Joel Vitor

Global Business Excellence Engineer @ Flex

About

Joel Vitor GLOBAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE ENGINEER Lapulapu, Cebu, Philippines | +63 925 505 4864 | joelvitor2002@gmail.com Summary Dynamic Senior Business Excellence Engineer at Flex, adept in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and data analysis. Proven track record in leading cross-functional improvement initiatives. Comprehensive (20+ years) Experienced in various aspect of Design, Engineering, Operations and Continuous Improvement. Experience Senior Business Excellence Engineer / Flex June 2019 - Current Mentor and guide by example, lead impactful CI activities, and train and develop internal talent in Lean Six Sigma methodologies. • Facilitation and Coaching: Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to influence across all levels of the organization. • Data Analysis and Statistical Proficiency: Strong statistical background, including proficiency in MSA, DOE, SPC, Regression Analysis, and other advanced analytical tools. • Technical Tools: Deep knowledge of AIAG Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC. • Continuous Improvement Methodologies: Deep expertise in applying Lean and Six Sigma principles in complex, cross-functional environments. • Quality Management Systems: Experience working in ISO 9001 environments, with exposure to medical, industrial and automotive industry standards and requirements. Product Engineer-EDS / Saturn Int’l Design & Dev. Corp. May 2007 - June 2019 Focuses on designing, developing, and releasing electrical systems, particularly in the automotive industry, for applications like wire harnesses and connectors. • Design and quotation: Support and Collaborate with Wiring Designers to drafting 2D prints from 3D math Data, defining material and Engineering specifications. • Product Life Management: Manage Bill of Materials (BOM), work with suppliers, and support sourcing and tooling. Industrial Engineer-Design Engineer-EDS / Lear Automotive Corp. August 2002 - May 2007 Work for programs Ford FAP C307, Mazda (J48, J48C-FAP), Volvo and Nissan. • Design and Documentation: Producing detailed 2D designs, wiring schematics, layout drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs). • Standards and Compliance: Ensuring all designs meet relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO, SAE, USCAR) and safety regulations, especially for high-voltage applications. Education Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering / University of San Jose-Recoletos. March 2002

Country

Philippines

City

Lapu-Lapu

Industry

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Skill

Performance Improvement, Project Performance, Statistical Software, Methodology, Timelines, Presentations, Lean Deployment, Business Initiatives, Requirements Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Lean Operations, Quality Assurance, Lean Initiatives, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Employee Training, Lean Tools, Lean Process Improvement, Change Initiatives

Experience

Global Business Excellence Engineer

Flex

2019-6 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

Senior Product Engineer-EDS

Saturn Electronics & Engineering

2007-5 - 2019-6 · 12 yrs 2 mos

Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines

Focuses on designing, developing, and releasing electrical systems, particularly in the automotive industry, for applications like wire harnesses and connectors. • Design and quotation: Support and Collaborate with Wiring Designers to drafting 2D prints from 3D math Data, defining material and Engineering specifications. • Cross Functional Team management: Act as Liaison among Wiring Product Engineering group, Customer Engineering Design and Manufacturing plant for all activities required during the Engineering Change Control Process. • Validation and Testing: Support validation through various methods, physical testing, and manage test plans. Component selection based on Customer Engineering Requirements & Specifications. • Manufacturing Support: They collaborate closely with manufacturing teams and suppliers to ensure designs are optimized for production (Design for Manufacturing - DFM), troubleshoot production issues, and support the initial production launch. • Product Life Management: Manage Bill of Materials (BOM), work with suppliers, and support sourcing and tooling. Selected Contributions • Expatriated to Flextronics Buffalo Grove, USA to support Manufacturing Engineering Services for Valve Steam controller and link assembly process improvement, rework procedures, and improvement in MRB. Successful improvement of OEE (at 70% and improve to 85%) and reduction of MRB materials (at >US$1million to

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER / DESIGN ENGINEER

Lear Automotive Services (Netherlands) B.V. Philippine Branch

2002-8 - 2007-5 · 4 yrs 10 mos

• Design wire harness using Capital Harness Systems toolset under Ford FAP C307, Mazda (J48, J48C-FAP), Volvo and Nissan programs. Possesses knowledge of production tooling and equipment capabilities, assembly method, product designs, costing, applicable engineering software, and other specific engineering activities for wire harness development and assembly. Support in Change Control Processes and Evaluation of Change Options and cost management. Selected Contributions • Selected as one of the Kaizen Champion. Awarded for the most number of improvements in the Plant. • Created and implemented efficiency enhancements in the line with associated cost reductions. • Redesigned floor layout with 25% savings, 5% for overall productivity and workforce requirements. • Identified and proposed optimization affecting four manufacturing lines.