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JOSE ESTEBAN TERRAZAS GUTIÉRREZ

JOSE ESTEBAN TERRAZAS GUTIÉRREZ

Mexicali

Summary

Chemical Engineer and leader with 30 years of experience, currently working as Team Leader of the Finishing Team at Assa Abloy HHI Mexico. Specialized in processes such as electroplating, electroless plating, powder coating, polishing, and LEA, with additional experience in water treatment, environmental control, and facilities management. Strategic leader focused on developing high-performance teams and delivering tangible financial results through continuous improvement projects and Lean-Six Sigma methodology.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader of Finishing Team

Assa Abloy HHI Mexico
01.2022 - 11.2024
  • Managed a team of 5 finishing engineers, overseeing their activities, functions, and professional development
  • Implemented Lean-Six Sigma methodology to optimize processes and ensure alignment with strategic goals
  • Generated savings of over $700,000.00 USD in the past two years through projects such as:
  • Reduction of nickel thickness: $215,000.00 USD
  • Development and introduction of new grinding and polishing wheels: $300,000.00 USD
  • Recovery of nickel sulfate and chloride: $50,000.00 USD
  • Reduction in the consumption of plating process chemicals: $50,000.00 USD
  • Elimination of rework in chemical stripping: $50,000.00 USD
  • Reduction in water consumption/usage in rinsing: $50,000.00 USD
  • Promoted a positive and motivating work environment, ensuring the team reached its full potential

Education

Chemical Engineer -

Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC)
01.1993

Skills

  • Electroplating
  • Electroless plating
  • Powder coating
  • Polishing
  • LEA
  • Water treatment
  • Environmental control management
  • Leadership
  • Lean-Six Sigma methodology
  • Continuous improvement
  • Team development
  • Training

Certificationsandcourses

  • Green Belt, Productivity, 2024
  • Electroplating, NASF, 2023

Timeline

Team Leader of Finishing Team

Assa Abloy HHI Mexico
01.2022 - 11.2024

Chemical Engineer -

Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC)

Certification

GREEN BELT. Productivity de Mexico. 2024, November

  • Six Sigma

Work Availability

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Affiliations

  • Constitution football club

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsWork from home option

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Software

Microsoft Office

Languages

English
Elementary (A2)

Interests

Know new finishing procces

Portfolio

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Scrap reduction in P1

Accomplishments

$214,000.00 dlls in savings in 2024 by Nickel thickness reduction.

JOSE ESTEBAN TERRAZAS GUTIÉRREZ