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Ivelisse Burgos Ortiz

Aibonito,PR

Summary

Professional Manufacturing Engineer with 10+ years of experience in manufacturing processes, project management, six sigma lean manufacturing and process improvement. Have the ability to support high demand, fast paced industry needs as well as the process experience to manage and maintain a slow paced, detail and process oriented establishment. Skilled in analyzing technical designs and the effective management of engineering professionals, with general knowledge of government compliance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Engineering Specialist

01.2019 - Current
  • Product transfer implementation with a total of two (2) manufacturing lines
  • Manage new product DMR documentation (BOMs, routings, manufacturing procedures, product drawings, tooling drawings, raw material specifications, etc.)
  • Implement new process technologies, optimizations, and process improvements
  • Contribute to standards and tools
  • Lead cell operating system implementation to reduce lead time, eliminate waste, reduce defects, and optimize space
  • Manage Gemba and Kaizen events
  • Review and approve of process maps, standard work and TAKT times
  • Support First Time Quality (FTQ) remediation in cell
  • Responsible for new product BOM structures, assembly processes, process flow and/or material configuration in MES system
  • Collaborate with product design and/or development team to ensure that processes and designs are corresponding
  • Lead manufacturing line re-layouts as part of space strategy initiative
  • Provides technical and sustaining engineering support in manufacturing area.

Engineering Specialist

05.2015 - 12.2018
  • Primary site contact for sourcing PMO and CIP/CR projects
  • Engaged in 20+ projects:
  • Automation Project: performed risk mitigation, resulting in raw material and waste savings of $450k in three months
  • Computer validation equipment qualification, as part of a business continuity plan
  • Participated in execution of corrective actions: manufacturing processes, clean rooms, system and documentation
  • Lean Manufacturing: improvement of new equipment design, adapting production lines, resulting in space savings of 25%.

Associate Engineering Specialist

Medtronic
06.2014 - 05.2015
  • Provides technical and engineering support in manufacturing areas
  • Provide support on equipment maintenance and/or operational issues, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Executed cost improvement projects for five business units, coordinated with suppliers, monitored procedures to ensure compliance with specifications, executed tests, changes to parts design, and organized meetings
  • Researched equipment and systems to evaluate supplier proposals; participated in negotiations and discussed estimates.

Production Engineer (Contractor)

Medtronic
05.2013 - 06.2014
  • Managed process improvement projects for several medical device product lines; supported five business units
  • Performed product validations and processes, managed MES system, and directed investigation of defective products and its risks
  • Supported product disposing
  • Led implementation of new label designs for leads, ensuring regulation compliance and accurate configuration; avoided duplicates resulting in cost reduction
  • Characterize and validate processes
  • Interface with equipment vendors to communicate requirements, issues and improvements, as needed
  • Improved and maintained process yields through defect identification, root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement activities
  • Collaborated in projects, with savings of $500K to improve manufacturing methods/systems and process/ product improvements to optimize product performance and reduce manufacturing costs.

Engineering Intern / Capstone Project

NAVSEA Indian Head Division
03.2011 - 07.2011
  • Developed a computer simulation in the heat transfer area and determined safety limits for a specific energetic system
  • Evaluated performance and reliability of an impulse cartridge and determined feasibility service life limits
  • Worked during two phases: simulation from Puerto Rico and project execution in Maryland.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree of Sciences - Chemical Engineering

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico

Master of Business Administration - Management

Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez: Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Campus Virtual
San Juan, PR

Skills

  • Proficient in computer applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Minitab Statistical Software, SAP, FACTORYworks
  • Product Transfer and/or Development
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Design Optimization

Certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

Design for Reliability Manufacturability (DRM) Green Belt Certification.

32-Hour Course Green Belt Certification 24 hours in Project Management Courses, PMI

Timeline

Senior Engineering Specialist

01.2019 - Current

Engineering Specialist

05.2015 - 12.2018

Associate Engineering Specialist

Medtronic
06.2014 - 05.2015

Production Engineer (Contractor)

Medtronic
05.2013 - 06.2014

Engineering Intern / Capstone Project

NAVSEA Indian Head Division
03.2011 - 07.2011

Bachelor’s Degree of Sciences - Chemical Engineering

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

Master of Business Administration - Management

Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez: Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Campus Virtual
Ivelisse Burgos Ortiz