SHAD ESPERON
Catano
Summary
Project engineering professional with over four years of experience in process optimization and equipment design, expert in enhancing manufacturing efficiency and product quality. Key achievements include leading CAPEX and OPEX cost analysis, influencing over $5 million in investment decisions, and optimizing manufacturing process flow, enhancing efficiency by more than 50%. Seeking a Project Engineering Manager position at Stryker, where my project management and equipment design skills can support your mission of driving excellence and innovation in manufacturing processes. Versatile Project Engineer offers quality assurance, root cause analysis, and project management expertise, coupled with outstanding multitasking and communication abilities. Polished in observing and monitoring project milestones, and interacting with clients to interpret needs. Sound knowledge of design and visualization software.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Edwards Lifesciences
Anasco
12.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented project plans, Gantt charts, managing medical equipment design improvements, and validations.
- Ensured manufacturing process compliance for over 10 critical medical devices, aligning with strict specifications.
- Increased manufacturing equipment reliability through the strategic design of job plans for preventive maintenance schedules.
- Evaluated $5 million investments through detailed CAPEX and OPEX cost assessments to guide decision-making.
- Collaborated with over 10 external suppliers, designing machinery and fixtures for manufacturing improvements.
- Designed over five medical device manufacturing layouts, optimizing production flow for new process manufacturing lines.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
- Managed and monitored the tool and die makers' tasks to machine over 20 fixtures and critical machine parts, enhancing the manufacturing process.
Mechanical Engineer (Drafter)
Mfg. Engineering Team
Anasco
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Increased risk control measures by more than 15% by designing and validating mistake-proofing engineering designs for complex medical device systems.
- Designed ergonomic systems to optimize the plant's EHS standards, impacting over 15 employees.
- Reduced equipment costs by 20% by conducting a thorough cost analysis of systems and equipment for medical device manufacturing.
- Designed fixtures, tooling and experimental apparatus to assist with testing and manufacturing operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University Of Puerto Rico
Mayaguez, PR12.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Project
- SolidWorks
- PTC Creo
- Siemens NX
- Maximo
- Excel
- Minitab
- Windchill PLM
- Ansys FEA
- Medical equipment
- Process Validation
- Process improvement
Websites
Accomplishments
- Optimized Manufacturing Process: Improved production efficiency by more than 15% through equipment design optimization.
- Fixture Design And Validation: Designed and validated 10 fixtures and machines, improving yield and quality control by more than 20%.
- Time Studies Efficiency: Enhanced manufacturing line efficiency by reducing operator count by at least 33%.
- Equipment Validation Mastery: Managed 5 equipment validations, enhancing process capability & reliability.
- CAPEX/OPEX Project Leadership: Led CAPEX and OPEX cost analysis, influencing $5M in capital investment decisions.
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Proficient
Timeline
Project Engineer
Edwards Lifesciences
12.2021 - Current
Mechanical Engineer (Drafter)
Mfg. Engineering Team
03.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University Of Puerto Rico