JORGE GUILLERMO MANZANO
Electromechanical Engineer
Mexicali
Summary
Electromechanical Engineer with 14 years of experience leading maintenance teams in manufacturing and renewable energy industries. Expert in KPI management (MTBF, MTTR, OEE), Lean/Kaizen project implementation, and cost optimization through continuous improvement. Extensive experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of CNC equipment, robotic systems, industrial automation, and maintenance software (SAP). Strong leadership in talent development, CAPEX/OPEX budget control, and contractor management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
Chromalloy CSW Mexicali
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Supervised maintenance of facilities and production machinery.
- Managed subcontractors and supplier development.
- Controlled and managed department KPIs: MTBR, MTBF, OEE, Availability.
- Led Kaizen projects to extend equipment lifespan and reduce costs.
- Diagnosed failures in CNC machines, CO2 Laser, Laser Drill, welding machines, and facility systems.
- Achievements: Led a welding process modification project, reducing argon consumption by 15% and refurbished two special process machines, positively impacting overall OEE.
Project Manager
Vestas WTG Mexico
10.2014 - 07.2023
- Developed action plans for blade repair in LATAM North sites.
- Executed Lean projects to reduce major and scheduled maintenance times.
- Managed budgets and CAPEX for new projects.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams with technicians and international clients.
- Achievements: Completed two projects in Central America and the Caribbean, achieving 10% cost savings under budget.
Maintenance Engineer
Hyundai de México SA de CV
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Supervised maintenance in die-casting plant.
- Programmed PLCs, HMIs, and Mitsubishi Servo Drivers.
- Diagnosed hydraulic, pneumatic, and melting furnace systems.
- Maintained CNC centers and ABB Foundry Plus 2 robots.
- Achievements: Installed and commissioned production equipment in a new plant and formed the first maintenance team.
AA Molding Mechanic
Mabamex SA de CV
09.2010 - 03.2013
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on injection and blow molding machines.
- Diagnosed and maintained auxiliary systems: chillers, vacuum, and nitrogen generators.
- Automated assembly lines using Allen Bradley PLCs.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Electromechanical Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Tijuana
01.2006 - 01.2010
Skills
- Leadership and development of technical teams
- KPI management: MTBF, MTTR, OEE, Availability
- Contractor and supplier management
- Budget control: CAPEX and OPEX
- PLC programming (Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley)
- HMI programming
- Servo Drivers programming
Languages - English
Upper Intermediate
Leadership And Soft Skills
- Staff development and technical training
- Teamwork and effective communication
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving
- Strategic thinking and results orientation
Timeline
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
Chromalloy CSW Mexicali
11.2023 - 05.2025
Project Manager
Vestas WTG Mexico
10.2014 - 07.2023
Maintenance Engineer
Hyundai de México SA de CV
03.2013 - 04.2014
AA Molding Mechanic
Mabamex SA de CV
09.2010 - 03.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Electromechanical Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Tijuana
01.2006 - 01.2010
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