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Education
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Carlos RODRIGUEZ

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Results-driven Mechanical Engineer with a rich 12-year track record in the manufacturing industry. Adept at leading end-to-end project management, from conceptualization to implementation, with a focus on on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with EHS standards. Proven expertise in mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and meticulous attention to material selection, ensuring products meet technical specifications and exhibit optimal strength.

Experienced in coordinating industrial services, from machinery assembly and piping to HVAC systems and water treatment. Skilled in leading diverse teams, driving collaboration, and achieving ambitious goals. Proficient in utilizing cutting-edge software tools, including SAP, AutoCAD, Inventor, and Solidworks.

A dynamic problem solver with a practical approach to mechanical design, demonstrating a consistent commitment to customized, customer-centric solutions. Fluent in English and Spanish, with a functional understanding of French. Ready to leverage I have an extensive experience and technical acumen to contribute effectively to challenging engineering projects.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Projects and Services Coordinator

Colombina S.A
10.2014 - 06.2019
  • Years and 8 months)
  • Multinational company dedicated to the manufacture and marketing of different types of food (sweets, sauces, cookies, ice cream)
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Planning, execution and control of industrial projects
  • Lead specification, procurement, design, construction, installation, commissioning, qualification and delivery of HVAC equipment
  • Execution of project budget
  • Coordination of industrial services personnel, Coordination of maintenance of boilers, compressors, water treatment plants, air conditioning, old water plants
  • Compliance with indicators
  • Coordination of structural assemblies, Coordination of assembly of steam pipes, cold water, hot water and compressed air, Interpretation of plans and audit work
  • I make decisions.
  • Managed and coordinated service teams to achieve successful completion of service projects.

Purchasing Executive

Integrando CNC LTDA
01.2014 - 09.2014
  • Manufacturing Company of parts parts (auto parts) and accessories (luxuries) for motor vehicles
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Controlled and monitored purchases and shipments of raw materials, with special attention to material selection according to technical specifications.
  • Responsible for technical purchases, customer service, and relations with clients and suppliers.
  • Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
  • Collaborated with quality control department to rectify customer complaints or quality issues with inventory.

Supervisor of Conversion

Papeles Nacionales S.A
05.2013 - 12.2013
  • Multinational company that is dedicated to the manufacture, conversion and marketing of personal care products
  • Presence in the markets of Central America, Caribbean, Ecuador, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Colombia
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Schedule and distribute the personnel required for each production line, guaranteeing higher quality, safety and efficiency in the production process, according to the production plan
  • Guarantee the daily and monthly production of the conversion zone
  • Ensure compliance with industrial safety standards
  • Ensure production with as little waste as possible to reduce reprocessing costs

Quality Manager

Integrando CNC LTDA
12.2011 - 03.2013
  • Year and 3 months)
  • Manufacturing Company of parts parts (auto parts) and accessories (luxuries) for motor vehicles
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Ensured the quality of the finished product through process audits.
  • Developed and implemented quality improvements to reduce costs and production times.
  • Managed personnel and improvements in tooling, paying special attention to material selection and strength calculations.

Assembly and Project Coordinator

Integrando CNC LTDA
08.2009 - 11.2011
  • Months)
  • Manufacturing Company of parts parts (auto parts) and accessories (luxuries) for motor vehicles
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Control and supervision of assembly, assembly and die-cutting adjustments
  • Management and control of the maintenance of tooling, stamping and tooling
  • Manufacture and design of tooling tools for new projects
  • Quality assurance of the assembly process of dies and dies
  • Design and manufacture of machines generating gears for straightening and pinion overhaulin
  • Personnel Management

Maintenance Coordinator

Integrando LTDA
08.2008 - 08.2008
  • Month or less)
  • Manufacturing Company of parts parts (auto parts) and accessories (luxuries) for motor vehicles
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Coordination and control of preventive and corrective maintenance of generating machines, hydraulic presses, mechanical stamping machines, machining centers and CNC lathes
  • Spare parts management: selection, quotation, manufacturing and inventory
  • Selection of materials and heat treatments for the manufacture of machine spare parts
  • Application of improvements to machinery through TPM
  • Personnel management

Education

MBA -

Kaplan Business School, Adelaide, SA
2023

Scrum Master Certificate - Project Management, Business Intelligence

Scrum Alliance Graduate, Bogota, Colombia
2018

MBA - Specialization in Project Management in Business

POLITECNICO GRANCOLOMBIANO, Bogota, COLOMBIA
09.2017

Mechanical Engineering -

Technological University of Pereira Graduate, Pereira, Colombia
2007

Skills

  • Proven experience in successful project delivery and maintenance
  • Mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and project management
  • Machinery and piping assembly in diverse structures
  • Industrial maintenance, quality control, and HVAC systems
  • Experience in water treatment and budget management
  • Leadership, teamwork, and goal achievement skills

Timeline

Industrial Projects and Services Coordinator - Colombina S.A
10.2014 - 06.2019
Purchasing Executive - Integrando CNC LTDA
01.2014 - 09.2014
Supervisor of Conversion - Papeles Nacionales S.A
05.2013 - 12.2013
Quality Manager - Integrando CNC LTDA
12.2011 - 03.2013
Assembly and Project Coordinator - Integrando CNC LTDA
08.2009 - 11.2011
Maintenance Coordinator - Integrando LTDA
08.2008 - 08.2008
Kaplan Business School - MBA,
Scrum Alliance Graduate - Scrum Master Certificate, Project Management, Business Intelligence
POLITECNICO GRANCOLOMBIANO - MBA, Specialization in Project Management in Business
Technological University of Pereira Graduate - Mechanical Engineering,
Carlos RODRIGUEZ