Eric Leal
About Eric Leal
Eric Leal is a Manufacturing Engineer at Emerson Automation Solutions in Stafford, Texas, with a background in project management and quality supervision.
Current Role at Emerson Automation Solutions
Eric Leal is currently serving as a Manufacturing Engineer at Emerson Automation Solutions in Stafford, Texas, United States. In this role, he provides front-line technical support for manufacturing operations and designs custom tools to improve ergonomics and efficiency in the manufacturing process. He applies lean principles to optimize manufacturing processes and interfaces with PLC and robotic programs to streamline operations. Additionally, Eric communicates with cross-functional teams to design a manufacturing layout that maximizes efficiency and effectiveness.
Previous Roles at Emerson Automation Solutions
Eric Leal has held multiple positions at Emerson Automation Solutions. From 2019 to 2021, he worked as a Project Manager, managing the transfer of six new product families with an annual sales value of $40 million into the Stafford facility. Before that, he served as a Quality Supervisor from 2016 to 2019, focusing on enhancing material flow within the manufacturing facility and implementing automation equipment that reduced cycle time by 30%.
Professional Experience at Pentair Valves & Control and Schlumberger
Before his tenure at Emerson Automation Solutions, Eric Leal worked at Pentair Valves & Control as an Industrial Engineer from 2015 to 2016 in Stafford, Texas. During his time there, he was involved in various engineering tasks to support the company's objectives. Prior to that, in 2014, he worked as a QHSE Intern at Schlumberger for two months, gaining initial industry experience in quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.
Educational Background
Eric Leal earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Manufacturing Engineering from Texas State University, completing his studies from 2012 to 2014. Prior to this, he studied at The University of Texas at Austin from 2009 to 2012. His academic background in manufacturing engineering has provided a strong foundation for his professional career.