Cesar R

R&D DESIGN ENGINEER

Jul 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 3 mos

• Managed a portfolio of cost-saving engineering projects (ECN/ECR), generating an aggregate saving of $200,000+ USD over 3 years by optimizing component selection and redesigning mechanical and electrical distribution systems. • Spearheaded the electromechanical integration and physical packaging redesign (ECN) across major high-volume product lines. Optimized component layout and structural mounting to correct spatial and thermal inefficiencies, generating an annual recurring cost savings of over $34,000 USD (a 61% reduction in specific component expenditure). • Led end-to-end new innovation products development cycles using PMBOK methodologies, ensuring alignment between engineering requirements(70% of rework reduction in engineering procedures) and financial(reaching gross margins of 30% for new products). • Developed an advanced engineering calculation platform to optimize complex multi-variable mechanical and thermodynamic system configurations. By automating component selection based on mechanical stress and performance data, reduced design and manufacturing errors by 95%, safeguarding the financial viability of new product development.

R&D TEST ENGINEER

Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 • 1 yr

● Authored and executed comprehensive verification plans for new product development, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance with UL, IEC, and CSA standards for North American and international markets. Managed the technical characterization and certification of critical components, mitigating legal and operational risks during global launches. ● Designed the mechanical validation and real-time performance monitoring of critical equipment, executing on-site analysis of fluid pressure, volumetric flow, and structural vibration through a portable diagnostic tool, successfully reducing tested machine downtime by 70%. ● Automated the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) system at Kärcher by replacing manual spreadsheets with a custom-built digital platform. By leveraging AppSheet and VBA logic, I optimized laboratory equipment inspections, reducing operational lead times from 27 hours to just 1 hour per period while ensuring data-driven decision-making through real-time analytics and automated reporting.