+ engineers working on the implementation and execution of 40+ different programs
  • Develop the needed knowledge in each of the team members
  • Budget management and justification of 5M+$ USD on Capital and Expense Projects
  • Successfully launched numerous products within target markets, resulting from diligent planning and execution efforts.

NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ENGINEER SR

John Deere Components Monterrey
Monterrey
08.2018 - 03.2022
  • Successful management and implementation new complex projects
  • Manage project schedule with client to comply with critical dates through the use of Gantt charts, weekly meetings and excellent communication skills.
  • Quoting new projects taking into consideration cost, footprint and investment needed to evaluate their viability.
  • Improved product launch success rates by streamlining the new product introduction process.
  • Facilitated effective communication between engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless execution of new product introductions.

ORDER FULFILLMENT MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

John Deere Components
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Increase of ROPS production capacity by 20% in same floor space
  • Cost reduction ROPS project with 300K+ annual savings
  • Develop welding / GD&T and tooling knowledge

QUALITY INTERN / AUDITOR

John Deere Components Monterrey
11.2015 - 06.2017
  • PFMEA / Quality checklist/ NCCA resolution
  • Customer support and negotiation

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering

UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE NUEVO LEON
Monterrey
07.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering

VORSTUDIENLEHRGANG DER GRAZER UNIVERSITATEN
Austria

ESL - German Course

SCHOOLS GMBH

ST. THOMAS MORE PREPARATORY SCHOOL - Exchange program

Delaware, USA

Skills

  • Project coordination

  • Factory Automation

  • Tooling Development

  • Industrial Engineering

  • Quality tools

  • Layout implementation

  • Problem solving

  • Excellent communication

  • Strategic planning

  • Risk management

Timeline

ME PROJECT MANAGER (FMP)

John Deere
04.2023 - Current

NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION LEADER

John Deere
04.2022 - 03.2023

NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ENGINEER SR

John Deere Components Monterrey
08.2018 - 03.2022

ORDER FULFILLMENT MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

John Deere Components
06.2017 - 08.2018

QUALITY INTERN / AUDITOR

John Deere Components Monterrey
11.2015 - 06.2017

ESL - German Course

SCHOOLS GMBH

ST. THOMAS MORE PREPARATORY SCHOOL - Exchange program

Delaware, USA

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering

UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE NUEVO LEON

Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering

VORSTUDIENLEHRGANG DER GRAZER UNIVERSITATEN
DAVID ISRAEL GARCIAManufacturing Engineer