Victor Hugo González
Summary/Skills Translator with 21 years of experience in the engineering and manufacturing industry. Ample knowledge in other major areas.

Education Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering UACJ 2006
Professional Experience • Freelance Translator 1995 – Present day
Freelance translator English-Spanish, Spanish-English. Native Mexican with education both in Mexico and the U.S. Lived in the Mexico-US border my entire life which provides insight regarding cultural references both from Mexico, as from the U.S. Worked translating many subjects, mainly engineering related, technical, operational, administrative, managerial, medical, legal, among others. Translating in parallel to working in manufacturing world which provides further knowledge of verbiage and terminology required for translation needs. Worked with companies in Mexico, USA and Argentina. Experience in use of memory tools (Trados)
Major translation customers: Johnson & Johnson, Cummins, Delphi, Federal Mogul, NCH, Lear, BRP, ExpressPoint, Grayling, Techworld, Petropac, Lexmark, Werner, Velcromex, Tennant, Honeywell, Bard Medical, Alcatel, Baker McKenzie, Baker Tilly, ViaSystems, First Alert, AO Smith, ASO, Hopkins.
• March 2015 – November 2015 Thrush, LLC Juarez, Mexico
Logistics, Materials and Operations Manager: Responsible for all matters related to logistics – inbound shipping of raw material from overseas sources (China and U.S.), work with Customs broker to import raw material in-bond into Mexico, shipping of finished product to customer in U.S., work with Customs broker for all matters related to importation and exportation of goods. Communication with suppliers for all matters related to purchase, shipment and quality verification of goods. Communication with customer for all matters related to shipment of finished product, planning, invoicing. Production planning based on customer needs and raw material availability. Communication with production supervisor for all matters related to production, employees, human resources related matters, hiring of required personnel. Work with materials personnel for all matters related to inventory management of raw material, both for production of finished product as well as packaging materials and MRO items required in plant. Work with materials personnel related to finished product management. Work with transportation company for all matters related to inbound shipments of raw materials and packaging, as well as outbound shipments of finished product, and shipping scheduling. Work with third-party quality company in China to inspect raw material prior to shipping to ensure proper incoming quality. Developed processes and procedures required in compliance with ISO-9001. Lead an extensive audit required for business relationship with new customer. Communication with all levels of the company related to any and all matters of the business.
• December 2008 – March 2015 Delphi Juarez, Mexico
Packaging Engineer and Supply Chain Leader: Responsible for analysis and implementation of improved logistics for inbound products for 7 manufacturing plants in Mexico and US. Analysis and design of packaging of components shipped by suppliers, as well as work with supplier toward improvements through redesign and testing which results in price reduction and logistics improvement. Work with new suppliers to define packaging required by manufacturing facilities depending on production line needs. Work with production scheduling to define inventory levels based on manufacturing facilities requirements. Lead extensive cost savings projects in logistics and packaging that resulted in significant savings for the manufacturing plants. Lead projects to implement vendor management inventory warehouse for use of four manufacturing plants, as well as setting up logistics to cover manufacturing requirements. Improvement of inbound logistics via value stream maps that allow a clear visibility of material transit with important cost savings in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Develop relationship with component suppliers globally and work as liaison to ensure supplier compliance with production needs, as well as create and provide all logistics required to ship and receive material for all 7 Mexico and US production plants.
• March 2008 – December 2008 Inteva Products Juarez, Mexico
Packaging Engineer / Shipping & Receiving: Responsible to implement returnable packaging for two manufacturing plant that ship product to OEM vehicle assembly plants. Lead a team of engineers working on logistics, industrial engineering and several cost savings projects. Negotiations with customer regarding packaging options. Negotiations with vendors with regards to packaging options. Management of Shipping and Receiving department for Inteva Juarez. In charge of logistics for inbound and outbound of small and large packages. Working closely with Customs broker on customs related issues.
• June 2007 – March 2008 Delphi Juarez, Mexico
Packaging Engineer Responsible to implement returnable packaging plans for two manufacturing plants. Product is shipped to OEM vehicle assembly plants. Lead a team of engineers working on logistics, industrial engineering and various cost savings projects. Negotiations with customer regarding packaging options. Negotiations with management regarding employees and implementation of several projects.
• May 2000 – October 2006 Federal-Mogul Juarez, Mexico
Packaging Engineer Responsible of design, implementation and improvement of packaging for automotive OEM and AM product. New packaging projects leadership, as well as participation on projects as a team member. Communication with suppliers on new items, cost reduction, and material and process improvement. Development of bills of materials, item masters, routings (in AS400).
• 1999 – 2000 Avery Dennison Juarez, Mexico
Translator English - Spanish Responsible of translating technical documentation for new manufacturing processes, as well as technical translation of outside sourcing to internal personnel.
• 1998 - 1999 Schleuniger Juarez, Mexico
• Inside Sales Sales staff of wire-cutting equipment to local manufacturing plants, responsible of providing technical information as well as support.