Pablo Kim
Reynosa
Summary
Process engineering professional with solid expertise in optimizing manufacturing, supply chain, packaging processes and improving operational efficiency. Skilled in process design, data analysis, and quality control, consistently delivering impactful results through team collaboration and adaptability. Known for strong problem-solving abilities, keen attention to detail, and effective communication, ensuring reliable and flexible contributions to any project.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reverse packaging program leader
Corning Optical Communications
04.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded a sustainable reel return packaging initiative, utilizing recycled steel and plastic materials from Microsoft products, delivering $1.17M in savings and reducing CO2 emissions by 780 tons
- Streamlined operations by developing virtual dashboards using Databricks, reducing downtime between third-party logistics (3PL) providers and carriers by 22%
Sr process engineer
Corning Optical Communications
01.2019 - 03.2024
- Enhanced the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of a panel assembly machine by 31% by resolving quality issues related to the thickness of painted parts, generating $12M in additional revenue
- Delivered $1.6M in cost savings by reducing manufacturing variances, addressing Bill of Materials (BOM) gaps, and decreasing Slow-Moving and Obsolete (SLOB) inventory consumption by 34%
- Recovered 22% of connector scrap, resulting in annual savings of $133k, by conducting a laser (DOE) to identify the optimal recipe for melting bonding powder, increasing (FPY) from 82% to 97.3%
- Implemented a Design of Experiments (DOE) for laser bonding, recovering 22% of connector scrap, increasing First Pass Yield (FPY) from 82% to 97.3%, and saving $133K annually
- Standardized packaging processes from EMEA and NAFTA locations, improving risk management and quality assurance through a 12% increase in PFMEA controls
Sr process engineer
Tii technologies
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Optimized the epoxy filling process by 17% through the development of an injection fixture, supported by a comprehensive Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) analysis using Type 1 gage
- Led a line balancing project using DMAIC methodology, achieving 85% process efficiency by eliminating non-value-added activities at the bottleneck polishing station
- Defined packaging and labeling processes for 670K telecom cargo units, aligning with customer requirements and ensuring compliance
Process engineer
Corning Optical Communications
- Improved Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) for painting thickness by 12%, optimizing the fixture design of FDH cabinets gage and reducing Type II Beta error by 8%
- Developed a new SCUPC polishing recipe utilizing screening design outputs, achieving a 10% reduction in cycle time (CT)
- Managed the installation of roller conveyors and hanger rails for cable reels, boosting productivity by 19% through material management redesign
Logistic Engineer
Metalsa
03.2012 - 10.2016
- Optimized layout space for the Toyota Hilux production line by 23% using Kanban and FIFO strategies, enhancing overall operational efficiency
- Designed specialized storage racks for Ford T6 chassis, resulting in $70K in cost savings
- Conducted a comprehensive analysis of Volkswagen Amarok's BOM across ten models, identifying gaps that led to a cost avoidance of $9K
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Tecnologica Nacional University (UTN BA)
Bs As, ARG12.2014
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing (Six Sigma / 8D)
- Problem solving & decision making (Root-cause analysis / Continuous Improvement)
- Manufacturing execution system
- Core Tools (FMEA / APQP / PPAP / MSA)
- Project management (DMAIC / DMADV / AGILE)
- Statistical process control (Minitab / DOE / SPC XL)
- Data management & analysis (SAP / Power bi / MySQL / Databricks / PI)
- Software tools (Autocad / Solidworks / Creo parametrics / TOPS / Keyence IV Nav & CVX Vision system)
- Black belt
- TRIZ
Certification
- Black belt, 12/22
- TRIZ, 12/21
Languages
English
Courses
Machine Learning, Python & R + Chat GPT (Udemy)
Ultimate AWS AI (Udemy)
Timeline
Reverse packaging program leader
Corning Optical Communications
04.2024 - Current
Sr process engineer
Corning Optical Communications
01.2019 - 03.2024
Sr process engineer
Tii technologies
02.2018 - 12.2018
Logistic Engineer
Metalsa
03.2012 - 10.2016
Process engineer
Corning Optical Communications
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Tecnologica Nacional University (UTN BA)
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