Pedro López Irizarry

11^th Street AJ-40 Urb. Valencia, Bayamón, P .R. 00959

Tel. 785-0875

Professional Objective

Looking for a position as a Mechanical Engineer in a production or related field.

Summary of Qualifications

Licensed mechanical engineer with a tool and die maker background. Experience in industrial Quality and Manufacturing processes such as ISO 9002, Six Sigma, KANBAN, UL Audits, Preventive Maintenance, Thermoset Injection and Compression Molding, Fabrication, Assembly Lines, and others. Recognized as a strong team player who is highly motivated towards continuous improvement and expansion of personal responsibilities. Possess effective leadership skills on the production line and fabrication, and solid analytical ability. Fully bilingual, Spanish and English. Computer literate in programs such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Process Automation Systems, and others.

Work Experience

General Electric Humacao, Humacao, PR 1998 -2001

Process Manufacturing Engineer

· Responsible for providing technical support to the manufacturing processes to insure product quality and cost efficiency.

Caribe GE Vega Alta Controls, Vega Alta, PR 1997-1998

Quality Technician

· Responsible for conducting quality inspections and measurements programs to assure compliance with specifications. Assist in the resolution of quality issues.

Achievements

· Implementation of the TEY Breaker modification consisting of a 20% reduction in the contact area (made of silver) that resulted in $107K annual savings.

· Implementation of the Trip Unit Standardization Project, which resulted in: $60K annual savings, increase flexibility/response time of the welding area, and the elimination of various fabrication dies.

· Provide technical support to the welding efficiency project; represented the team in the Island Green Belt competition of all GE sites.

· Improved the calibration efficiency of the TED Breakers from 72 to 90%.

· Commenced a process of analyzing inspection and historical data with a view to reducing physical incoming inspection. This analysis led to the reduction of the incoming inspection process by 70% through the development and implementation of a new sampling plan and qualifying vendors and suppliers.

Education

Master Degree in Business Administration (In-Process)

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

Associate Degree in Production/Machinist Engineering & Technology

University of Puerto Rico in Bayamón (CUTB)

Other

· Member of “Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de PR”, License Number EIT 17051