Gerardo Valdez

"Mechanical Engineer with 6 years of expertise in project planning and execution across pharmaceutical, design, and automotive industries, successfully reducing production downtime by 15% through lean manufacturing techniques."

Leoni wiring systems | November/2021 – present.

• Led the development and implementation of new production equipment and processes, ensuring seamless integration into manufacturing operations. Provided technical training and support to production teams, resulting in a 15% improvement in production efficiency.
• Standardized production engineering activities, including change management, equipment planning, and master data creation, reducing process variability by 20%. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with production goals.
• Optimized material flows and assembly line setups, improving throughput by 12% and reducing material handling costs by 8%.
• Developed and maintained manufacturing master data, including MRP, production drawings, BOMs, and MES data, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Created and updated work instructions, visual aids, and machine/operator documentation, reducing errors in production processes by 25%.
• Managed the evaluation and implementation of new products and technical changes, adhering to Change Management processes (CP 2.2.2), and ensuring on-time delivery with zero defects.
• Validated and released production equipment, including tooling, lay-up boards, and workstation layouts, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Reduced equipment downtime by 15% through proactive validation processes.

Instituto Politécnico Nacional  | Ingeniería mecánica 2017 | ESIME Unidad Azcapotzalco, CDMX.