Yericou Acosta

HMH • Baker Hughes • Veracruz, MX   September 2018 – September 2024

• Autonomously manage 5 engineering product lines for Oil & Gas pressure control, adhering to API and ASME standards.
• Oversee design, analysis, and engineering change requests for troubleshooting.
• Globally collaborate across departments.
• Develop precise 3D models, drawings, and Bills of Materials.
• Ensure compliance with API 6A, 7-1, 7-2, 16A, ASME Section VIII Div 1, V, IX standards.
• Lead comprehensive training for Veracruz site employees.
• Leading successful engineering-led audits for API, ASME, and ISO certifications.

April 2010 – September 2018

Design Engineer Leader

Baker Hughes • GE Oil & Gas• Veracruz, MX

• Led 4 design engineers, 4 drafters, and 2 interns in managing 5 product lines for Oil & Gas pressure control.
• Strict adherence to API and ASME standards ensured high-quality work.
• Spearheaded design, analysis, and change management.
• Supported global teams in Veracruz, Houston, MENAT, Alaska, and LATAM.
• Developed and released assets meeting API 6A, 7-1, 7-2, 16A, and ASME standards.
• Proficient in GD&T, Pro-E, materials, NDE, welding, and showcased technical leadership.
• Provided critical training to new Veracruz site employees for effective manufacturing contributions.

Apr 2008- March 2010

Design Engineer Supervisor

GE Oil & Gas • Veracruz, MX

• Led 4 design engineers and 3 drafters, in managing 5 product lines for Oil & Gas pressure control.
• Strict adherence to API and ASME standards ensured high-quality work.
• Leading product line standardization, improving engineering, ensuring compliance with company standards. 
• I effectively managed and coordinated the smooth transition of engineering for 5 product lines from our Houston site to the Veracruz site, guaranteeing complete adherence to company requirements and standards.

Jan 2007- March 2008

Design Engineer 

Hydril Pressure Control • Veracruz, MX

• Developed designs in strict accordance with ASME SECTION VIII Div. 1, API 6A, and 7-1 & 7-2 standards.
• Managed two product lines in Oil & Gas pressure control, focusing on API and ASME compliance.
• Utilized Pro-Engineer Wildfire for efficient design work.
• Produced precise drawings with geometric tolerances according to ASME Y14.5-2004 standards.
• Collaborated seamlessly with departments in Veracruz and Houston, including Sourcing, Commercial, Materials, Manufacturing, and Quality to align designs with standards and organizational needs.

Oct 2004- Dec 2007

Product Engineer

Schneider Electric • Monterrey, MX

• Supported and managed 6 production lines for contactors, starters, coils, and magnets.
• Oversaw 3 production lines for 30-600 amp Bus ways plug-in units.
• Successfully transferred 3 production lines from Oxford, Ohio, USA.
• Analyzed and resolved design issues, enabling the release of new designs.
• Led the development of new materials and collaborated with suppliers on prototypes.
• Evaluated and onboarded new suppliers, obtaining workshop approvals for parts, optimizing manufacturing processes.

Jun 2002- Sep 2004

Mechanical Design Engineer

Whirlpool Mexico-Laundry Technology Center • Monterrey, MX

• Led impactful cost reduction, design improvement, and functionality enhancement initiatives, consistently achieving results.
• Introduced new models to boost manual washer load capacity within existing platforms, achieving substantial cost savings.
• Excelled as an Approval and Evaluation Engineer, specializing in DFMEA development, comprehensive test planning, and efficient supplier collaborations for import product packaging.
• Emphasized robust testing to drive cost-effective improvements in mechanical, electrical, and materials aspects.

Apr 2001- May 2002

Process Engineer

Delphi Delco electronics • Reynosa, MX

• Manage 2 product lines of front and side impact sensors for GMC trucks, ensuring efficient production and quality compliance.
• As a process engineer, I was part of the team to implement a clean room, led machine installation, testing, and validation for sensor manufacturing. 

Senior Engineering Manager

HMH • Baker Hughes • Veracruz, MX   September 2018 – September 2024

• Autonomously manage 5 engineering product lines for Oil & Gas pressure control, adhering to API and ASME standards.
• Oversee design, analysis, and engineering change requests for troubleshooting.
• Globally collaborate across departments.
• Develop precise 3D models, drawings, and Bills of Materials.
• Ensure compliance with API 6A, 7-1, 7-2, 16A, ASME Section VIII Div 1, V, IX standards.
• Lead comprehensive training for Veracruz site employees.
• Leading successful engineering-led audits for API, ASME, and ISO certifications.

April 2010 – September 2018

Design Engineer Leader

Baker Hughes • GE Oil & Gas• Veracruz, MX

• Led 4 design engineers, 4 drafters, and 2 interns in managing 5 product lines for Oil & Gas pressure control.
• Strict adherence to API and ASME standards ensured high-quality work.
• Spearheaded design, analysis, and change management.
• Supported global teams in Veracruz, Houston, MENAT, Alaska, and LATAM.
• Developed and released assets meeting API 6A, 7-1, 7-2, 16A, and ASME standards.
• Proficient in GD&T, Pro-E, materials, NDE, welding, and showcased technical leadership.
• Provided critical training to new Veracruz site employees for effective manufacturing contributions.

Apr 2008- March 2010

Design Engineer Supervisor

GE Oil & Gas • Veracruz, MX

• Led 4 design engineers and 3 drafters, in managing 5 product lines for Oil & Gas pressure control.
• Strict adherence to API and ASME standards ensured high-quality work.
• Leading product line standardization, improving engineering, ensuring compliance with company standards. 
• I effectively managed and coordinated the smooth transition of engineering for 5 product lines from our Houston site to the Veracruz site, guaranteeing complete adherence to company requirements and standards.

Jan 2007- March 2008

Design Engineer 

Hydril Pressure Control • Veracruz, MX

• Developed designs in strict accordance with ASME SECTION VIII Div. 1, API 6A, and 7-1 & 7-2 standards.
• Managed two product lines in Oil & Gas pressure control, focusing on API and ASME compliance.
• Utilized Pro-Engineer Wildfire for efficient design work.
• Produced precise drawings with geometric tolerances according to ASME Y14.5-2004 standards.
• Collaborated seamlessly with departments in Veracruz and Houston, including Sourcing, Commercial, Materials, Manufacturing, and Quality to align designs with standards and organizational needs.

Oct 2004- Dec 2007

Product Engineer

Schneider Electric • Monterrey, MX

• Supported and managed 6 production lines for contactors, starters, coils, and magnets.
• Oversaw 3 production lines for 30-600 amp Bus ways plug-in units.
• Successfully transferred 3 production lines from Oxford, Ohio, USA.
• Analyzed and resolved design issues, enabling the release of new designs.
• Led the development of new materials and collaborated with suppliers on prototypes.
• Evaluated and onboarded new suppliers, obtaining workshop approvals for parts, optimizing manufacturing processes.

Jun 2002- Sep 2004

Mechanical Design Engineer

Whirlpool Mexico-Laundry Technology Center • Monterrey, MX

• Led impactful cost reduction, design improvement, and functionality enhancement initiatives, consistently achieving results.
• Introduced new models to boost manual washer load capacity within existing platforms, achieving substantial cost savings.
• Excelled as an Approval and Evaluation Engineer, specializing in DFMEA development, comprehensive test planning, and efficient supplier collaborations for import product packaging.
• Emphasized robust testing to drive cost-effective improvements in mechanical, electrical, and materials aspects.

Apr 2001- May 2002

Process Engineer

Delphi Delco electronics • Reynosa, MX

• Manage 2 product lines of front and side impact sensors for GMC trucks, ensuring efficient production and quality compliance.
• As a process engineer, I was part of the team to implement a clean room, led machine installation, testing, and validation for sensor manufacturing. 

Mechanical and Electrical Engineer 

ITESM-Campus Monterrey

1995-2000