Edita Vargas Tanaka
About Edita Vargas Tanaka
Edita Vargas Tanaka is a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Ichor Systems, Inc., where she has successfully completed continuous improvement projects that save the company over a million dollars annually. She leads and mentors junior engineers and interns while providing upper management with cost analyses and designing efficient manufacturing tools.
Work at Ichor Systems
Edita Vargas Tanaka has been employed at Ichor Systems, Inc. as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer since 2017. In this role, she has completed several continuous improvement projects that save the company over a million dollars annually. She ensures that the company maintains a 100% market share of a specific product. Her responsibilities include leading and mentoring junior Manufacturing Engineers and Interns, providing support across various departments such as Estimating, Project Management, Purchasing, CNC Programming, and QA/QC.
Education and Expertise
Edita Vargas Tanaka earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the Mapua Institute of Technology. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which she applies in her current role. Her expertise includes designing fixtures and jigs/tooling that enhance manufacturing efficiency, as well as conducting cost analysis for assemblies and components undergoing process changes.
Background
Edita Vargas Tanaka has a background in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency. She actively participates in the Manufacturing Review Board (MRB), where she plays a crucial role in the dispositioning of non-conforming components, assemblies, and outsourced parts. Her involvement in these processes contributes to maintaining quality standards within the manufacturing operations.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Edita Vargas Tanaka has successfully led initiatives that result in significant cost savings for her organization. Her continuous improvement projects are instrumental in optimizing manufacturing processes and reducing non-value-added activities. She designs easy-to-build fixtures and jigs/tooling that minimize setup times and improve material yield, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing operational efficiency.