Richard Quiroz has over 10 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing Process Engineering. He has worked as a Process Engineer at Kimball since 2006, where he has led Kaizen events that have saved the company over $120,000 and $250,000 per year. He also has 14 years of management experience, including as a Level III Manager at Target Corporation from 1991 to 2004. Quiroz received a B.S. in Technology with a focus on Manufacturing Engineering and a Minor in Business Administration from Eastern Washington University.

1. Richard Quiroz
7006 Liberty Creek Trl, Houston TX 77049
(509) 768-0416 rpquiroz@gmail.com
Qualifications summary
Professional experienced working in fast –paced environments, demanding strong organizational,
technical, and interpersonal skills. Capable of working independently with minimum supervision. Trustworthy,
ethical, efficient and committed to superior quality with 10 years of Lean Manufacturing Process Engineering
experience. Detail-oriented, and resourceful in completing projects in a timely manner; also possesses a Minor
in Business Administration and 14 years of management Experience.
Capabilities include:
 Kaizen Certified Leader
 SolidWorks
 Surfcam Velocity
 AutoCAD
 MS Office and Excel
 I-DEAS
 Automated Systems
 Robotics
 Various type of welding
 Tool & Die maker
 14 years of leadership
experience
 Customer service and
relations.
 Managing Personal.
 Inventory and Quality
control
 Project Management
experience.
 Teamwork production
Professional Experience:
Kimball, Process Engineer - 8/2006 to Present.
 Experienced developing and implementing new manufacturing systems or processes that are repeatable,
reliable, reduce cost and produce defect free products that meet customer specifications.
 Led Kaizen activities and support implementing of improvements such as: 5s, Kaizen events, value
stream mapping. Also, use quality problem solving methodology such as Jidoka, error proofing, 5 why’s.
 Knowledgeable about steel, sheet metal, machines and production processes of the value stream.
 Initiate and investigate Engineer Change Request (ECR) to correct product Design, BOM’s, Processes in
SAP system. Ability to train production employees on new processes or changes to the existing
product/processes.
 Establish, monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes.
 Serve as the engineering resource for line design, work station and operational definition, to include
planning and identifying fixturing, hand tools, measurement tools and mistake proofing devices.
 Specify, install or modify equipment, to include researching availability, negotiating equipment
specifications and pricing in cooperation with purchasing.
 Establish standard rates and routing definitions
 Serve as the Manufacturing Engineering resource for New Product Introductions, coordinates testing
procedures, pilot runs, process verification and buy-off prior to production.
 Initiates and investigates Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) for designated product line(s).
Completes elements of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) as required (OMS changes, routings,
materials).
 Responsible for the development of standard work and work instructions. Oversees the training of
operators on changes that are made to processes and/or work instructions.
 Provide technical inputs for incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective action of product
quality, process or safety issues.
 Monitor quality, on-time and safety/environmental trends in area of responsibility.
Omega Pacific, Inc., Engineer/Tool and Die Maker Role - 05/2005 to 08/2006.
 Worked in the Research and Development department as an Engineer/Tool and Die Maker. Job
description include: designing jigs, fixtures and dies to make rock climbing gear.
 Programmed CNC vertical mills, lathes and work with manual machines to cut the steel and make the
dies for making carabineers, also make stamping dies.

2.  Use SolidWorks for designing and Surfcam Velocity for CNC Programing.
 Make tactical gear for the military, search and rescue gear, and industrial gear. Also, ordered the steel or
plastic required for the specific job. Job also included checking for quality of the product as well as
troubleshooting the manufacturing dies and machines.
Target Corporation, Level III Manager - 04/1991 to 12/2004.
 Manage and supervise up to 40 employees, worked with vendors and satisfied customer needs.
 Troubleshoot and resolve problems, mediate personnel disputes, and handle customer complaints.
 Schedule employees, manage projects, and review employees for yearly assessments.
 Effectively train personnel to follow company policies and procedures, exercise judgment,
 Provide exemplary customer service by greeting customer, assessing their needs and responding to
questions in a timely manner.
 Maintain inventory, merchandise inventory to maximize sales and manage relations regarding rechecks.
 Traveled to other stores to assist in apprehension of internal Theft.
 Trained in loss prevention procedures for both internal and external.
 Manage stock discrepancies for inventory control.
Achievements
 Kaizen Certified Leader
 Led Kaizen Event Project that saves the company $120,000 per Year.
 Led Kaizen Event project to re-design the packaging of our product and saved $250,000 per year.
 Part of a team to make prototypes in a very short period of time to land a $50 million dollar contract.
 Re-design the process flow to make product assembly easier, faster, safer and better quality.
 Expert in CNC Programing using AP100US programing software, Lantek Laser Programming.
Engineering Graphics
 Experienced with two dimensional working drawings such as AutoCAD.
 Experienced in three dimensional graphical representations; I-DEAS, Solid Works 2006, Surfcam 2006.
 Experienced Programing CNC Laser, Vipros, Amada with Lantek Expert programing, AP100US and
Artube.exe software.
Machine Tools, Metallic Processes and Material Testing
 Experienced with various machine tool operations, both conventional and CNC,
 Experienced in various types of welding such as Oxyacetylene, Wire feed, Arc, Brazing and soldering.
 Studied internal stresses, internal deformation and deflection of material.
Automated Systems and Robotic
 Studied various electrical and mechanical systems used in automated industrial settings.
 Programmed robotic systems as well as resistance welders for use in various automated settings.
Interpersonal skills
 Have the ability to relate to individuals with diverse backgrounds.
 Have the ability to coach and provide feedback to a wide range of diverse background.
 Flexible, tactful, assertive, and patient.
 Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
 Strong drive for success.
 Ability to be creative.
 And very important, Positive attitude.
Education and Training
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
B.S. Technology: Manufacturing Engineering
Minor: Business Administration