Edgar Fernandez_

Product Engineer

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Hebbronville, Texas, United States

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About me
Continuous Improvement/Lean Manager & Certified Scrum Master® (ISCSM) AI for Business: Transforming Strategy & Operations. Diploma in Econometrics consulting, analysis, visualization and processing of quantitative.
Education
- UMAN, Universidad Mexico Americana del Norte
  2012 - 2013
  Master of Business Administration (MBA) Financial Mathematics Master
- BICSI
  2011 - 2012
  RTPM PM125: Telecommunications Project Management Program
- Linear Programming and Maximization of Contribution Margin
  2009 - 2010
  Diploma Maximization of Contribution Margin
- Certified: Cost/Price Minimization: Value Analysis/Value Engineering
  2009 - 2009
  Certificate Cost/Price Minimization: Value Analysis/Value Engineering
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
  2007 - 2008
  Black Belt Six Sigma
  Six Sigma Black Belt training teaches them how to oversee the Six Sigma projects allowing them to be directly responsible for these projects within their organization. Most often black belts will hold this position for a few years in a full time capacity and then will return to their regular job duties after that. They help coach, develop, lead and advise management and employees to achieve their goals. They are expected to take on projects with savings ball-parked at around $100,000 -… Show more Six Sigma Black Belt training teaches them how to oversee the Six Sigma projects allowing them to be directly responsible for these projects within their organization. Most often black belts will hold this position for a few years in a full time capacity and then will return to their regular job duties after that. They help coach, develop, lead and advise management and employees to achieve their goals. They are expected to take on projects with savings ball-parked at around $100,000 - $250,000. Show less
- Educational Institution
  1997 - 1999
  MSc Quality Management (BA)
- ITESM
  2010 - 2011
  PgMP Certified Program Manager
- Universidad México Americana del Norte
  2016 - 2016
  Diplomado Especializado en Alta Direccion Finance Diploma
- Kyoto University
  2017 -
  Stochastic Processes: Data Analysis and Computer Simulation Stochastic Models Diploma
- Universidad México Americana del Norte
  1994 - 1996
  B.A Industrial & System Engineering
- Tecnológico de Monterrey
  2005 - 2006
  Business School Management Diplomado en Alta Direccion ITESM
- Utah State University
  2013 - 2013
  Operacional Excellence Shingo Prize Business Administration and Management, General
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  2019 - 2020
  Bachelor's degree Smart manufacturing Expert
  Activities and Societies: Smart Manufacturing: Moving From Static to Dynamic Manufacturing Operations Smart Manufacturing: Moving From Static to Dynamic Manufacturing Operations
- DelftX: SPCEx
  2020 - 2020
  Sustainable Packaging in a Circular Economy Industrial and Product Design Diploma
  n this course, you will learn about the design of sustainable packaging systems. To do so we will explore the design and business strategies of the circular economy.Contrary to our current industrial model, which extracts, uses and ultimately disposes of resources, a circular economy is regenerative by design. This means that products and services are re-imagined from a systems perspective in order to minimize waste, maximize positive economic, environmental and social impacts, and keep… Show more n this course, you will learn about the design of sustainable packaging systems. To do so we will explore the design and business strategies of the circular economy.Contrary to our current industrial model, which extracts, uses and ultimately disposes of resources, a circular economy is regenerative by design. This means that products and services are re-imagined from a systems perspective in order to minimize waste, maximize positive economic, environmental and social impacts, and keep resources locked in a cycle of restoration.We advise you to first learn more about the basic principles of the Circular Economy in our MOOC Circular Economy. Show less
Experience
- Alcom Electronicos de Mexico
  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
  Product Engineer
  * Create Process Control Plans for new product..* Create Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) 7 Process Flow Diagram (PFD) for new product.* Create Process Approval Production Parts PPAP.* Perform statistical analysis of failure in the product.* Prepare PPAP for Chrysler & ISO/QS9000 audits.* Perform statistical analysis of process (Cpk, X-Bar. P-Cht, etc).* Validate equipment by GRR & Cpk study before release to production.* Training to members of production line about Control Charts, Quality & other terms.* Develop projects for improve the process (reduce cycle time, defects, ergonomic analysis, balance operations. Etc).* Analysis of failure in the product (autostereo Alpine). Show less
- Ametek Lamb Motores de Mexico S
  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
  Business Unit Manager
  A de C.V QS-9000 Coordinator (LAMB/PRESTOLITE)* QS-9000 Implementation* Develop Procedures and Work Instructions.* Coordinate the Internal Audits through all Plant.* Qs-9000 training.* PRESTOLITE & BOSCH QS9000NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ENGINEER (ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT)* Quality Assurance from the new product* Staff-Headquarter Meeting Results & Evaluation* Product Support (Quality Problems)* Special Projects.Quality * ENGINEERING AREA* Coordinate the transfer for new products; * Make statistical analysis* BOM* Specifications, prints, layout for new manufacturing lines* Quality Receiving Inspection* Supervising Quality Receiving Inspection.* Develop interface with the supplier about material non conformance (get RMA).* Supervising quality inspectors.* Process* Support to Production about quality problem & manufacturing.* Develop Process Control Plan & Failure Mode Effects Analysis.* Develop Quality Pictures.* Perform SPC & GRR.* Supervisor of Area building of motor World Line 3" Show less
- Ametek Prestolite Switch & Power Inc
  Jan 2000 - Jan 2005
  Quality Assurance Manager
  Provide direction to Quality & Manufacturing engineering Department.Leader for 3 Quality System certification with low cost and resources. ISO/TS 16949:2002 implemented and certified, goal achieved by March 22 2005 with 1 minor nonconformance.ISO14001-1996 implementation and certification process. Certification achieved by 2004 with 1 minor nonconformance. ISO9001-2000 achieved by December 2004 with 1 minor nonconformance.Management Representative for the ISO9001, ISO/TS 16949 & ISO14001 audits.Coordinate Management Reviews, and download SIM from COVISINT Ford portalResponsible to submit all documents into POWEWAY web for Chrysler.Lead 6 Sigma & Lean initiatives under Master Black Belt support.Implement Lean Six Sigma project at "plastic cases line" with savings around $30K.Coordinate "DMAIC" deployment to all QA employees. Show less
- Ametek
  Feb 2000 - Aug 2007
  Quality Assurance Manager
- Pentair Technical Products
  Aug 2007 - Feb 2013
  2007-2009. Pentair Technical ProductsManage multiple programs (projects to be implemented) from conception to start-up. Implement NPI (New Products Introductions) processes trough all floor.Implement NPI (New Products Introductions) processes trough all floor.Assure the support to New programs, and Production floor.Manage engineering projects using multi-discipline teams to get cost reductions in manufacturing areas, including design changes.Directly responsible for implementation and maintenance of Work Instructions, including operational procedures reporting on the engineering and improving product designs.Evaluate and develop improved techniques for the control of product manufacturing, quality and reliability.Plant Design Liaison - 2006-2007 Ametek Lamb MotoresManage multiple customer growth projects from conception to start-up. Coordinating sample submissions; assisting and overseeing lab test and documentation. Developing budgetary project cost and schedules/.Implement NPI (New Products Introductions) processes trough all floor.Move production lines; Reynosa, with savings around $120K, (including labor and packaging).Review all ECO (Engineering Change Orders), and update Oracle system, including BOM and Routings.Implement LEAN SIX SIGMA Methodology in all production lines.Factory Focused Manager (BUM) Automotive & Military - 2005-2006. Ametek Prestolite Switch & PowerLoad planning/sales commitment. Organize respective areas to plan manpower and material to ensure customer and financial expectation are met.Cost reduction focus. Manage cost reduction projects and place accountability on personnel to meet cost reduction commitments. Lead capital equipment projects to achieve cost reductions.Quality. Organize respective areas to support Prestolite externally certified quality system. Show less
  - OEM Program Manager
    Mar 2010 - Feb 2013
  - Project Manager
    Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
  - Cost Reduction Leader/VE Mgr
    Mar 2009 - Oct 2009
  - Engineering Manager
    Aug 2007 - Mar 2009
- Revcor
  Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
  Quality Assurance Manager
  Lead and assures consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing good manufacturing practices using Lean/6 Sigma tools and Statistical mindset.Lead the Continual Process Improvements initatives to improve the Customer Satisfaction.Support the RNN's Quality System.
- WoodCrafters
  Mar 2014 - Nov 2018
  Assure the Quality and Reliability of the products being delivered to our Customers.Maintain a consistent performance in the current processes.Translate the VoC into the specifications and needs.Deploy the concept of "reduce variability" thru the organization to minimize the wastes.Lead the process of analyzing data from different perspectives and summarizing it into useful information - information that can be used to increase the Quality.Deploy the 6Sigma methodology in the organization thru "Yellow" and "Green" Belt Training.Enhance and upgrade the Quality System to ISO9001:2015. Show less
  - Sr Quality Assurance Manager
    Mar 2014 - Nov 2018
  - Quality Assurance Manager
    Mar 2014 - Nov 2018
- Fisher Controls
  May 2019 - now
  Lean/Six Sigma & Industry 4.0 pratitioner for Oil & Gas Valves- tools applications to reduce operational complexity and improve productivity.Continuos and Operational Excellence & CI Manager/ Improvement and Business Turnaround.
  - Continuous Improvement/Lean Manager & Industry 4.0 Practitioner at Fisher Controls
    Apr 2019 - now
  - Continous Iimprovement/Lean Manager
    May 2019 - now
Licenses & Certifications
- Program Manager PgMP®
  AEGIS - PMI
- Registered Telecommunications Project Manager©
  BICSI
  Dec 2011
- Cost Price /Minimization Value Engineering Practitioner
  VE
  Nov 2009
- Black Belt Six Sigma
  Aveta Solutions
  Jun 2004
- Operations Research
  Udemy
  Nov 2020
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- Key Success Factors to Drive Operational Excellence
  Udemy
  May 2020
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- I4.0X: Industry 4.0: How to Revolutionize your Business
  The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  Dec 2019
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- Inudustry 4.0: How to Revolutionize your Business
  The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Strategy and Operations
  International Business Management Institute (IBMI)
  Mar 2020
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- Economics and International Business
  International Business Management Institute (IBMI)
  Mar 2020
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Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Edgar Fernandez_
  MBCI 2017 - President Award MasterBrand Cabinets Jun 2017 Operational Excellence -