ANDRES ALVAREZ Mechanical Engineer

Contact Information

Madero #120 Nte. Col Bellavista Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico Andres.alvarez1985@hotmail.com +52(899)2072354

Work Experience Stanley Black & Decker Resident Engineer 10/2015-Present RP Del Norte SA de CV Supervisor 01/2015-09/2015 Transportes Trebol Logistics 07/2014-12/2014

Pentair Technical Products (Hoffman) Design Engineer

11/2011-7/2014

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering University of Texas Pan American. From 2006 to 2010. GPA= 3.01 (from a 4.0 scale)

Professional Experience *Create/develop models, drawings and BOM’s using Solidworks. *Maintain all products specifications up-to-date including technical sheets, working instructions *Coordinate with quality/manufacturing team to ensure product is functional and working. *Design experience in sheet metal and its fabrication methods. *Knowledge of sheet metal gages. *Investigate cost reduction opportunities in processes and materials.

*Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment and to collaborate and influence effectively, at all levels, inside and outside the organization. *Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles in all areas, and the ability to apply those principles in a concrete situation. *Creativity and innovation to solve challenging problems and overcome them. *Familiarity with manufacturing methods, including: Molding, Welding, Soldering, Machining, Stamping, Forming. *Analyze root cause of problems and get to a final solution while investigating other options. *Experience with different types of materials: Metals, Plastics, Non-Metals. *Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of assigned products and the product current and potential applications. *Make contact with suppliers to ensure resolution of technical issues involved assigned products/customer by involving the appropriate manufacturing resources.

*Corrective actions requests are completed in a thorough and timely manner. *Monitor product internal testing and analyze the results to ensure a stable and functional product. *Create, review and approve product engineering changes on Windchill. *Help and facilitate the introduction of new products with testing and manufacturing processes. *Ensure that all proper compliance and/or certifications from the products are up-to-date to prevent the risk of confiscation by customs. *Provide final disposition for nonconformance material. *Contact with local/international suppliers (USA/Europe/Latin America)

Languages Spanish: Native (100%) English: Advanced (90%)

Skills Solidworks: Advanced (95%) Pro-E: Intermediate (50%) CATIA: Basic (30%) SAP: Intermediate (50%) Windchill: Intermediate (85%) Microfost Office: Advanced (90%) ALGOR: Basic (50%) Basic Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis