Marc Macias

Industrial Engineering graduate student pursuing a Systems/Lean Manufacturing Engineer role, bringing hands-on cross-functional team leadership experience in process improvement, manufacturing optimization, and quality engineering principles. Skilled in industrial engineering methods including Value Stream Mapping, discrete-event simulation (Arena), data analysis, and continuous improvement practices, with a proven ability to lead teams from concept through testing and delivery. Seeking to apply industrial engineering and Lean methodologies to drive waste reduction, throughput gains, cost reduction, and measurable quality outcomes through continuous improvement.

Undergraduate Researcher / Lead Design Engineer/ Project Manager at WERC Lunar Logistics Container Research (2025-08 – 2026-05)

• Researched environmental conditions, pressure systems, materials, thermal control, radiation protection, and mission constraints to inform engineering requirements for a lunar logistics container.
• Translated research findings into engineering requirements and design decisions that contributed to the team's Overall Winner award at the 2026 WERC Environmental Design Contest.

Independent Researcher at Atmospheric Clean Energy & Carbon Removal Research (2024-01 – 2024-12)

• Evaluated the effectiveness and environmental impact of large-scale atmospheric-cleaning and carbon-removal technologies.
• Researched emerging industrial carbon-removal approaches and their potential for future implementation, focusing on engineering feasibility, environmental benefits, and limitations.

Sales Representative / Installer at Mesilla Valley Satellites (2020-01 – 2024-12)

• Installed, troubleshot, and serviced satellite and telecommunications equipment, diagnosing technical issues and delivering onsite solutions. Resolved technical issues and improved customer satisfaction by installing, troubleshooting, and servicing satellite and telecommunications equipment using advanced diagnostic skills.
• Managed installation planning, equipment handling, and customer coordination while identifying equipment upgrades and additional service opportunities.

Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering – New Mexico State University (2027-05)

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering – New Mexico State University (2026-05)

Minor in Lean Manufacturing and Analytics – New Mexico State University (2026-05)

Minor in Systems Engineering – New Mexico State University (2026-12)

Minor in Supply Chain/Operations Research Analytics – New Mexico State University (2026-12)

Associate of Science – Dona Ana Community College (2020-12 – 2023-05)

Associate of General Engineering – Dona Ana Community College (2020-12 – 2023-05)