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Danna Vila

Longueuil,QC

Summary

With 11+ years in manufacturing projects, I have led teams, driven product improvements, and overseen system modifications to meet client needs, fostering cross-department collaboration toward shared goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

IT-MRP Programmer Manager

CCM Hockey
10.2022 - Current
  • Implemented Epicor MRP functionalities in the blade manufacturing shop, boosting production output by 20% (120K to 150K) through collaboration with subcontractors and cross-functional teams.
  • Maintain current manufacturing methods (BOM and BOO) in the system to optimized production performance and cost.
  • Improved team productivity with implementation of agile methodologies, leading to more efficient project completion.

Application Developer - ERP/MRP

CCM Hockey
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Optimized the MRP support by stablish change management process with precise approval workflow.
  • Built data mapping process of enterprise MRP Oracle application for future implementations and changes.
  • Resolved system test and validation problems to provide normal program functioning.

Manufacturing Programmer Analyst

DXC TECHNOLOGY AT PRATT AND WHITNEY CANADA (P&WC)
02.2016 - 10.2022
  • Analyzed, tested, debugged, and documented software applications, including legacy support for the P&WC plan maintenance system prior to its replacement by Apriso.
  • Championed the successful execution of 80K proof of concept (PoC): Tracking Manufacturing parts at P&WC, using Bluetooth system (AirFinder) and Omnilocation (Online Mapping software), delivering the project on schedule and under budget.
  • Succeeded in the IT manufacturing software integration between P&WC and P&WMS for the new P&W Singapore Turbine Disk.
  • Collaborated in the assessment and improvement of new automated cells at P&WC, enhancing acceptance and analysis processes.

Quality Coordinator

GE POWER & WATER
02.2014 - 12.2015
  • Documented the new manufacturing process for line of stator bars, reducing downtime for quality issues and achieving 100% compliant orders.
  • Supervised employees, achieving less than 5% of rejected products and ensuring efficient and profitable delivery of stator coils, bars and welding products.
  • Established and managed quality procedures to ensure 100% ISO 9001 compliance while sustaining Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing excellence.

Junior Applications Engineer

DIVERSITECH AIR POLLUTION SOLUTIONS
07.2013 - 02.2014
  • Engineered HVAC equipment sizing and system performance solutions through detailed calculations, ensuring optimal efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
  • Designed CAD drawings for assembly and manufacturing process of Custom Fred Junior for TTC (Toronto Transit Commission), Custom Wet Downdraft Table for STM and AIR PRO/GE supervising all activities of production from parts purchasing to quality control and verification of final product.
  • Facilitated and organized company R&D CAD drawing portfolio of existing and new lines of products, Wet Downdraft Tables, using SolidWorks for successful audit with the government.

Manufacturing Engineer Intern

GE ENERGY
08.2012 - 07.2013
  • Standardized machine setup procedures for stator coils and bars manufacturing, streamline processes and preserving expert knowledge.
  • Spearheaded preventive maintenance projects, optimizing performance and minimizing downtime.
  • Collaborated with Quality Assurance to resolve non-conformances, implementing solutions that minimized operational disruptions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Option in Mechatronics and Controls

Concordia University
Montréal, QC
10.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy Major, Minor: Mathematics

University of Antioquia
Medellin, Antioquia
02.2012

Skills

  • AutoCAD and SolidWorks
  • Matlab/Simulink and LabVIEW
  • Requirements gathering
  • Implementation management
  • FORCAM and MS Project
  • Apriso and Enovia PLM
  • Scripting in SQL and Oracle
  • MS Access proficiency
  • C/C programming
  • VBA for MS Access
  • Java and Python development
  • Team leadership

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate from University of Sherbrooke
  • Programmable Controllers (Allen-Bradley) Certificate of completion from Vocational Training Center Pierre-Dupuy
  • Forcam Force & Factory Framework Certificate of completion
  • GEE RCA Course (Instruction-Led)
  • EQ SolidWorks Certificate of completion from Dawson College.

Affiliations

Member of the Engineering Order of Québec (OIQ)

Languages

French
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Application Developer - ERP/MRP

CCM Hockey
10.2022 - 03.2023

IT-MRP Programmer Manager

CCM Hockey
10.2022 - Current

Manufacturing Programmer Analyst

DXC TECHNOLOGY AT PRATT AND WHITNEY CANADA (P&WC)
02.2016 - 10.2022

Quality Coordinator

GE POWER & WATER
02.2014 - 12.2015

Junior Applications Engineer

DIVERSITECH AIR POLLUTION SOLUTIONS
07.2013 - 02.2014

Manufacturing Engineer Intern

GE ENERGY
08.2012 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Option in Mechatronics and Controls

Concordia University

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy Major, Minor: Mathematics

University of Antioquia
Danna Vila