Jose Zavala
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Welding multiple Proccesses
Texas State Technical College
Experience
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Expanding Frontiers
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United States
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Defense & Space
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1 - 100 Employee
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R&D Engineering Intern
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Tesla
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Central Manufacturing Engineer
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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
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Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - TEEX
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Customer Service Student Worker
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Sep 2022 - Jan 2023
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Kiewit
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United States
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Field Engineer
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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
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Beach Park at Isla Blanca
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South Padre Island, Texas, United States
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Admissions/Operations Supervisor
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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
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Indrio Brands
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United States
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Consumer Goods
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Technician
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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
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Education
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering -
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering -
Texas Southmost College
Texas A&M Chevron Engineering Academy -
Texas State Technical College
Certification, Welding Multiple Processes -
Rivera Early College Highschool
High School Diploma, General Engineering