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Melanie Cardenas

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Principal Industrial Engineer at BAE Systems who drove $1.5M in annual savings through process optimization.

United States

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At BAE Systems, Inc. Space & Mission Systems, I translated system dynamics and technical knowledge into business strategies and market roadmaps. I also mentored junior engineers on process improvement initiatives.

I spearheaded process optimization that generated $1.5M in annual savings by improving asset availability and cutting waste by 50%. As an Industrial Engineer I, I developed a manufacturing strategy that contributed to a $340M proposal and streamlined build processes, reducing capacity utilization from 146% to 36%.

Earlier, as a System Analyst at Shepard Expo Services, I analyzed ticketing data and developed tutorials and a refurbishment program that reduced queues by over 30%. I also worked as a Process Control Analyst at Peachtree Computers, where I created service procedures that decreased onboarding time by two weeks.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Principal Industrial Engineer

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BAE Systems, Inc.

Oct 2023 - Present (3 years)

Translated system dynamics approach and technical knowledge into actionable business strategies, ensuring alignment with larger organizational goals. Directed the creation of comprehensive market roadmaps that defined over 90% of current state business and identified key metrics to discover gaps, enabling data-driven business decisions. Mentored junior engineers and spearheaded process optimizatio

Systems Thinking Process Improvement Data Analysis Forecasting Continuous Improvement Mentorship Coaching Stakeholder Engagement Cross Functional Collaboration Project Management Strategic Planning Adaptability Innovation Problem Solving

Industrial Engineer I

BAE Systems, Inc.

Aug 2021 - Oct 2023 (2 years 2 months)

Developed a manufacturing strategy within a month, directly contributing to the $340M proposal by ensuring program growth aligned with mission objectives. Provided capital and facility roadmap, leading to better facility utilization and reduced capital spending by accurately forecasting production needs over the next 7 years. Streamlined build processes, reducing capacity utilization from 146% to

Manufacturing Strategy Capacity Planning Forecasting Data Analysis Process Improvement Project Management Cross Functional Collaboration

System Analyst

Shepard Expo Services

May 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 7 months)

Analyzed ticketing data to design and execute projects related to repeat issues that reduced ticketing queues over 30% by creating accessible tutorials and a refurbishment program. Executed mass deployment of images on over 500 computers in 2 days via network configuration with PXE boot during company acquisition.

Data Analysis Ticketing Systems PXEboot Network Configuration Process Improvement Project Management

Process Control Analyst

Peachtree Computers

May 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 7 months)

Completed repairs with over 98% success for first time resolution that led to excellent customer satisfaction. Constructed standard operating procedures by creating a comprehensive list of services that company provides and outlined company policies as it pertains to those services to decrease on-boarding time by 2 weeks. Ensured day-to-day operations ran smoothly with no disruption of services to

Repair Quality Assurance Standard Operating Procedures Process Improvement Customer Satisfaction