Benny Lagueruela, P.Eng.
About Benny Lagueruela, P.Eng.
Benny Lagueruela, P.Eng., is a Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in managing new product introductions and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. He has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including Epocal Inc. and Gastops, and has a strong educational background in Industrial Engineering and Applied Mathematics.
Work at Gastops
Benny Lagueruela has been employed at Gastops as a Manufacturing Engineer since 2018. In this role, he coordinates New Product Introductions for both Industrial and Aerospace applications. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with engineering and quality standards, which is critical for maintaining the integrity of the products developed. Lagueruela's work contributes to the company's commitment to delivering high-quality solutions in the manufacturing sector.
Previous Experience at Epocal Inc.
Before joining Gastops, Benny Lagueruela worked at Epocal Inc. as Operations Manager from 2016 to 2018. He also served as a Manufacturing Engineer at the same company from 2013 to 2016. In these roles, he managed Incoming Inspection and Calibration Programs, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and Pratt & Whitney’s Aerospace Supplier Quality Requirements. His experience at Epocal Inc. involved implementing cost-reduction strategies and maintaining high quality standards in manufacturing processes.
Project Management at UNESCO
Benny Lagueruela worked as a Project Manager at UNESCO from 2007 to 2008 in Havana, Cuba. In this position, he was responsible for overseeing various projects, contributing to the organization's mission of promoting education, science, and culture. His role involved coordinating activities and ensuring that project objectives were met within the designated timelines.
Education and Expertise
Benny Lagueruela holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Sc.Eng.) from Universidad Tecnólogica de La Habana 'Jose Antonio Echeverría' (CUJAE), where he studied Industrial Engineering from 2000 to 2005. He further enhanced his expertise by studying Applied Mathematics at Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, where he completed a Six-Sigma specialist program from 2005 to 2006. This educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in manufacturing and project management.
Teaching and Consulting Experience
Prior to his engineering career, Benny Lagueruela served as an Instructor and Consultant at Universidad Tecnólogica de La Habana 'Jose Antonio Echeverría' (CUJAE) from 2005 to 2009. In this capacity, he provided instruction and guidance to students, sharing his knowledge in engineering principles and practices. This experience contributed to his development as a professional in the engineering field.