Emerlyn Tavarez
Clayton
Summary
Dynamic Manufacturing Engineer with a proven track record at Frontgrade Technologies and Vicor, skilled in Lean manufacturing and cross-functional teamwork. Enhanced production efficiency through strategic process improvements and rigorous quality control. Proficient in SolidWorks and adept at root cause analysis, driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operations and elevate product quality.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Techinical Support Technician
Vicor
Andover
09.2024 - Current
- Installed and performed minor repairs to hardware, software or peripheral equipment.
- Trained new support representatives on troubleshooting techniques and company support protocols.
- Oversaw daily performance of computer systems.
- Followed standard operating procedures for garment assembly.
- Assisted with troubleshooting problems during the assembly process.
- Read assembly blueprints and diagrams to determine the specific parts needed for assembly.
- Adjusted machine settings as necessary during assembly process.
- Positioned or aligned components for assembly.
- Monitored quality control of products during assembly process.
Manufacturing Engineer
Frontgrade Technologies
Exeter
03.2012 - 05.2024
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing lean methodologies.
- Reduced production downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely equipment repairs.
- Increased capacity utilization by identifying bottlenecks within the production process and implementing targeted improvements.
- Selected manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations to develop and coordinate production.
- Enhanced product quality by designing and executing rigorous testing protocols for all manufactured items.
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
- Optimized assembly line layouts to maximize productivity and improve overall workflow efficiency.
Engineering Technician
Cobham
Methuen/Exeter
02.2010 - 03.2012
- Implement Lean manufacturing methods throughout Cobham facility
- Trouble shooting production issues involving Rotary joints, Machining, Pedestal department Cable manufacturing, integrated assembly, waveguide and flexible waveguide
- Creating and updating procedures to support production
- Working directly with vendors to produce functioning parts used in rotary joints
- Designing fixturing for environmental testing and run-in used in assembly machining fixtures
- Disposition DMR's with corrective action plans and creating rework drawings along with processes to be performed to achieve an acceptable part
- Supporting Engineering/Documentation with Raw material identification
- Creating redline drawings when necessary to support Manufacturing on the production floor with minimal downtime
- Participating in kick off meetings for new designs and supplying design engineering with feedback on new design issues
- Completing manufacturing reviews and supplying feedback to design engineering
- Drawing and ECO reviews and approvals
- Supporting RJ overhauls and repair departments with any design and manufacturing issues that may arise on the production floor in a timely manner.
Machinist
Cobham
Methuen
02.2007 - 01.2010
- Functioned as an individual machining cell
- All work was prioritized per company schedules along with programming, set up, inspection
- Completed Southwestern Industries Prototrak Training program on operating Lathe machining centers and milling stations
- Developed manufacturing processes for castings and dip braze assemblies
- Designed and manufactured tooling and fixturing
- Trained in proper operation and programming CMM inspection equipment
- Supervised and trained new personnel on how to properly operate and program machinery to company standards.
Machinist Apprentice
Kevlin Corporation
Methuen
02.2005 - 01.2007
- Develop and tune machining skill set to be applied to the corresponding RF product line
- Operated CNC machining centers as well as manual lathe and millers.
Education
Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, Massachusetts01.2017
Certificate - Manufacturing Technology
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, Massachusetts01.2015
Certificate - Computer Assisted Manufacturing
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, Massachusetts01.2013
High School Diploma -
Greater Lawrence Technical High School
North Andover, Massachusetts01.2006
Machine Technology Certification -
Greater Lawrence Technical High School
North Andover, Massachusetts01.2006
Drafting/Computer Aided Manufacturing and programming certification -
Greater Lawrence Technical High School
North Andover, Massachusetts01.2006
Skills
- SolidWorks and Pro Engineer
- Machining and manufacturing processes
- AutoCAD and Inventor
- Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Failure modes and effects analysis
- 3D printing and additive manufacturing
- Technical support and quality control
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Facility layout optimization
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Root cause analysis strategies
- Bill of materials (BOM)
- Continuous improvement initiatives
Accomplishments
- Eleven years' experience in machine tool technology.
- Silver Medal in Automated Manufacturing and machining in SkillsUSA regional 2005.
- Bronze Medal in Automated Manufacturing and machining in SkillsUSA District 2005.
- Researched, developed and implemented various manufacturing methods for BAMS, Atnavics and Telephonics product lines.
- Created manufacturing process specifications and work instructions for Rotary joint products.
Languages
Spanish, Native or Bilingual
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Techinical Support Technician
Vicor
09.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Frontgrade Technologies
03.2012 - 05.2024
Engineering Technician
Cobham
02.2010 - 03.2012
Machinist
Cobham
02.2007 - 01.2010
Machinist Apprentice
Kevlin Corporation
02.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Certificate - Manufacturing Technology
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Certificate - Computer Assisted Manufacturing
University of Massachusetts Lowell
High School Diploma -
Greater Lawrence Technical High School
Machine Technology Certification -
Greater Lawrence Technical High School
Drafting/Computer Aided Manufacturing and programming certification -
Greater Lawrence Technical High School
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