JORGE LUIS AGUIRRE GUZMAN
Mexicali
Summary
Results-driven Electronic Engineer specializing in Bio-Electronics with a strong background in the automotive industry. Offering 4 and a half years of experience, with 3 and a half years spent in the Manufacturing Engineering team and 1 year in the Continuous Improvement department. Proven track record of leading successful projects and teams to drive innovation and process optimization. Demonstrates a passion for cutting-edge technologies and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. A collaborative and dynamic professional with a keen eye for detail, dedicated to achieving excellence in every endeavor.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Vertiv
12.2023 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce production downtime.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing advanced manufacturing techniques and technologies.
- Developed and implemented process improvements, enhancing product quality and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with design teams to ensure manufacturability of new products during the development phase.
- Work based in gantt activities to ensure hitting all the commitments dates checked with the plan program.
- Reviewed products for compliance with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements.
- Provided recommendations for approval and delivered technical assistance for resolution.
- Identified appropriate methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
- Designed New Product line layout aimed at improving overall workflow and better allocation of resources.
- Developed innovative manufacturing solutions, resulting in enhanced product quality and reliability.
Sr. Continuous Improvement Supervisor
Garrett Advancing Motion
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Deployed a new 5’S Strategy to improve the overall site score, improving a 42% overall score in 5 months.
- Different Kaizen Events driven, representing an estimated annual savings/cost avoidance of 40K USD plus avoiding line stoppages.
- Increased 25% teams recognition related to 5’S improvements and Kaizen Ideas.
- Lead different teams to improve the whole overall site 5’S/Safety Conditions
- Lead RCA’s to deliver critical problem solutions (Warehouse, QA, Ops, ME)
- Lead 6 TKE’s (Transformational Kaizen Events), achieving an estimated annual savings/cost avoidance of 60KUSD
- Promoted Kaizen Culture environment across the site, increasing productivity and reducing wastes by promoting this good kaizen behaviors
- “Kaizen Room” implementation, generating annual savings of 25KUSD
- Lead of process standardization in different areas, developing new documentation to ensure the correct process accountability (SOS, SCS, PPH Analysis, 5’S standards)
Manufacturing Supervisor
Garrett Advancing Motion
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Implemented conflict-resolution tactics by cooperating with clients and staff to achieve team objectives.
- Increased customer satisfaction by following up on negative feedback and taking appropriate measures to resolve complaints.
- Development and execution of continuous improvement strategies for specific technology (Machining) based on AOP, capital, and budget.
- Partner with Maintenance Eng/Tech. for troubleshooting analysis for key/critical equipment problem resolution.
- Responsible to maintain the documentation of the process and controls updated.
- Responsible for the layout design and material flow for one or several production cells.
- Responsible to implement the lean principles and use Six Sigma tools in the cells such like; one piece flow, takt time, line balancing, standard work, etc.
- Responsible for OEE and RTY improvement plans, strategies and executions. Machining Laser Welding OEE Project Improvement from 60% to 78%.
- Responsible to maintain process capability and equipment Gage R&R in conjunction with Process QA.
- Responsible for the training and development of process specialists and the operators certification in the identified equipment.
- Lead line efficiency and improvement efforts (projects, pph, etc.)
- Execute line capacity analysis according to the monthly customers demands
Manufacturing Engineer
Garrett Advancing Motion
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Released New laser welding technology on site
- Expert in laser welding for Mexicali site
- PFMEA creation, Work instructions, SOS, Line balancing, People management.
- Green Belt Six Sigma Certified
- OEE Based Metrics: Availability, Performance & Yield
- Developed new brushing method for line, cost savings plant 100k dls per year
- New Product Introductions Deployments
- Training in Presov, Slovakia; Welding criteria by X-ray CT Scan
- X-Ray CT Scan expert for Mexicali site
- Developed Traceability system in Machining area, Mexicali site
- Got Bravo award from NPI Leaders for excellent deployment of new OEM in Laser Welding Tech
- RCA tools management.
Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op Student
Garrett Advancing Motion
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked as a support student in the department of Engineering, helped with developing people training matrix, finding root causes of issues and building structures for lines & operators
- Worked as a support student in the department of Engineering, helping at Assembly lines improvements, PFMEA management.
- Assembly lines yamazumi creation, tooling creation & line balancing.
Education
Electronic Engineer - Bio-Electronics
Instituto Tecnológico De Mexicali
07.2019
Skills
- Excel, Cety Certified Diploma (Advanced)
- Logical Thinking, RCA Based solutions
- Teamwork
- Minitab (Mid)
- SolidWorks (Mid)
- AutoCad (Mid)
- PLC Programming (Mid)
- 3D Printing (Advanced)
- Continuous Improvement
- Staff Supervision
- Problem-Solving
- Six Sigma Processes
Certification
- Bahmuller Operator and Trainer in Mexicali Plant.
- Laser Welder Expert in Mexicali site.
- X-Ray Internal certified.
- Six Sigma certified.
Languages
Spanish: First Language
English: C1
Advanced
Hobbies and Interests
Stargazing, Sports (Futbol, Flags, Basketball), 3D Printing
Activities and Honors
- Implement new brush upgrade in CNC Machine, leading to a 150K USD yearly savings to Mexicali Plant (Gold Bravo Award).
- Co-Author in Electronic Design magazine with a publication of a microcontroller converting sensor voltage to current. (https://www.electronicdesign.com/technologies/analog/article/21805729/microcontroller-efficiently-converts-sensor-voltage-to-current)
Timeline
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Vertiv
12.2023 - Current
Sr. Continuous Improvement Supervisor
Garrett Advancing Motion
11.2022 - 12.2023
Manufacturing Supervisor
Garrett Advancing Motion
11.2021 - 11.2022
Manufacturing Engineer
Garrett Advancing Motion
02.2020 - 11.2021
Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op Student
Garrett Advancing Motion
07.2019 - 12.2019
Electronic Engineer - Bio-Electronics
Instituto Tecnológico De Mexicali
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