Professional Experience

Industrial Parts Depot (IPD) | Product and Reliability Engineer

Sept 2018 – Present | Torrance, CA

• Conducted detailed failure analyses on diesel engine parts, such as turbochargers, steel pistons, cylinder liners, and cylinder head gaskets, driving several continuous improvement projects and implementing design improvements.

• Compiled comprehensive reports on failure analysis to defend product quality or document improvement opportunities.

• Achieved substantial cost reductions by leveraging external testing labs and specifying equipment for in-house testing of polymers and elastomers.

• Initiated and led a team in developing and implementing DFMEA for cylinder liner products, ensuring high reliability.

• Developed advanced surface treatments for novel products, adding significant value and enhancing product performance.

• Enhanced manufacturing and inspection processes using a combination of traditional machining techniques and modern technologies, including 3D scanning, 3D printing, and 3D CAD design.

• Acquired deep knowledge in steel and brass metallurgy through micro hardness, metallography, and scanning electron microscope analyses.

• Developed and audited processes in accordance with ISO9001:2015 Standards.

Industrial Parts Depot (IPD) | Design Engineer

May 2014 – Sept 2018 | Torrance, CA

• Designed and reverse-engineered engine components using sophisticated inspection techniques and SolidWorks 3D modeling software.

• Developed and facilitated the IPD 101 Training Course for new hires, covering company history, products, and technology.

• Effectively communicated with domestic and international suppliers, and worked closely with supply chain to develop new and existing vendors.

• Played a significant role in the IPD safety committee

• Contributed to process development in compliance with ISO9001:2015 standards.