CARLOS CORONA
Allentown
Summary
Results-driven Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience at Stanley Black & Decker, specializing in process optimization and team leadership. Achieved significant cost savings through innovative project management and lean manufacturing initiatives, while enhancing workflow efficiency and compliance standards. Proven ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement effective solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Stanley Black & Decker
Allentown
04.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve product design and manufacturability.
- Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives that streamlined workflow and reduced production bottlenecks.
- Conducted root cause analysis for production issues and implemented corrective actions.
- Created application to collect first-pass yield data, enhancing visibility into manufacturing performance.
- Developed first work instruction templates to standardize processes and improve clarity for operators.
Engineering Supervisor
Medtronic
Guaymas, Mexico
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Led Engineering team for 3 value streams.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables to ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Coordinated resource allocation and managed budget for engineering initiatives to align with project goals.
- Directed engineers to achieve FDA and ISO compliance standards, ensuring product quality and safety.
- Enhanced project management tools and processes, improving project tracking accuracy and facilitating better team communication.
- Designed and built an automatic scrap calculator to improve operational efficiency.
- Oversaw safety initiatives during both shifts to ensure compliance with regulations.
SR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Stanley Black & Decker
Hermosillo
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Led engineering efforts for motor manufacturing business unit, overseeing design and production processes.
- Championed lean initiatives for cell design and 3P tools in manufacturing processes.
- Led transfer and implementation of fully automated lines for brushless motor manufacturing from China and Mexico.
- Managed equipment purchases and budgets for two business units, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
- Conducted capacity analysis across various manufacturing lines to optimize production.
- Executed the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) to streamline inventory management.
- Led Engineering Technicians in 2 shifts.
- Up to 200k+ USD cost saving projects.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Boston Scientific
Galway
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Led capacity increase projects across two manufacturing areas to enhance production capabilities.
- Managed budget and project planning from initiation to completion, optimizing resource allocation.
- Qualified materials for finished product components to ensure compliance and performance standards.
- Executed actions to ensure compliance with EU regulations.
- Manage IQ OQ PQ Activities.
- Introduction of new part numbers. Material Validations.
PROCESS ENGINEER
BD Medical
Hermosillo
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations effectively.
- Coordinated team schedules to meet production targets and deadlines.
- Contribution to Record Time Launch of a BD Manufacturing Plant worldwide.
- Validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ)
- Creation of initial Production Plan for multiple part numbers.
- Creation of Initial material requirement plan.
- Led Non-conforming report actions and activities.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER I, II
Medtronic
Empalme
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Supported multiple business units in manufacturing improvements, focusing on endovascular stent graft and coronary catheter production in clean room environment.
- Design of fixtures and error proof processes.
- Transformed traditional manufacturing lines into cellular manufacturing to improve workflow efficiency.
- Reduction of 15% of defects with Poka-Yoke design.
- Process, Tooling and Equipment Validation.
- Managed qualification protocols and generated reports for IQ, OQ, and PQ.
- Conducted troubleshooting and problem-solving to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Executed cost reduction projects totaling over 40,000 USD.
Education
BACHELOR'S - SYSTEMS AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
ITSON
Guaymas, Mexico01-2017
Skills
- Lean manufacturing
- Process optimization
- Root cause analysis
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
Awards Certificates
- Introduction to Project Management (Tec Milenio)
- Mentorship Program (Stanley Black and Decker)
- Occupational Ergonomics DC3 (Ergonmx)
- Problem Solving Techniques (Zigma Consulting)
- Yellow Belt (Medtronic)
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Stanley Black & Decker
04.2025 - Current
Engineering Supervisor
Medtronic
10.2024 - 03.2025
SR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Stanley Black & Decker
08.2021 - 10.2024
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Boston Scientific
11.2020 - 07.2021
PROCESS ENGINEER
BD Medical
05.2020 - 11.2020
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER I, II
Medtronic
08.2017 - 05.2020
BACHELOR'S - SYSTEMS AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
ITSON