Leonardo Ruiz Garcia

Leonardo Ruiz Garcia has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Leonardo is currently working as a Manufacturing Engineer II at Freudenberg Medical since March 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Production Engineer I at Safran from March 2021 to March 2022.

Before joining Safran, Leonardo worked as a Material Analyst at Adient from October 2020 to February 2021. Leonardo was responsible for analyzing materials and optimizing processes to improve efficiency.

Leonardo also gained valuable experience during their time at UC Santa Barbara as a Fire Student Inspector from July 2019 to June 2020. In this role, they implemented a control system to track work orders and update fire reports. Leonardo also conducted on-site inspections to identify potential issues and risks in building constructions.

In addition, Leonardo served as the Chief Executive Officer at IV Oil Changes from June 2019 to June 2020. Leonardo managed the company's social media presence and customer database to reduce costs. Leonardo also conducted vehicle inspections and performed oil and filter changes to generate additional income.

Leonardo's early career includes internships at Connectpoint Inc. as a Manufacturing Engineer Intern from November 2018 to June 2019, and at Vascular BioSciences as a Mechanical Engineer Intern from April 2018 to December 2018. During these internships, they gained experience in manufacturing engineering, using tools like SolidWorks to update fixtures and improve production efficiency.

Prior to their internships, Leonardo worked at Kmart Corporation as a Sales Associate for a brief period from August 2017 to October 2017. Leonardo provided customer assistance and engaged in product conversations.

Lastly, Leonardo began their professional career at Ocean Breeze International as a Maintenance worker from June 2014 to January 2017. Leonardo carried out routine building maintenance tasks, such as plumbing repairs and replacing fixtures.

Overall, Leonardo Ruiz Garcia has accumulated a range of experiences in manufacturing engineering, production, materials analysis, fire inspection, and maintenance throughout their career.

Leonardo Ruiz Garcia obtained their Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara, completing their studies from 2016 to 2020. In addition to their formal education, they also hold various certifications. These include a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) certification from Safran, obtained in December 2021, and a Six Sigma White Belt Certification from The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC), obtained in October 2020. Leonardo has also obtained several certifications related to SOLIDWORKS, such as Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate and various SOLIDWORKS-related certifications from LinkedIn. Moreover, they have obtained coaching licenses from the U.S. Soccer Federation, including a GRASSROOTS 11v11 IN-PERSON COACHING LICENSE and GRASSROOTS 9v9 IN-PERSON COACHING LICENSE, both obtained in October 2019.