Gabriel Izurieta Maldonado
Querétaro City,QUE
Summary
Driven Senior Process Engineer with a proven track record at Visscher Caravelle Automotive Group, enhancing production efficiency and integrating innovative technologies. Achieved a 20% reduction in scrap, showcasing expertise in process implementation and project management. Excelled in cross-functional collaboration and agile methodology, significantly optimizing operations and material consumption.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Process Engineer
Visscher Caravelle Automotive Group
Querétaro, México
06.2023 - Current
- Created brand new, innovative production processes for cutting-edge Car mat products.
- Evaluated new technology implementations, ensuring seamless integration into existing processes without affecting productivity levels.
- Decreased scrap in cutting process by 20% over previous quarter by implementing improved training initiatives.
- Decrease overconsumption in carpet raw material by up to -2.5%
- Conducted regular audits of process safety management systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through the evaluation of raw material usage and waste reduction strategies.
Junior Process Engineer
Visscher Caravelle Automotive Group
Grudziadz, Poland - Querétaro, Mexico
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Participated in safety audits, contributing to the development of a safer work environment.
- Assisted in plant capacity expansion projects, ensuring timely completion and minimal disruption to production.
- Supported the implementation of new technologies, resulting in enhanced process performance.
- Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful process optimization projects.
- Collaborated with R&D teams on new product development projects, integrating innovative ideas into existing processes effectively.
- Optimized raw material consumption rates, reducing overall cost while maintaining product quality levels.
- Collaborated with two major production plants in Poland (VICIM & VCPL) in the adaptation of new technologies, methodologies and practices from polish Head Quarters to Mexico's Head Quarters, in order to improve cohesion and collaboration between VC Group.
- Managed third-party contractors, inspecting completed work and ongoing efforts to confirm quality and adherence to prescribed guidelines.
- Met weekly with team members to discuss project implementations and alleviate any issues.
- Created process simulations to test operational outcomes without causing service disruptions.
Engineering Intern
Visscher Caravelle Mexico
Querétaro, México
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Gained hands-on experience in various engineering tools, software, and techniques to contribute effectively to multiple projects.
- Used AutoCad drafting software to create and modify carpet related designs.
- Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
- Assisted senior engineers and management with clerical duties to keep department functioning and workflows running smoothly.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
- Enhanced safety protocols within the workplace by promoting compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
- Implemented a new department with its main focus to reduce raw material consumption and achieve zero waste in the cutting process, via the usage of a nester tool to optimize arrangement of pieces in the cutting area (ISOdev CAMsuite).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering And Logistics
Universidad Del Valle De México
Querétaro City, Querétaro, Mexico05.2025
Skills
- Agile expertise
- Equipment sizing
- Project Scheduling
- Hazard analysis
- Project Management
- Process Implementation
- Waste Reduction
- Process Flow Diagram Development
- Process Development
- Operations Analysis
- Agile methodology knowledge
- Process Control
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
German
Elementary (A2)
Polish
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Senior Process Engineer
Visscher Caravelle Automotive Group
06.2023 - Current
Junior Process Engineer
Visscher Caravelle Automotive Group
11.2022 - 05.2023
Engineering Intern
Visscher Caravelle Mexico
08.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Engineering And Logistics
Universidad Del Valle De México