JOSE MONTES
Hendersonville
Summary
Manufacturing leader specializing in final assembly operations for power management systems. Skilled in troubleshooting, workflow coordination, and implementing best practices that drive quality improvements and support team development in a high-demand environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Final Assembly/Panel Team Lead
Eaton
Arden
09.2021 - Current
- Lead final assembly operations for power management systems supporting major data center clients.
- Coordinated workflow, assigned tasks, and supported team to meet production and quality targets.
- Troubleshoot build issues and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Collaborated with engineering, quality, and supply chain to resolve issues and minimize delays.
- Trained new employees and reinforced best practices to enhance consistency and decrease rework.
- A leading power management company supporting production, inspection, and final assembly of power management systems for large-scale data centers and industrial customers. Website: https://www.eaton.com
Lead Inspector
Eaton
Asheville
01.2017 - 09.2021
- Executed detailed inspections on electrical components and assemblies to ensure quality and compliance.
- Identified defects and documented findings, collaborating with production teams to implement corrective actions.
- Facilitated continuous improvement by tracking trends and recommending process enhancements.
- Maintained inspection tools, documentation, and audit-ready compliance records.
- A leading power management company supporting production, inspection, and final assembly of power management systems for large-scale data centers and industrial customers. Website: https://www.eaton.com
Production & Assembly Roles
Eaton
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Coordinated production and assembly operations across facility, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to quality standards.
- Developed foundational knowledge of electrical assemblies and quality standards, enhancing ability to contribute to workflow processes.
- Acknowledged for reliability and teamwork in collaborative projects, fostering a positive work environment.
- A leading power management company supporting production, inspection, and final assembly of power management systems for large-scale data centers and industrial customers. Website: https://www.eaton.com
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)
08-2026
Business Administration Coursework -
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NCSkills
- Production leadership
- Production Scheduling
- Quality assurance
- Root Cause Analysis
- Safety and Compliance
- Workflow Coordination
- Team training
References
- Hunter Toothman, 8282750283
- Jordan Swann, 8287080793
Certification
- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Certification
Accomplishments
- President's List and Honor Roll (SNHU)
- Phi Theta Kappa (BRCC)
Timeline
Final Assembly/Panel Team Lead
Eaton
09.2021 - Current
Lead Inspector
Eaton
01.2017 - 09.2021
Production & Assembly Roles
Eaton
01.2006 - 01.2017
B.S. - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)
Business Administration Coursework -
Blue Ridge Community College