KASSANDRA GONZALEZ ALVARADO
Tijuana, Baja California,BCN
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with +6 years of experience in Quality systems, manufacturing and engineering.
Knowledge of mechanics, casting processes, electroplating processes and powder. I have extensive experience in new product and process improvements, as well as supplier development and customer service. (NPI, CQE and SQE)
Works at a fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player willing to contribute to the company's success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Engineer
Allegion
Tecate, Baja California, Mexico
08.2022 - Current
- Develop the project plan for the Operations team, in accordance with the program objectives.
- Responsible for the implementation of NPI, VAVE and tactical projects for the organization.
- Lead the implementation of projects in accordance with NPI processes to achieve operational goals and objectives.
- Responsible for ensuring that the cost of the product remains within the established limit of the project.
- Responsible for ensuring that project spending remains within the planned budget.
- Responsible for maintaining Product Quality levels according to the project requirements.
- Ensure that project implementation is carried out within the planned time.
- Ensure that the process capacity is adequately designed and meets the volumes required by the demand plan.
- Coordinate the monitoring and control of the project plan throughout the 5 Phases of the introduction process.
- Manage the resources necessary for the development of projects.
- Participation in continuous improvement events to improve the performance of the NPI area.
- Increased project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Reduced project timelines with proactive planning and close monitoring of progress.
- Coordinated multifunctional teams, promoting collaboration to achieve project objectives.
- Collaborator in the on-site qualification program for tooling manufacturing suppliers.
Quality Engineer
Allegion
Tecate, Baja California
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Resolved critical operational problems by performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Implementation of quality improvements through review, evaluation and continuous updating of standards, reduction of total waste in my area between 2020 and 2021 for a total of $300k.
- Training and advising others on the appropriate and effective use of quality tools and systems.
- Improvement of process quality and productivity improvements with the application of the Six Sigma principle, TOP 1 scrap reduction from $150 to $70k per year.
- I defined and helped govern the quality system by creating procedures and work instructions.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions for critical operational issues.
- Non-conforming material and layout were evaluated based on a cross-functional engineering review.
- Resolved production issues seamlessly, working with supervisors to identify, evaluate, and correct design issues.
- Responsible for PPAPs qualification.
- Contributor in the creation of PQ's & IQ's.
- Coordination of the group of quality auditors.
- Responsible for the development and training of the group of auditors.
Quality Engineer Jr
Allegion
Tijuana, Baja California
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Review, evaluation and updating of standards for continuous improvement.
- Coordination for the evaluation of non-conforming material and disposal based on a multifunctional engineering review.
- Responsible for performing root cause analyzes and implementing corrective actions for critical operational problems.
- Creation of documentation for training on quality standards.
- Root cause analysis and corrective actions related to customer complaints.
- Develop inspection plans and analysis of modes and effects of process failures.
- Perform capacity analysis and MSA.
- Development of BPS/RIE for continuous improvement of processes.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineer -
Universidad Autonoma De Baja California
Valle De Las Palmas, Baja California12.2017
Skills
- Proactive
- Team leadership
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Analytical thinking
- Meet deadlines
Certification
- Green Belt Lean Six Sigma
- Introduction to minitab.
- GD & T
- Quality Core Tools
- Microsoft Project
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Project Engineer
Allegion
08.2022 - Current
Quality Engineer
Allegion
08.2018 - 08.2022
Quality Engineer Jr
Allegion
05.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineer -
Universidad Autonoma De Baja California