Jose Zavala

R&D Engineering Intern at Expanding Frontiers
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Brownsville, Texas, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • Welding multiple Proccesses
    Texas State Technical College

Experience

    • United States
    • Defense & Space
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • R&D Engineering Intern
      • Sep 2023 - Present

    • United States
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Central Manufacturing Engineer
      • Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

      • Optimized product flow and line efficiency by designing/improving tools, jigs, stations, work methods, and ergonomics. • Characterize baseline performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain or improve performance as measured by product quality and tool availability. • Identify and drive continuous improvement and cost reduction programs. • Drive process control and process development, specifically in the areas of quality and equipment capability. • Work independently and with vendors to understand root cause of failures, propose design or component changes, and implement and validate equipment modifications. - Individually designed and managed the implementation of lift assist. With an estimated 1 HC reduction, 8s CT reduction, ROI 7.5 months, and savings $309,000/year. With a turnaround time of 4 months after upper management budget approval (5/04/23). - Intern Gemba Walk Winner for proposing an additional lift assist to reduce 1 HC, safety/ergo incidents, MRB scraps, and cycle time. I am managing and have buy off from all stakeholders and received numerous vendor quotes. Estimated project cost - $250,000, ROI 11 months, savings $309,000/year, & SOP January 24’ - Managing the integration of a dumbwaiter lift I sourced out based on stakeholders needs and restrictions for the upcoming GA3 Café to transport large items to the mezzanine level. Received upper management budget approval (7/27/23). Project cost $225,000 & SOP January 24’ - Designed various tooling/equipment for upcoming trims, cost savings, Data analyses, and/or rapid fabrication for unforeseen circumstances. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Customer Service Student Worker
      • Sep 2022 - Jan 2023

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Field Engineer
      • May 2022 - Aug 2022

      Projects: Department of Defense - ERB and Kiewit - 206 & 207 Cargo Barges • Coordinated job activities of staff and other work crews. • Field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking, material procurement, contract administration, estimating & supervision of field activities. • Investigated problems and recommending solutions/alternatives. • Reviewed plans and specifications to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc. • Worked with suppliers as required facilitating the handling and expediting delivery of materials. • Involved in development of: Pressure Tests, Structural ITP, Coating ITP, NDE Matrix’s, WPS, PQEP, DCITP, and Environmental limitations. • Developed: Individual Work Plans, Utility & Yard Layout Plan, Coating Systems, Computer Aid Designs, MOR, Schedules, JHA’s, Time studies, Sub-contracts, Cost analysis, Design Analysis, Estimates, RFP’s, Coatings Systems, and lofting designs. • Conducted Weekly meetings with various departments to ensure productivity. Met with clients to ensure project is being met. -Individually procured approximately $360,000.00 worth of subcontracts and materials with my calculations and estimates. - Developed a 100ft splicing jig to weld 80ft sections together that got approval from the American Bureau of Shipping for the new welding procedure specification I developed which the company can now use for any project. Show less

  • Beach Park at Isla Blanca
    • South Padre Island, Texas, United States
    • Admissions/Operations Supervisor
      • May 2017 - May 2022

      ● Overseeing proper work ethic and tasks of approximately 250 employees. ● Managed the parks transactions and financial accountings. ● Maintained a safe work environment, and monitored the park for potential situations. ● Communicated with customers regarding complaints about certain issues. ● Resolved technological infrastructures. ● Heavy machine operator. ● Inspected equipment and validate that it is properly maintained and serviced. ● Coordinated job activities of staff and other work crews. -Communication, mathematics, and knowledge of proper equipment was needed to be successful in each department. Show less

    • United States
    • Consumer Goods
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Human Resources Technician
      • Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

      ● Processed onboardings, W-4’s, I-9’s, unemployment claims, & EBT forms. ● Presented orientations for new hires & rehires. ● Managed 200+ employees’ clock in/out times. ● Set up events for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work. ● Filed and organized records in an efficient and suitable manner. -Excel was heavily used to schedule appointments, create statistical analysis, and to keep records of our employee’s information ● Processed onboardings, W-4’s, I-9’s, unemployment claims, & EBT forms. ● Presented orientations for new hires & rehires. ● Managed 200+ employees’ clock in/out times. ● Set up events for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work. ● Filed and organized records in an efficient and suitable manner. -Excel was heavily used to schedule appointments, create statistical analysis, and to keep records of our employee’s information

Education

  • The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
    2023 - 2025
  • Texas A&M University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
    2020 - 2023
  • Texas Southmost College
    Texas A&M Chevron Engineering Academy
    2019 - 2021
  • Texas State Technical College
    Certification, Welding Multiple Processes
    2020 - 2021
  • Rivera Early College Highschool
    High School Diploma, General Engineering
    2015 - 2019

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