Mechanical Engineer · Automation · Manufacturing Systems

Pedro
Garza-Ramos.

Manufacturing Systems Engineer | Integrating Manufacturing Operations, Mechanical Systems, Automation & Software

Focused on building smarter systems, solving complex problems, and conneting physical processes with digital technologies

About

With a foundation in mechanical engineering, my experience spans manufacturing operations, metrology, process improvement, industrial automation, MES, and software integration. I enjoy working across engineering disciplines, understanding how systems interact, and developing practical solutions that improve how things operate. My interests extend into robotics, machine vision, and emerging technologies, driven by a continuous desire to learn, build, and solve new problems.

Experience

A career spanning manufacturing systems, continuous improvement, project engineering and automation.

Associate Manager, Global Operations Automation – Manufacturing

Newell Brands
May 2026 — Present

Global operations automation supporting manufacturing/distribution environments and industrial technology initiatives including web applications and agentic ai.

MES Engineer

Newell Brands
Mar 2025 — May 2026

Manufacturing execution systems work incorporating Ignition Systems, CMMS, AMR, Power BI, Microsoft SQLServer, PostgreSQL, APIs, PLCs. Included: Development, system stabilization, and system reliability

Process Improvement Engineer

Skier's Choice, Inc.
Oct 2022 — Mar 2025

Process improvement and manufacturing engineering with experience including warehouse operational waste-reduction, operation transperancy, assembly fixture design, and project management in marine manufacturing. Tools include Python programming, Power BI, Solidworks

Mechanical Project Engineer

MillenniTEK
Jun 2021 — Oct 2022

Mechanical project engineering incorporating design, manufacturing, and SolidWorks for operations and Research and Development in nuclear ceramics.

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer — XRP

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
Jan 2021 — Apr 2021

Advanced manufacturing engineering rotational program focused on problem solving and cross-functional teamwork. Using AutoCAD for advanced manufacturing in automotive interiors.

Earlier Engineering Internships

Ficosa North America · Industrial Connections & Solutions / ABB · DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc.
2019 — 2020

Early manufacturing and quality engineering experience with plant-floor problem solving and operations streamlining. Tools used: Lean Manufacturing Tool Kit, AutoCAD, VBA, CMM, 3D Scanning, CAD-to-Physical Variance Mapping, vision systems

Capabilities

A selection of technologies and engineering areas represented across my experience.

Automation & Manufacturing

IgnitionMESAMRLean ManufacturingRoboticsTroubleshooting

Software & Data

PythonAPIsPower BISQLPostgreSQLSQL ServerVBA

Engineering

Mechanical EngineeringSolidWorksSmartsheetProject ManagementContinuous Improvement

Education

Engineering foundation supporting a multidisciplinary career in manufacturing technology.

Tennessee Technological University

Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering
2016 — 2020