David Murillo Noriega

• Led multiple product launch projects, strategically focused on acquiring new customers and introducing innovative products to enhance the organization’s market presence and drive growth.
• Managed the plant relocation project, overseeing a $3 million budget with no operational disruptions. The plant layout redesign improved operational capacity by 25% and a total of 45% capacity for future growth.
• Negotiated key contracts with suppliers, achieving significant savings while maintaining quality and delivery schedules, contributing to cost reductions in the execution phase of the plant move.
• Led strategic reviews with executive leadership and key clients, identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring a high milestone achievement rate for all projects.
• Handled budgeting and resource allocation for multiple projects, managing annual OPEX & CAPEX budgets of over $6.5 million, while ensuring cost-effective solutions and efficient use of resources.
• Supervised and developed cross-functional teams, managing over 40 direct and indirect employees across engineering, procurement, and quality departments. Fostered a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, resulting in enhanced team performance.
• Improved quality and customer satisfaction by implementing post-launch control systems, reducing defects and increasing customer satisfaction, strengthening business relationships.

• Led a team of 25 engineers and technicians, overseeing manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and facility management. Maintained a 97% operational uptime across Assembly, Injection Molding, and Plant Facilities.
• Managed the $0.5 million design and construction of an ISO 8 Clean Room, enhancing product quality by 30% and meeting stringent cleanliness standards.
• Led the Plastic Injection Molding Department, managing the installation of three machines (140 to 860 tons) and four robots, increasing efficiency by 15%. Implemented EDART systems and automation, along with preventive maintenance, reducing scrap by 10% and optimizing machine performance.
• Implemented Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), reducing downtime by 15% and saving 10% in annual maintenance costs through a CMMS for preventive maintenance and launched a Global User Ticket platform for corrective maintenance.
• Reduced workplace incidents by 15% through regular safety audits and ensured compliance with ISO 14001 standards.
• Managed the transfer and setup of assembly machines from the U.S. to Mexico, coordinating logistics and integration, boosting production capacity by 15%.
• Supervised injection molding machines (140 to 860 tons), improving efficiency by 20% and reducing scrap by 10% through automation and preventive maintenance.
• Led the Tool Room department, implementing strategies that extended mold life and reduced downtime by 15% as well as new molds setup for new products.

• Led a team of 12 engineers and technicians, overseeing manufacturing engineering and maintenance management across Assembly, Injection Molding, and Plant Facilities departments-
• Supervised spare parts (MRO) management, reducing excess inventory and lowering spare parts costs.
• Oversaw corrective and preventive maintenance activities, improving on-time preventive maintenance by 20% and reducing downtime.
• Responsible for key performance indicators (KPIs) such as downtime, preventive maintenance on-time, spare parts cost, MTBF, and MTTR, resulting in enhanced equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency. Reduced unplanned downtime by 25% and improved MTTR by the creation of specific repair manuals for technicians.
• Led initiatives that optimized plant layout, enhancing material flow and space utilization, which resulted in a 15% increase in open production floor.

• Provided technical support for assembly lines, ensuring smooth operations and rapid issue resolution. Trained and mentored 8 technicians, improving team skills and reducing onboarding time utilizing Standard Operating Procedures.
• Developed and updated SOP's, increasing shift consistency and operational efficiency.
• Performed inspections and preventive maintenance, reducing unplanned downtime by 15% and extending equipment life.