Fausto Valenzuela
About Fausto Valenzuela
Fausto Valenzuela is an NPI and Project Engineer at Spectrum Brands, Inc., where he has worked since 2011. He has extensive experience in engineering roles across various capacities and locations, primarily in Mexico and the United States.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Fausto Valenzuela has been employed at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2011, serving as an NPI and Project Engineer for 13 years in Middleton, Wisconsin. His tenure at Spectrum Brands includes various roles, starting from 2000 when he worked as a Powder Coating Coordinator and Process Engineer until 2003. He later held positions such as Finishing Engineer Supervisor from 2003 to 2004, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from 2005 to 2007, and Advanced Manufacturing Engineer and Senior Industrial Project Engineer from 2004 to 2005. His extensive experience at Spectrum Brands highlights his expertise in engineering and project management.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role, Fausto Valenzuela worked in several engineering positions. He was a Finishing Industrial Engineer in the Brass Division at Schlage Locks from 1999 to 2000. He then transitioned to Spectrum Brands, where he served as a Powder Coating Coordinator and Process Engineer from 2000 to 2003, and as a Finishing Operations Coordinator from 2007 to 2008. His diverse experience in different roles and companies has contributed to his professional development in engineering.
Education and Expertise
Fausto Valenzuela earned his bachelor's degree from Universidad de Sonora, completing his studies from 1990 to 1995. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in engineering. He has developed expertise in various engineering disciplines, including process engineering, project management, and lean manufacturing methodologies, particularly Lean Six Sigma.
Career Timeline
Fausto Valenzuela's career spans over two decades, beginning in 1997 at Schlage Locks as a Process Engineer for knob lines and stamping die. He worked there until 1999 before moving to Spectrum Brands, where he held multiple roles from 2000 to 2008. His positions included Powder Coating Coordinator, Finishing Engineer Supervisor, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. In 2011, he took on his current role as NPI and Project Engineer at Spectrum Brands, marking a significant milestone in his career.