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Ivan Villarreal

Reynosa

Summary

Results-driven engineering and project management professional with over 9 years of experience in manufacturing, capital project procurement, and process optimization across the engineering, manufacturing, and procurement industries. Skilled in managing complex, high-value capital projects, having successfully directed more than $140M in investments for equipment procurement, production line installations, and plant infrastructure upgrades. Proven expertise in risk management, cross-functional team collaboration with a strong focus on delivering projects within budget and timeline while exceeding performance expectations

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Management Engineer

Corning
Reynosa
08.2021 - Current
  • Managed capital investments exceeding $120M to procure and install production lines across global sites (RAM and RCS).
  • Oversaw and successfully closed more than 10 Appropriation Requests (ARs), ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and scope.
  • Delivered 80+ production lines by coordinating cross-functional teams, including plant resources, and Global Supply Management (GSM) teams.
  • Mitigated project risks by implementing robust risk management strategies, including proactive identification, contingency planning, and stakeholder communication.
  • Streamlined procurement processes to achieve cost savings while maintaining supplier performance and quality standards.
  • Facilitated stakeholder communication across engineering, procurement, and operations teams to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
  • Improved operational efficiency and project outcomes by driving continuous improvement initiatives and standardizing best practices for capital project management.

Senior Process Engineer / Capital Manager

Albea Group
Reynosa
05.2019 - 05.2021
  • Directed capital investments totaling $20M for plant refurbishment and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring operational excellence
  • Procured and installed 2 silos to supply raw materials efficiently to 15+ production lines, improving plant productivity and material flow
  • Installed and launched 10+ new production lines, meeting manufacturing goals and ensuring smooth transitions to operations
  • Collaborated closely with suppliers and contractors to optimize equipment procurement, delivery timelines, and installation processes

Cable Process Engineer

Corning
Reynosa
08.2016 - 05.2019
  • Improved key manufacturing metrics, including First Pass Yield (FPY), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and TAU, through process optimization and data-driven decision-making.
  • Successfully introduced several new products within project timelines and budgets, ensuring seamless integration into production.
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, reduce waste, and drive operational excellence.

Education

Master of Science - Engineering Management

University of Texas Rio Grande Vally
Edinburg, Texas
05-2018

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Uniersity of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg,Texas
05-2016

Skills

  • Project management
  • Procurement processes
  • Budget management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Operations management
  • Business process improvement

Timeline

Project Management Engineer

Corning
08.2021 - Current

Senior Process Engineer / Capital Manager

Albea Group
05.2019 - 05.2021

Cable Process Engineer

Corning
08.2016 - 05.2019

Master of Science - Engineering Management

University of Texas Rio Grande Vally

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Uniersity of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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