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Diego Salazar

Lead Engineer and CI Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Experience

  • Lead Engineer and CI ManagerFull Time

    AMMROC

    Dec 2013 - Nov 2017 -3 yrs, 11 months

    United Arab Emirates , Al Ain

    • Job Details:Designed world-class facilities and processes to support aircraft MRO activities Implemented capabilities based on corporate goals, business case analysis, and quality and airworthiness requirements Developed “Concept of Operations” and standard operating procedures for critical shop processes Monitored schedules and budgets, contract deliverables, engineering and subcontractor reviews of facility requirements for MEP utilities Provided knowledge sharing, mentoring and Lean training to local junior engineers Involved in strategic planning process to establish annual goals and objectives
  • CI ManagerFull Time

    AMMROC

    Apr 2011 - Dec 2013 -2 yrs, 8 months

    United Arab Emirates , Al Ain

    • Job Details:Established continuous improvement culture across all organizational levels Developed plan to achieve ACE certification and training objectives Provided Lean and waste elimination training, coaching improvement events across organization Standardized processes across all functions and sites to achieve process flow and minimize delays
  • Quality and CI CoordinatorFull Time

    Pratt & Whitney

    Jun 2006 - Apr 2011 -4 yrs, 10 months

    United States , West Palm Beach

    • Job Details:Managed quality teams ensuring team competency, efficient processes and AS9100 certification Lead Corrective Action Board (CAB) monitoring CARs and Risk mitigation Managed continuous improvement team to achieve Gold (World-class) certification Lead process improvement efforts to address issues and opportunities
  • Senior Data Recording EngineerFull Time

    Pratt & Whitney

    Feb 1998 - Jun 2006 -8 yrs, 4 months

    United States , West Palm Beach

    • Job Details:Planned the execution of military and commercial engine test programs (F22 Raptor, F35 Lightning II, GP7000, PW4000, etc.) Coordinated efforts and resources between UTC internal customers (Rotor Dynamics, Engine Controls, Test Engineering, etc.) as well as external customers (FAA, DCMS, GE, Rolls Royce, etc.) Ensured setup and operation of instrumentation and equipment as well as data validity
  • Education

    • MS in Quality Systems Management

      National Graduate School of Quality Management

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 - 1 Year

    • MSc in Industrial Engineering

      University of miami

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2004 - 1 Year

    • MSc in Information Technology

      University of miami

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2003 - 1 Year

    • BSc in Electrical Engineering

      New Jersey Institute of Technology

      Jan 1983 - Jan 1988 - 5 yr

    Skills

    • Continuous Improvement
    • Lean/Six Sigma Tools
    • AutoCAD 2D
    • Project Management
    • Microsoft Office
    • AutoCAD

    Languages

    • Spanish

      Fluent
    • English

      Fluent

    Training & Certifications

    • Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt

      NGS-ASQ·2010
    • AS9100 Lead Auditor

      RABQSA·2008
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