Socrates Cedeño

Experience

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  Gillette

  Aug 2004 - Sept 2005

  Packaging Engineer (Internship)

  Managed 3 Drafting Technicians in developing global packaging specifications for new and existing products. Designed, and Implemented eco-friendly, customer packages for global divisions Fusion Power Collaborated with dye manufactures in the development of effective plastic injection moldings Operated the Konsberg CNC cutting table to create packaging prototype

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  Motorola Mobile Devices

  Oct 2005 - Apr 2006

  Process Engineer (Consultant)

  Successfully launched new Motorola encrypted portable radio within allocated schedule, cost, resources, which yielded company earnings of $10 million. Performed process mapping and conducted design evaluation to issue process changes. Developed test plans to validate product characteristics throughout the manufacturing process. Participated in manufacturing improvement projects utilizing six sigma methodologies. Worked with supply chain management to identifying potential supplier’s quality integrity. Addressed supplier quality issues by conductive root cause analyses. Show less

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  G.A. Braun, Inc.

  May 2006 - Apr 2009

  Project Engineer

  Managed the development, and implementation of multiple product lines. Successfully launched the Alpha 1800 product which yielded company earnings of $1.5 million. Integrated Thermal Fluid system to an existing product to increase energy efficiency by 30%. Implemented quality control initiatives with key suppliers to reduce incoming inspection. Achieved annual savings of a quarter million by Leading Kaizen improvement team. Redesigned piping layout, sheet metal cabinets, and structural frames using Cosmo (FEA). Prioritized Manufacturing schedule, assembly, purchasing, and directed field operation. Conducted internal and external supplier audits to maintain ISO 9001 certification. Show less

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  ITW

  Nov 2009 - Aug 2012

  Quality Assurance

  Developed and implemented Nonconforming procedures in accordance to ISO 9001 standard. Monitored process performance through the use of statistical process control (SPC) techniques. Lead quality efforts in cost saving initiative resulting in approximate savings of $100,000. Successfully transferred The Gasket Shellac line which yielded company savings of approximately $1 million. This was accomplished by acquiring manufacturing equipment in-house and improving production efficiency. Conducted root cause investigation regarding deficiencies found in manufacturing diminishing scrap rates, improving efficiency. Developed and implemented control plans ensuring that quality inspections were conducted at critical parts of the production work flow. Managed and maintained calibration schedules and reports on testing equipment. Show less

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  B/E Aerospace

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2014

  Quality Engineer

  Managed the development of projects from concept through production implementation assuring adherence to FAA regulations and AS 9100 quality standards. Worked with cross functional team on design verification to ensure that design outputs met the technical requirements as translated by customer needs. Performed Validation activities ensuring that design met customer requirements. Implemented final product design into production for commercial release. Conducted root cause investigations, implemented corrective actions, and evaluated effectiveness in response to nonconformance. Participated in a cross-function team to develop a PFMEA for aircraft seating products. Designated Supplier Quality Representative (DSQR) for Boeing, managed the handling of nonconforming products, implemented corrective actions, and partook in third party audits. Show less

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  Stryker

  Jan 2014 - now

  -Supplier Quality Lead for Stryker Global Strategic Suppliers-Develop strong positive collaboration relationships with Suppliers and Sourcing partners-Develop Supplier Quality Improvement plan based on adverse trend-Project Manager for Value Improvement Project for scrap reduction, cost avoidance or saving -Managed the Stryker Mako Supplier Quality integration project-Managed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Audit-Managed Non-conformance Product Reports (NPRs) system-Coordinated Design for Manufacturability (DFM) meeting for New product development projects

  • Manager, Global Supplier Quality Assurance

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Associate Manager, Global Supplier Quality

    Jun 2020 - Oct 2021

  • Staff Supplier Quality Engineer

    Sept 2017 - Jun 2020

  • Supplier Quality Engineer

    Jan 2014 - Sept 2017