Monica Lasquete
PD for Hire
Professional info
My goal after graduation is to work at any engineering roles for 5-10 years so I can be an effective project, program, engineering, or product manager one day. I have experience in developing, creating, and finding innovative solutions to improve teams, departments, and project success. I also have experience in GD&T, DFM Review, Tolerance Analysis, Product Design, 3D CAD (NX, Solidworks, Inventor), and communication with Vendors.
Technical Skills
Program Management
Product Life Cycle
Product Development Process
Product Data Management
Product Design
Document Control
Quality Assurance
Bill of Materials
Engineering Change Orders
Manufacturing
Software
Siemens NX
Solidworks 3D Design
Mechanical AutoCAD
Revit
Creo Parametric
Autodesk Inventor
Teamcenter
Oracle Production
Microsoft Office
Experience
Apple Inc., Cupertino
Product Design Engineer - Contractor
JUNE 2021 - PRESENT
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Responsible for project's drafting and design, CAD & drawing releases, DFM reviews, GD&T analysis, and track development of product's success.
Innovative Project Solutions Inc., Fremont
Project Engineer
MAR 2020 - JUNE 2021
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Reduced projects lead time from 6 to 3 weeks by new methods of scheduling, communication, and meet Quality Assurance requirements
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Developed new process and procedures of the receipt, identification, control, distribution, use, and maintenance of all documents increasing 80% of productivity
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Frequent travel to on-site visits for evaluations of as-built, construction, and design-build projects
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Responsible for the secure maintenance, record retention, and retrieval of operational data relating to Maintenance, Operations, Security, Quality, Safety, Project Managemental, et al.
Ztractor Inc., Palo Alto
Mechanical Design Engineering Contractor
SEPT 2019 - FEB 2020
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Introduced and implemented a new PDM system achieving manufacturable CAD quality designs and improve workflow performance by 63% by removing unnecessary tasks
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Designed interior hardware and mechanical parts in sheet metal or 3D plastics to evaluate the most optimal strength and functionality with Solidworks FEA Analysis
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Responsible for maintaining the following types of documents electronically or physically in a systematic manner that facilitates efficient retrieval by the team: CAD model, Detail Drawing, Part specification, BOM, Procedure
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Coordinate the flow of files and technical data between vendors, manufacturing and R&D
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Designed interior hardware and mechanical parts in sheet metal or 3D plastics to evaluate strength and functionality in Solidworks FEA Simulation
Applied Materials, Santa Clara
Mechanical Engineering Intern
MAY 2018 - OCT 2019
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Lead 10 detail and assembly drawings for engineering change orders and conducted 4 concept and design review meetings for product management skill development
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Advanced 6 different projects with 100% quality assurance as an associate project manager for equipment installation and maintenance support in the applied global services
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Technologies: Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD
Zoox Inc, San Carlos
Mechanical Design Engineer Intern
MAY 2017 - AUG 2017
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Surpassed manager expectations by completing 2 assemblies and 10 parts when originally required to finish 2 parts in 3 months
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Designing final parts that were finished with a precision of +/- .10 mm minimum design error with 3D printing in Solidworks
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Technologies: Solidworks 3D Design
Fellowship for Braven Accelerator
San Jose State University
AUG 2018 - DEC 2018
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Accepted as a member-based on leadership ability and developed skills such as managing, effective communications, and problem-solving
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Software: Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, Word
Certificates
Education
San Jose State University
BS Mechanical Engineering, Minor Mathematics (Class of 2020)
RELEVANT COURSES
Design and Graphics, Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Shop Safety, Mechanical Engineering Design, Mechanics of Materials, Manufacturing Processes, and Thermodynamics
Resident Advisor, University Housing
AUG 2017 – DEC 2019
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Organized and developed 12 events that required skills of planning, budgeting, teamwork, and management throughout the academic year
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Collaborated with a team of 35 employees to establish programs for residents and responsible for supervising residents daily for student success
President, The Apartments Hall Government
SEPT 2016 – MAY 2017
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Supervised a team of 10 to 12 people to produce programs each month during the academic year for 1,700 residents
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Optimized agendas, blueprints for programs, and conduct meetings every Sunday for my team to brainstorm and work together on future events
Founder, Alpha Omega Epsilon Beta Upsilon Chapter (A.O.E.) (Alumni)
MAY 2017 - MAY 2020
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Founded this sorority with 13 other sisters to create a supportive and collaborative space for females in stem fields at our university
Alumni, MESA Engineering Program (MEP)
MAY 2015 - MAY 2020
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Mathematics Engineering Science Achievements (MESA) is a large organization that is the owner of MEP at San Jose State University. This is a program that provides resources for professional and career development to students of disadvantaged backgrounds that are taking on the STEM field.