ZEUZ AULES MARTINEZ
Querétaro City
Summary
As the Head of Technology at Elrad International, a company that provides engineering solutions for the electrical and electronic manufacturing industry, I have led the development and implementation of innovative technologies and processes that enhance the quality, efficiency, and productivity of products and services. I have over 25 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, project management, and process control. I hold a master's degree in business administration and several certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Body Language for Leaders, and Operations Management Foundations. My core competencies include Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Systems Design, Industrial Control, and Manufacturing Engineering. I am passionate about applying my skills and knowledge to solve complex problems, optimize performance, and deliver value to our clients and stakeholders.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Technology
Elrad Electronics
09.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Elrad International, a company that provides engineering solutions for the electrical and electronic manufacturing industry
- Supervised the successful launch of new projects and expertly managed the budget for maintaining and acquiring cutting-edge technologies
- Led, developed, and implemented innovative technologies and processes that enhanced product and service quality, efficiency, and productivity
- Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing workflow processes
- Achieving 15% more production capacity by optimizing the SMT process
- Delivered successful process improvements through thorough root cause analysis
- Saving 26K per year in a Kaizen project
- Established robust performance metrics to track progress against objectives regularly and adjust strategies as needed for success
- Implementing MTTR and MTBF metrics improves OEE to reach 86% in the SMT area
- Optimized costs to contribute to productivity, cost development, and proficiency of central fulfillment operations
- Using VSM analysis and reducing the wastes identified, the WIP decreased by 30%, and the lead time improved from 7 to 4 days
- TPS Certification in Japan Institute
Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer
Caterpillar
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Manage the introduction of new projects from concept to launch to serial production
- Implement Six Sigma projects to improve the manufacturing process and reduce operations costs
- Research and develop new technologies, components, and manufacturing methods for new products
- Improve operations objectives related to Safety, Quality, Speed, and Cost
- Testing FPY 8% improvement by eliminating false calls to zero in Electronics modules by implementing Six Sigma methodology to solve the root cause of the problem
- Improve the Electronics remanufacturing process, reducing lead time by 10% by researching new suppliers for electric tests and new components
- LSS Black belt
Electronics Planning Engineer
Kostal
11.2015 - 12.2018
- Process Documentation Control (Process Datasheet, Visual Aids, Standard Operation Process, Material loading sheet for SMT Equipment)
- Managing information to generate programs for SMT Equipment (Gerber files, CAD files for Fuji, ASM Koh Young, Viscomm)
- Coordinate different departments (Production, maintenance, process engineering, and production control) to introduce new projects successfully
- SMT Lines capacity analysis to optimize the use of the equipment and balance production loads
- Cost analysis to maximize the resources for new product tools and process suitability
- Engineering change implementation
- Twenty-five percent of the time assigned to building samples was reduced and used for serial production by coordinating and managing activities with the different departments
- Increase OEE from 65% to 72% for SMT Lines by optimizing equipment use, balancing production loads, and introducing new products considering the component's technology and line capacity
- Reduce the cost of tooling by 15% for new products by consolidating several variants in one PCB panel and avoiding the need for different stencils and work holders
- BIQS by GM certification
SMT Process Engineer & Production Leader
Electromag
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Generate SMT programs for Samsung SM411, SM 417, and SM 482 equipment
- Create designs for solder paste and adhesive application stencils
- Establish reflow and curing profiles
- Introduce lean manufacturing tools to minimize waste and enhance all electronic assembly processes
- Successfully developed and executed an SMT program for a cluster system to optimize equipment utilization and minimize changeover time by 20%
- Achieve a 12% increase in LED product quality with precision-designed stencil apertures for solder paste application
- Implement 5S and SMED methods to reduce SMT changeover time from 20 minutes to 5 minutes
Manufacturing Engineer Sr.
ADEMCO
03.2006 - 08.2013
- Responsible for programming and managing the SMT equipment programs; this includes the implementation of ECN (engineering change notice), generating programs for Siemens placement machine, universal thru-hole machine, Camalot adhesive dispensing machine, and Agilent AOI Machine
- NPI prototype programs generation
- In addition, support production lines on SMT and reflow process issues
- Training and certification of personnel to use high-technology equipment to manufacture electronic products
- Technical Support in the automation area for the maintenance, diagnostic, and repair of robotic equipment to manufacture electronic products
- Successfully transferred of the Automatic Equipment Programming Department from N.Y, USA to the Juarez Plant in Mexico
- Generating a successful new product introduction program with excellent feedback on issues related to the SMT (Surface Mount Technology) process
- Successfully process characterization for the reflow process
- This includes the MPM solder printing, placement, and reflow processes, Achieving 10% quality improvement and a 25% WIP reduction
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Universidad Autónoma De Ciudad Juárez
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Universidad Autónoma De Ciudad Juárez
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua08.2000
Skills
- Electronics manufacturing expert
- Lean six sigma
- Project Management
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Spanish
Hobbies and Interests
I am interested in Executive coaching, which enhances team and personal performance by providing strategies to improve task execution skills and assist peers in developing leadership, self-awareness, and goal achievement.
Timeline
Head of Technology
Elrad Electronics
09.2019 - Current
Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer
Caterpillar
01.2019 - 09.2019
Electronics Planning Engineer
Kostal
11.2015 - 12.2018
SMT Process Engineer & Production Leader
Electromag
08.2014 - 11.2015
Manufacturing Engineer Sr.
ADEMCO
03.2006 - 08.2013
MBA - Business Administration
Universidad Autónoma De Ciudad Juárez
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Universidad Autónoma De Ciudad Juárez
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