Pillar Jane Gonzales
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with 20 years worth of experience in various industries including companies that manufacture Aviation Ground Support Equipment, Furnace and Solar Cell Manufacturing Equipment and Point of Sale Kiosks. Proven ability to work both in design and manufacturing environments, able to lead teams and deliver solutions on time and within budget. Great track record with handling multiple complex projects, providing innovative solutions that reduce cost and assembly time. Worked with large companies, as well as startups, so I am very flexible when it comes to responsibilities and tasks.
Knowledgeable with solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and history of delivering innovative design solutions. Demonstrates proficiency in CAD software and project management, successfully leading teams to meet critical deadlines. Proven ability to apply problem-solving skills and technical expertise to optimize mechanical systems and processes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer and Technical Liaison
Dabico Airport Solutions
08.2015 - Current
- Designed and developed mechanical systems for airport infrastructure projects.
- Conducted feasibility studies to optimize engineering solutions and project outcomes.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced system efficiency and reduced operational costs.
- Generated system concepts to satisfy customer requirements.
- Utilized advanced CAD software for modeling, simulation, and documentation of mechanical components.
- Led design reviews, providing expert insights to refine project specifications and technical requirements.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skills development in mechanical design and analysis techniques.
- Coordinated with other departments such as procurement, logistics, and quality control to streamline interdepartmental communication and collaboration efforts effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction, achieving significant savings without compromising on quality.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials at competitive prices.
- Developed engineering solutions for complex technical problems, enhancing overall system performance and reliability.
- Mentored junior engineers in design principles and best practices, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous learning among team members.
- Coordinated with sales teams to provide technical expertise during client meetings, aiding in closure of significant contracts.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions, enhancing team competency in latest engineering software and methodologies.
Mechanical Engineer and Technical Liaison
DABICO Airport Solutions Inc.
01.2015 - Current
- Work on large size assemblies comprising of hundreds of parts for Pre-Conditioned Air Units, Power and Frequency Converters, Pit Systems and Ground Support Equipment for Airports.
- Lead and mentor a team of off-shore engineers, scoping their work, assigning tasks, and checking their design work and output to ensure deadlines are being met and company metrics are achieved. Create Tracking sheets to document the projects’ status and progress and report to the Engineering Manager.
- Work on all aspects of the design process from conceptual design to layout, to production release and manufacturing support.
- Design all mechanical parts of the units including frames, sheet metal enclosures and piping.
- Use SW Draftsight for line drawings including electrical and refrigeration schematics.
- Make new designs or re-design units to meet customer requirements or for cost reduction initiatives.
- Identify and source off-the-shelf components needed for the design.
- Create and release drawings for production.
- Create and maintain BOMs in Business Central
- Work closely with the production team (factory), modify designs when needed to make use of parts available in-house. Support the production team by providing flat patterns and other files needed for the fabrication of panels and other parts.
- Support and work with vendors to answer questions and resolve any issues if present.
- Work with Field Service Support and the Sales Team with any new product or design requirement. Do site visits when needed to understand specific customer design requirements.
- Create submittals, unit manuals and work orders during company transitionary periods.
Mechanical Design Engineer
CONVAID (Now Etac)
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Work on Conceptual designs for new wheelchairs and components such as brakes, locks, etc.
- Create prototypes for designs through 3D printing and validate design concepts through in-house testing.
- Create and maintain Bill of Materials.
- Participate in continuous engineering through ECR and Developmental Release process.
Mechanical Engineer
TP Solar Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Conceptualize, design, prototype and tests mechanical parts and assemblies for use in furnace equipment used in solar cell industry
- Configure enclosures to different sizes based on customer specification and design requirements.
- Worked in the development of a new unit for use in Labs and the R&D environment.
- Research and specify materials and off the shelf items for use in the new unit.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for a timely prototype build.
- Assist in the assembly of a prototype, verify and rectify designs as needed.
- Finalize the design by releasing drawings and Bill of Materials.
Mechanical Design Engineer / Group Technical Lead
NCR Corporation (At NCR Cebu Development Center)
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Conceptualizes, designs, prototypes and tests mechanical parts and assemblies for use in self-service and DVD rental kiosks.
- Model parts and assemblies and as well as create assembly and detailed drawings for prototype and production.
- Prepare product specification documents and create Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) and electronic documentation using PLM.
- Performs design reviews, determine design flaws and develop possible solutions and tests corrective action to validate fix.
- Integrate different systems for the development of new products.
- Provide continuation engineering support for the resolution of current product issues.
- Performs management tasks for timely completion of team’s projects and tasks. Serves as key person and coordinates tasks between junior associates and higher management.
- Provides status reports to Manager on weekly basis which includes project status updates, issues and concerns for the entire Group.
- Performs other tasks as directed by Manager, which may not be defined above.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Silliman University
01.2004
Skills
- Extensive experience with Product Development with Sheet metal design and Equipment Enclosure experience
- Expertise in 3D and 2D CAD software
- Expertise with Product data management and Product Life Cycle Management
- Experience with ERP system optimization
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office tools
- Responsive to changing work demands
- Open to Feedback and Committed to continuous learning
- Collaborates with cross functional teams including sales team, vendors, and the production team
- Great Leadership skills
- Effective Time and Project management Skills
Accomplishments
- Redesigned / restructured the unit by creating modules, thereby reducing the number of drawings needed for each project, cutting cost and turnaround time.
- Redesigned unit enclosures for cost reduction by minimizing welds and making use of the same parts and panels for different units.
- Redesigned “like” units for standardization. This allowed the use of the same frame and enclosure, to minimize inventory count.
- With a team of Refrigeration and electrical engineers we were able to design and prototype a PCA unit from scratch with all models and drawings done within 6 months.
- Redesigned Accessibility of unit based on customer requirements within a short period of time.
- Lead a Team of Engineers to Design and Release Self Service Kiosk
- Worked in R&D to develop a Solar Wafer Treatment Equipment.
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer and Technical Liaison
Dabico Airport Solutions
08.2015 - Current
Mechanical Engineer and Technical Liaison
DABICO Airport Solutions Inc.
01.2015 - Current
Mechanical Design Engineer
CONVAID (Now Etac)
01.2013 - 01.2015
Mechanical Engineer
TP Solar Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2013
Mechanical Design Engineer / Group Technical Lead
NCR Corporation (At NCR Cebu Development Center)
01.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Silliman University