Manufacturing Engineer I

• Contributed to the manufacturing and process improvement of high-reliability electromechanical components for the medical and aerospace industries. Supported production and engineering operations by combining strong electronics knowledge with hands-on hardware debugging and testing in regulated environments.
• Implemented data-driven dashboards using Excel and Power BI to monitor weekly production performance by part number, customer, and manufacturing line.
• Led Installation Qualification (IQ) of the first automated production machine in the line, overseeing validation of hardware/software configuration, ESD protection, operator safety, and performance.
• Oversaw the application and quality control of Scotchcast 260 and 260CG epoxy resins, used for electrical insulation in stators and motors with aerospace-grade requirements, ensuring proper curing profiles and void-free encapsulation.
• Optimized the use of Magna-Tac E645 industrial adhesive in motor stack and rotor fabrication lines, improving mechanical bonding integrity and reducing process variability through controlled application and thermal profiling.
• Participated in root-cause analysis and implemented process improvements in lamination stacking, impregnation, and curing to ensure compliance with Class H thermal endurance.
• Generated an estimated cost savings of $33,400 USD through quality improvements, process redesign, and reduced rework across multiple projects.
• Led and coordinated a team of over 30 production operators to ensure on-time delivery, quality compliance, and alignment with corporate production goals.

• Establishing a groundbreaking initiative: Created FidÉspacial as the first student-led aerospace organization at Universidad Fidélitas, expanding participation and opportunities for private university students in the Costa Rican aerospace community.
• Strategic event planning: Organized impactful teambuilding activities, international collaborations, and educational workshops that fostered teamwork and inspired innovation among members.
• Enhancing national representation: Led the group’s participation in prominent aerospace events, positioning FidÉspacial as a recognized entity within the national and international aerospace ecosystem.
• Promoting inclusivity and growth: Designed outreach strategies to attract members from diverse academic disciplines, bridging gaps between private universities and the broader aerospace industry.

Planned, organized, and prioritized validation projects and tasks. Ensured compliance with project timelines and allocated resources to facilitate timely completion of validation activities. Collaborated and oversaw execution of test cases to identify defects, anomalies, and issues. Provided training and support to team members to enhance testing skills, knowledge of tools, and understanding of testing methodologies.

• Enhanced efficiency and pace by supervising team activities and workflow during high-demand periods and implementing necessary adjustments.
• Introduced and integrated new work procedures and policies to improve overall efficiency and development by coordinating with management team.