Kayla Sandoval

Worked as a technician that helped customers design and create physical models from three dimensional designs (SolidWorks, CAD). I grew very familiar with the delicate manufacturing process of rapid prototyping (as well as machine capabilities) and the chemistry involved with removing filler material from a designed part.

While at Ashly Audio. I was responsible for making minor improvements to the processes that run several different unit models at Ashly. I primarily was responsible for the documentation of the processes.

Toyota is the industry leader in manufacturing. Toyota was the originator in creating the Lean Manufacturing model that many companies around the world now use today. While at Toyota, I learned the basic principles around TPS, which is the refined version of Lean, which Toyota now employs. Tools including Continuous improvement, the DMAIC cycle, ‘Genchi genbutsu’, and ‘Jishuken’ were strategic tools I also learned while at Toyota.

My current understanding of the Lean Manufacturing model revolves around the basic cycle of observation, testing, efficiency analysis, optimization, solution development and implementation. This was all just to help rid the workplace of nuisances including repetitive strain injuries, defects in the end product, reduce costs of operation and increase in the overall efficiency of a process with a reduction of tact time. Being a part of the Facilities Control group meant that I was able to see many aspects of physically how a product is built and many aspects that help to maintain the factory that produces these products. Facilities Control: Outside of production, but still an integral part of production.

I was given the opportunity to work in diverse groups that included Chemical engineers, Environmental engineers, Fire Safety specialists, electrical engineers and design contractors to create a floor plan for a new building at the TMMK site. Toyota was and is a great company to work for. Check out the link below for specifics on what I did while at Toyota.