Miguel Alberto Arredondo Cardenas
Spring valley, CA.
Summary
Hardworking Chemical Engineer with 4 years of solid experience in chemical processing and plating process. Driven and methodical individual with focus on developing and improving processes. Background providing engineering support for electroplating process projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Engineer
Sheffield Platers
07.2022 - Current
- Established proper processes to meet production capacity demands.
- Drafted measurement control specifications for safety guidelines pertaining to plating process.
- Created and implemented safety protocols and procedures to reduce chemical accidents attributed to chemical spills.
- Visited customer sites to supervise new product trials and troubleshoot when issues arose.
- Led startup and shutdown procedures, maintaining compliance with plant operations manual and technical guidelines.
- Researched and developed novel manufacturing processes to reduce production time.
- Developed processes based on critical needs, preset efficiency standards and cost reduction measures.
- Coordinated workloads to fit with tight deadlines and employee schedules.
NDT Technician
West Valley Plating Inc
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Communicated with employees and upper management to convey concerns, status updates and other pertinent information.
- Document non-destructive testing methods, processes and results.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Selected, calibrated, or operated equipment used in non-destructive testing of products or materials.
- Prepared reports on non-destructive testing results.
Production Engineer
West Valley Plating Inc
06.2021 - 07.2022
- In charge of daily production for each production line and coordinate process production of Anodizing, plating, NDT and coatings departments
- Responsible for Production and Operation of all Process lines
- Assist in Troubleshooting Technical problems in process line.
- Trained team on best practices to optimize production and improve quality.
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch.
- Investigated and proposed corrective actions for quality issues.
- Decreased defect rate by applying process capability analysis and creating weekly defect reports.
- Applied lean manufacturing processes to enhance quality, reliability or cost-effectiveness.
- Maximized productivity by 95% by developing and implementing innovative production processes for new and existing products.
- Identified risk mitigation actions to reduce injuries, accidents and hazards in production environment.
- Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy.
Process Engineer
PLATINADORA BAJA
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
- Evaluated proposed project investments by conducting cost-benefit analyses.
- Created and implemented project plans for new or improved plating processes.
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Created process simulations to test operational outcomes without causing service disruptions.
- Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality.
- Analyzed critical line data to make recommendations for improvement.
- Conducted evaluations of equipment and machinery to verify optimal performance and efficiency.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
Laboratory Manager
PLATINADORA BAJA
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Kept equipment maintained, facility clean and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance.
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
- Designed processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks.
- Managed operational documents and produced reports detailing activities.
- Developed and tested formulas for reach the rights concentrations.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Education
No Degree - ELECTROLESS NICKEL CONFERENCE
PRODUCTS FINISHING MAGAZINE
Cincinnati10.2022
Some College (No Degree) - SIX SIGMA
Platinadora Baja
PLATINADORA BAJA01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Sonora Institute of Technology
Unidad Obregón, Campus Náinari. Antonio Caso 226608.2019
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Analytical thinking
- Quick learning
- Troubleshooting
- Proactive
- Enthusiastic
- Self-motivated
- Dissipated
- Persevering
SOFTWARE AND ADITIONAL INFORMATION
- Atomic absorption
- Digital colorimeter
- Spectrophotometer
- Solution/dilution for AA or laboratory analysis
- IMSDesign
- Super Pro Designer
- Aspen Plus
Accomplishments
Honorable academic distinction.
Affiliations
Professional with solid experience in chemical process and laboratory analysis looking for new opportunities. Experience in metal finishing process such as hard anodizing process, anodize type II, anodize type I, gold chemical film (chemfilm) and trivalent chemfilm, knowledge in waste treatment, and NON DESTRUCTIVE TEST (NDT) penetrant/MAG. Pro-active, focus on troubleshooting, experience in quality system according ISO 9001:2015, environmental system according ISO 14001 and NADCAP, also knowledge in SERMARNAT and STPS.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
California driver license.
Available to relocation.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Chris Grosser
Timeline
Chemical Engineer
Sheffield Platers
07.2022 - Current
NDT Technician
West Valley Plating Inc
07.2021 - 07.2022
Production Engineer
West Valley Plating Inc
06.2021 - 07.2022
Process Engineer
PLATINADORA BAJA
10.2020 - 06.2021
Laboratory Manager
PLATINADORA BAJA
08.2019 - 01.2020
No Degree - ELECTROLESS NICKEL CONFERENCE
PRODUCTS FINISHING MAGAZINE
Some College (No Degree) - SIX SIGMA
Platinadora Baja
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Sonora Institute of Technology
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