Kelvin Birriel
Woodstock
Summary
Versatile team member ready to take on any required task and adapt to changing conditions with resourceful and hardworking mindset. Dedicated to business success, eager to learn more about new skills and to advance professionally. Holds quality and teamwork in high esteem. Organized, motivated and goal oriented individual always striving for success and company growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Designer
MBC Aerosol
Elgin
10.2021 - Current
- Conducted feasibility studies for new design concepts and materials.
- Reviewed and modified existing designs for improved functionality.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Provided technical support to production team during manufacturing process.
- Used CAD software to create models and simulations for use by manufacturing team.
- Identified flaws in new sub-assembly models prior to production, omitting re-working time.
- Established design criteria based on engineering principles, customer requirements and safety standards.
- Created detailed drawings and 3D models of components using SolidWorks software.
- Developed assembly drawings, parts lists and bills of materials for manufactured products.
- Evaluated existing designs for cost reduction or improved performance opportunities.
- Created or interpreted engineering drawings, schematic diagrams or blueprints.
Quality Engineer Assistant/Test Technician
V&F Transformer
Elgin
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Performed product inspections and reported results detailing errors, failures and non-conformance.
- Provided spot troubleshooting of unexpected issues with products, manufacturing and design phases.
- Performed root cause analysis for detected faults and developed corrective actions.
- Updated documentation for rejected components and finished products.
- Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
- Completed accurate measurements of products with rulers, calipers, gauges and micrometers and documented findings in official records.
- Preformed electrical and mechanical inspections of single and 3-phase transformers, reactors, and DC chokes per specification up to 500 volts.
- Preformed input and output parameters.
- Capacity evaluation up to maximum voltage, maximum current and VA/KVA
Supervisor
Lenco Electronics Inc.
McHenry
02.2014 - 03.2020
- Executed new training initiative to improve skills and develop leaders from within.
- Realigned workflows with changing business demands by evaluating processes and employee strengths.
- Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
- Monitored employee performance and safety, conducting retraining to correct problems and optimize productivity.
- Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep all employees on same level and working collaboratively.
- Monitored equipment efficiency, checked materials supplies and coordinated manpower requirements to meet expected demand.
Assistant Operator
Brown Printing Company
Woodstock
05.2010 - 08.2013
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate, timely logs to keep management up to date on activities.
- Read diagrams and work orders to coordinate machine schedule.
- Measured and inspected finished products for defects, and compared to work instructions for accuracy.
- Adjusted controls to change machine settings, reducing errors of finished products.
- Assigned individual work plans and reviewed jobs to accomplish tasks within expected parameters.
Department Team Lead
Dia Interserve
Marengo
05.2008 - 03.2010
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Organized and prioritized incoming work orders and optimized team workflows and resources to handle dynamic demands.
- Documented production levels, materials used and special incidents to keep management informed of daily activities.
- Kept work flowing smoothly in and out of department by working closely with shipping, warehouse and other personnel to coordinate movements.
Warehouse Associates/Shipping Clerk
Follett Software Company
McHenry
09.2006 - 04.2008
- Recorded production data in daily logs.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Completed receiving documents for incoming shipments.
- Determined best shipping method for materials, considering shipping procedures, routes and rates.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Technology
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL05-2023
High School Diploma -
Woodstock High School
Woodstock, IL12-2005
Skills
- Blueprint Understanding
- Auto CAD
- Solidworks
- CNC certificate
- MasterCam
- Manufacturing Management Certificate
- Organizational Proficiency
- Fluent in Spanish
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Literacy
- Public Speaking
- Teamwork
Timeline
Mechanical Designer
MBC Aerosol
10.2021 - Current
Quality Engineer Assistant/Test Technician
V&F Transformer
07.2020 - 10.2021
Supervisor
Lenco Electronics Inc.
02.2014 - 03.2020
Assistant Operator
Brown Printing Company
05.2010 - 08.2013
Department Team Lead
Dia Interserve
05.2008 - 03.2010
Warehouse Associates/Shipping Clerk
Follett Software Company
09.2006 - 04.2008
High School Diploma -
Woodstock High School
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Technology
McHenry County College