Reduced manufacturing orders awaiting engineering support.
Operations Systems Builder · Product Engineering Leader · AI Automation
I build production-ready products, systems, and teams.
I build the bridge between manufacturing reality and digital execution.
Design & Engineering Manager with 24+ years across ballistic/tactical product development, pattern and marker systems, production leadership, CAD/CNC automation, and full-stack operational platforms.
0+Years Experience
56→3Engineering Backlog
AI + ERPSystems Integration
$300KFirst-Year Savings
0New Certifications
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System Profile
Product + Ops + AI
Engineering execution with shop-floor clarity.
Operational impact
Measurable outcomes from engineering structure and automation.
Highlights from product readiness, documentation improvements, manufacturing preparation, and custom operational systems.
Improved engineering support speed and production continuity.
Reduced engineering issues affecting top-selling products.
Reduced one production process from 9–10 hours to under 3 hours per unit.
Estimated first-year savings from the custom engineering and production integration application.
Supported new products expected to generate annual margin over a projected five-year lifecycle.
Profile
Engineering precision connected to manufacturing execution.
Joel Banchs is a results-driven Product Engineer, Pattern Maker, Marker Maker, Graphic Designer, and Developer with deep experience in product development, production management, supervision, and front-end/back-end development.
His work focuses on transforming complex product requirements into repeatable manufacturing systems: accurate patterns, efficient markers, clear technical documentation, structured BOMs, production-ready templates, and digital tools that improve visibility across departments.
At Slate Solutions, he has strengthened engineering readiness for advanced ballistic protection and tactical equipment by aligning engineering, quality, production, and sales around better handoffs, manufacturability, and data-driven execution.
Core expertise
Where product engineering meets production execution.
A blend of hands-on manufacturing knowledge, technical product development, and software systems thinking.
Product Engineering
R&D, product evaluations, technical specifications, prototypes, production readiness, and bulletproof vest development.
Pattern & Marker Systems
Gerber Accumark pattern digitizing, marker creation, grading, yield improvement, Accunest, and marker scheduling.
Manufacturing Leadership
Production planning, team leadership, training, quality alignment, lean workflow improvements, and cross-functional coordination.
Automation & CNC
CO2 laser programming, CNC routing, sewing automation fixtures, clamps, palettes, cutting systems, and prototyping workflows.
Full-Stack Development
Web applications, APIs, dashboards, SQL/PostgreSQL databases, Node.js, React, WordPress, Proxmox, Docker, and Cloudflare.
Design & Brand Systems
Visual identity, technical documentation, product presentation, Adobe Creative Suite, marketing graphics, and web UI design.
Featured case study
Readiness Approval Process + operational integration platform.
A practical example of how standardization, workflow design, and software automation can scale production readiness.
Challenge
Before the improvement
- Production backlog waiting for engineering support.
- Recurring issues in top-selling product documentation.
- Unclear handoffs between engineering and manufacturing.
- Opportunities to improve material utilization and reduce recuts.
Approach
RAP became a repeatable readiness system
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Standardize readinessCreated a cross-functional RAP framework to align Engineering, Production, Quality, and Sales before production release.
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Improve technical handoffStrengthened BOM organization, trim lists, construction documentation, templates, and production support materials.
03
Digitize visibilityBuilt a custom web platform connecting sales, marker development, cutting operations, engineering, and production.
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Use automation and AI-assisted workflowsIntegrated ERP data with pattern and marker tools to improve tracking, material decisions, and operational visibility.
Experience
Career timeline.
Progressive growth from hands-on pattern and cutting operations to engineering management and digital manufacturing systems.
Design & Engineering Manager
Strengthened product readiness through RAP, technical documentation, BOM/trim organization, marker quality improvements, and custom operations software.
Full-Stack Developer & Client Projects
Built web platforms, APIs, PWAs, self-hosted servers, radio streaming systems, React Native mobile conversion, SEO improvements, and secure Cloudflare/Proxmox/Docker environments.
Production Manager / Engineering Manager
Led production teams, improved output and cycle time, supported new product launches, and developed Excel/VBA/SQL applications for production reporting.
Production & Engineering Leadership
Evaluated prototypes, supported product development, reviewed documentation, and led laser/CNC/sewing automation preparation.
Pattern / Marker Maker & Cutting Room Manager
Digitized and verified patterns, created production markers, improved fabric yield, managed cutting room teams, and trained users on Accumark workflows.
Selected projects
Practical systems with business value.
Projects spanning operational software, infrastructure, automation, and client-facing digital experiences.
Engineering + Production Platform
Custom web application connecting ERP data, marker development, cutting, engineering, sales, and production visibility.
Sinai Radio
Self-hosted radio streaming infrastructure using Proxmox, Docker, AzuraCast, WordPress, PWA conversion, JavaScript player, and React Native app conversion.
Twins V&A Cleaning Services
Responsive website, brand identity, direct messaging API integration, SEO improvements, and secure Cloudflare-hosted deployment.
Production Reporting Tools
Excel/VBA/SQL applications to retrieve orders, structure production-ready data, and report open, closed, and in-process work.
Laser/CNC Automation
CO2 laser workflows, RDWorks, V-Carve programming, prototyping, cutting-state development, and sewing automation fixtures.
Trading Bot Development
MQL4/C++-based automated trading strategies for MT4 with scheduled trade execution and reduced manual intervention.
Certifications
AI, automation, Lean innovation, and MVP validation training.
Recent professional development aligned with operational automation, AI-enabled workflows, product validation, and modern innovation methods.
Udemy • Mar. 23, 2026
AI Automation: Build LLM Apps & AI-Agents with n8n & APIs
Instructor: Arnold Oberleiter • 14.5 total hours
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Udemy • Feb. 26, 2026
AI for Business — AI 101 Fundamentals for Managers & Leaders
Instructor: Axel Rittershaus • 3 total hours
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Udemy • Oct. 6, 2024
Lean Inception: Design Thinking y Lean StartUp
Instructor: Paulo Caroli • 3 total hours
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Udemy • Oct. 6, 2024
Validate Your Business Idea with MVP — Minimum Viable Product
Instructor: Asen Gyczew • 2 total hours
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Technical stack
Tools and capabilities.
Gerber AccumarkPattern Design SystemMarker MakingAccunestAutoCADV-CarveRDWorksCO2 LaserCNC RouterExcel VBASQLPostgreSQLHTML5CSS3Bootstrap 5JavaScript ES6Node.jsExpress.jsReactREST APIsWordPressDockerProxmoxCloudflareGit/GitHubAdobe Creative SuiteBilingual EN/ES
Education & certifications
Formal training.
2015 • Fort Lauderdale, FLBS Electrical EngineeringITT Tech
2000 • Aguadilla, PRCAD DesignerUniversal Technology College
2006 • New YorkAccumark Software CertificationGerber Technology
2024 • OnlineFull-Stack Web DevelopmentHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node, React, PostgreSQL, Web3, DApps
2026 • UdemyAI Automation: Build LLM Apps & AI-Agents with n8n & APIsAI agents, n8n automation, LLM app workflows, and APIs.
2026 • UdemyAI for Business — AI 101 Fundamentals for Managers & LeadersAI fundamentals for leadership, business operations, and management decision-making.
2024 • UdemyLean Inception: Design Thinking y Lean StartUpProduct discovery, Lean Startup, Design Thinking, and collaborative innovation planning.
2024 • UdemyValidate Your Business Idea with MVP — Minimum Viable ProductMVP planning, early validation, and product-market learning.
In processMachine Learning in Data SciencePython and R
Contact
Let’s build production-ready systems.
Available for engineering leadership, manufacturing systems, product development, automation, technical documentation, and software-driven operational visibility.
Email[email protected]
LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/joel-banchs-316644a4
Phone(561) 669-5309
LocationRiviera Beach, FL
LanguagesEnglish / Spanish