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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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RODOLFO REYES TORRES

Gdansk

Summary

Resourceful Manufacturing Engineer with 22 years of experience. Trained in leadership and product design with extensive knowledge of production floor execution. Successful at cultivating relationships with vendors and clients.

Determined leader eager to leverage knowledge in engineering principles and concepts. Skilled in implementing manufacturing processes, developing production systems and analyzing product designs. Smart and dedicated to cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.

High-performing professional with extensive experience designing and improving manufacturing systems. Skilled in reviewing technical specifications, creating manufacturing instructions and developing tools. Strong analytical skills and committed to improving efficiency and effectiveness. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Aptiv
10.2019 - Current
  • Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
  • Selected manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations to develop and coordinate production.
  • Served as technical liaison between customer, manufacturing, quality assurance and vendor and supplier personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
  • Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve camera manufacturing methods.

Appearance Technology Manufacturing engineering leader

Delphi/Aptiv
07.2009 - 10.2019
  • Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
  • Performed technical assessment for proper preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
  • Developed planning criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies.
  • Coordinated sampling and analysis tasks to verify quality of finished products.
  • Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.

Automotive Appearance Technology Manager

Delphi
02.2008 - 06.2009
  • Supervision and direction for Appearance Technology within Asia.
  • Provided leadership and support for building a new plant for Plastics finishing in Suzhou.
  • Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
  • Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Recruited and trained process engineers for decoration processes.

Plastics Finishing Engineer & Tooling Group Leader

Delphi
02.2005 - 02.2008
  • Determined and develop the necessary surface finishes for products such as radios, HVAC and Nav systems.
  • Supervised structural design for injection using various computer-aided design solutions.
  • Participated in design reviews within team-based injection molding groups and plastic finishing groups.
  • Completed engineering calculations for business quoted to customers.
  • Cooperate quality assurance and quality control of team ensure proper product (plastic parts develop) with local suppliers.
  • Trained new design staff members on company specification and best practices for efficient production procedures and proper machine selection.

Plastics Finishing Engineer

Delphi
07.2004 - 02.2005
  • Work together with product designers to develop surface finishes and functional appearance specified by automotive OEMs.
  • Drafted finishing plans to achieve specified target at the designated manufacturing location..
  • Participated in design reviews within project team.
  • Completed engineering cost estimation for paint, plastic and process needed to achieve target surface finished.

Plastics Finishing Engineer

Delphi Europe
12.2002 - 07.2004
  • Work together with designers of radios and HVAC to achieve the specified surface finished for OEMs such as BMW, VW, Porsche, etc.,
  • Drafted finishing plans according to the intended manufacturing site (internal or external) to ensure quality and cost targets.
  • Participated in design reviews within project team.
  • Completed engineering estimates and technical feasibility assessment for business being quoted.

Plastics Finishing Engineer

Delphi Worldwide
04.2001 - 11.2002
  • Designed structures for construction using various building mediums.
  • Drafted structural plans using various computer-aided design solutions.
  • Participated in design reviews within team-based structural planning committees.
  • Completed accurate engineering calculations for weights, loads and other metrics using both manual and digital methods.
  • Assisted drafters in developing structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
  • Inspected and evaluated existing buildings for structural deficiencies and code violations.
  • Drafted and reviewed construction schedules, environmental impact studies and project designs.
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.

Process Engineer

Delphi Electronics & Safety
09.1999 - 04.2001
  • Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
  • Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
  • Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
  • Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet customer, company and safety requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with technologists to address operating issues and support rapid recovery.

Project Assistant

SK Engineering & Construction, TCM
01.1999 - 09.1999
  • Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project completion.
  • Handled administrative duties, filing, and errands.
  • Provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts and presentations
  • Performed work according to project schedules and established quality standards.

English Teacher

Escuela Secundaria, JF Kennedy
11.1998 - 12.1998

Spanish/ Math teacher

Indian Mountain School
01.1997 - 01.1998

Lab Assistant

SOSU
01.1996 - 01.1997

Science Teacher, Volunteer

American English School, Institute Of Total Encouragement
01.1995 - 01.1996

Education

B.S - CHEMISTRY

SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
BETHANY, OK
1995

Skills

  • Production Goals
  • Staff Supervision
  • Process Improvement Initiatives
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Continuous Improvement Projects
  • Production Monitoring
  • Technical Support
  • Quality Procedures
  • Performance Goals
  • New Product Development
  • Best Practices Management
  • Cost Control
  • Technical Guidance
  • Key Performance Indicator Tracking
  • Manufacturer Specifications
  • Risk Assessment
  • Engineering Documentation
  • Corrective Action Activities
  • Operational Efficiency
  • 5S Principles
  • Producing Samples
  • AutoCAD
  • Improve Processes
  • Six Sigma Black Belt Certified

Accomplishments


  • Interaction with team and supplier at international level
  • Adaptation to environmental protection requirements
  • Development and optimization of new technologies for decorative production
  • Relevant knowledge in plastic materials and their validation norms Use and maintenance of industrial and automatic machines of plastic manufacturing (injection molding, painting laser, plasma vapor deposition)
  • Six Sigma Black Belt certification
  • Management and improvement of projects, time and cost reduction Technical supervision of personnel in several roles including Initiating and staffing of molding and decorative process in Delphi companies around the world.
  • Leading of MTT activities for finishing in Europe Responsibility area: from production to the customer Analyzation of customer’s requirements

Certification


Certification on IATF16949:2016 Lead Auditor for Automotive Quality Management Systems. Training - June'23

Industrial safety Analysis and solution-trained

UV-Curing Technology and Technique-trained

IR-Curing-trained

Reactive Sputtering PVD-Fundamentals and process programming-trained

Cybersecurity-trained

Languages

Spanish
Native language
Italian
Intermediate
B1
English
Proficient
C2
German
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Aptiv
10.2019 - Current

Appearance Technology Manufacturing engineering leader

Delphi/Aptiv
07.2009 - 10.2019

Automotive Appearance Technology Manager

Delphi
02.2008 - 06.2009

Plastics Finishing Engineer & Tooling Group Leader

Delphi
02.2005 - 02.2008

Plastics Finishing Engineer

Delphi
07.2004 - 02.2005

Plastics Finishing Engineer

Delphi Europe
12.2002 - 07.2004

Plastics Finishing Engineer

Delphi Worldwide
04.2001 - 11.2002

Process Engineer

Delphi Electronics & Safety
09.1999 - 04.2001

Project Assistant

SK Engineering & Construction, TCM
01.1999 - 09.1999

English Teacher

Escuela Secundaria, JF Kennedy
11.1998 - 12.1998

Spanish/ Math teacher

Indian Mountain School
01.1997 - 01.1998

Lab Assistant

SOSU
01.1996 - 01.1997

Science Teacher, Volunteer

American English School, Institute Of Total Encouragement
01.1995 - 01.1996

B.S - CHEMISTRY

SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

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