Juan Vargas

Mechatronics Engineer with 20+ years of manufacturing and industrial operations experience and 10+ years in leadership. Combines hands-on expertise in CNC/conventional machining, industrial maintenance, tooling, EDM, plastics processing, and precision manufacturing with large-scale production leadership. Proven experience improving safety, quality, material flow, productivity, and operational performance in both U.S. and Colombian manufacturing environments.

Production Supervisor at Perko Inc. (2025-03 – Present)

• Lead 30 employees across Punch Press, CNC Lathe, CNC Mill, Tool Crib, Conventional Lathe & Mill, and Material Cutting.
• Plan and schedule production while balancing manpower, equipment capacity, materials, quality requirements, and operational priorities.
• Develop and monitor productivity KPIs and drive improvements in cycle time, material utilization, safety, and manufacturing performance.
• Resolve day-to-day production and equipment issues while coordinating priorities across multiple machining and fabrication departments.

Production Coordinator - Cutting & Machining at ESWindows / Tecnoglass Group (2021-01 – 2024-12)

• Coordinated 300+ employees supporting six lines for doors, single-hung windows, panels, curved products, fixed units, and casement windows.
• Managed production scheduling, inventory, and material supply to keep downstream assembly operations continuously supplied.
• Coordinated 18 advanced CNC machines operating 24 hours/day, plus cutting equipment and hydraulic presses, supporting ~1,800 units/day.
• Partnered with Maintenance and Quality; implemented process changes, reduced production time, and optimized machine layout and material flow.

Plant Manager at Industrias Mecanitec (2000-01 – 2021-12)

Progressed from entry-level responsibilities and hands-on machine operation to full plant leadership in a family-owned industrial manufacturing company.

• Directed production, industrial maintenance, machining, tooling, quality, customer support, delivery commitments, and new-business visits.
• Built deep hands-on proficiency across conventional/CNC machinery, Wire EDM, Sinker EDM, plastic injection, extrusion, and blow molding.
• Designed and manufactured molds, dies, punches, matrices, tooling, and precision components for plastic and metal applications.
• Used AutoCAD and Mastercam for CAD/CAM design, programming, machining preparation, and manufacturing support.
• Applied material-selection and tool-steel knowledge to tolerances, machining methods, component performance, and heat-treatment decisions.
• Supported customer visits, technical troubleshooting, manufacturing solutions, and development of new business opportunities.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering – Universidad ECCI (2021-12)

Postgraduate Studies in Maintenance Management – Universidad ECCI