Fabiola Brawley
@fabiolabrawley
Experienced manufacturing and production engineer driving lean improvements and production optimization.
What I'm looking for
I am a manufacturing and production engineer with 19 years of hands-on experience improving production throughput, reducing waste, and implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen practices across multiple sectors. I have led process engineering, NPI support, SOP development, equipment validation, and cross-functional problem solving that reduced cycle time and improved quality.
My background includes production and manufacturing engineering roles in automotive, electronic, and medical device environments, strong troubleshooting and calibration skills, bilingual Spanish fluency, and certifications including EPA 608/609 and R-410A safety—enabling rapid resolution on assembly lines and scalable process improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Production Engineer
UltraPRO International LLC
Jul 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Implemented lean manufacturing and production engineering practices to optimize processes, reduce scrap, and increase throughput while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Manufacturing Engineer
Captek Softgel International
May 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 3 months)
Designed and optimized manufacturing processes, implemented lean principles to reduce cycle time and waste, and led SOP and training material development to scale production.
Process / Project Engineer
BYD Build Your Dreams Coach and Bus, LLC
Jul 2018 - Apr 2022 (3 years 9 months)
Managed vehicle project schedules and first-car production activities, coordinated testing and ECN assessments, and served on a rapid response team to resolve assembly-line issues quickly.
Mechanical Drafter / Service Technician
ESAB Arc Machines, Inc
Sep 2015 - Jul 2018 (2 years 10 months)
Provided drafting, prototyping, and repair support for welding equipment, maintained repair logs for sales and admin, and supported production efficiency and technical troubleshooting.
Customer Solutions Engineer
Louroe Electronics, Inc
Jan 2013 - May 2015 (2 years 4 months)
Assembled and tested surveillance equipment, managed PCB quality control, provided technical support for audio systems, and developed RMA procedures and product documentation.
Inside Sales Account Manager
Universal Analyzers, Inc
Oct 2010 - Nov 2012 (2 years 1 month)
Managed customer accounts and sales support while performing electro-mechanical assembly, QC testing, and developing troubleshooting and training procedures for CEMS systems.
Technical Support / Repair Technician
IonLife, Inc
Aug 2009 - Aug 2010 (1 year)
Troubleshot and repaired water ionizers, calibrated units, authored troubleshooting manuals and scientific datasheets, and maintained RMA and repair logs.
Electronic Engineering Technician
SNC - Applied Staffing
Mar 2009 - Jun 2009 (3 months)
Programmed, tested, and calibrated RF devices used by military customers, maintained test records, and contributed to testing procedure development.
Production / Calibration Technician
NCR
Aug 2008 - Apr 2009 (8 months)
Calibrated and troubleshot contracted label printers and maintenance machines, developed testing procedures, and managed repair logs prior to customer return.
Electronic Technician
ECTEC, Inc
Apr 2006 - Nov 2007 (1 year 7 months)
Assembled and troubleshot RF circuitry, maintained testing records and databases, and supported prototype development for RF blocker systems for military use.
Seaman
United States Navy
Nov 2006 - Mar 2007 (4 months)
Served in the U.S. Navy and received an honorable medical discharge, contributing to shipboard operations and teamwork during service.
Electronic Technician
Everwin International Corp
Jan 2006 - Apr 2006 (3 months)
Assembled and troubleshot electronic circuitry, supported prototype builds, managed inventory, and documented testing and project progress.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science, Electronics Engineering & Technology
Completed Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering and Technology at DeVry University, focusing on electronics, instrumentation, and manufacturing-related coursework.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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