Turn your shop into a high-throughput, low-scrap operation.
I help metal fabrication and sheet-metal shops increase throughput, cut setup time, and clean up their Amada punch/laser workflows — without buying more machines or burning out your team.
Manufacturing engineering — from the inside.
I’m Marcos Favela, a manufacturing / process engineer who lives in the world you’re operating in right now: Amada punches and lasers, tower systems, panel benders, press brakes, hardware insertion, and constant pressure to get more out of what you already have.
I’ve worked on the floor and in engineering to:
- Rework tool layouts on Amada turrets to eliminate wasted hits and air time
- Tighten up nesting strategies for high-mix, low-volume work
- Standardize materials, gauges, and routings to simplify planning
- Cut setup times on press brakes and panel benders using lean / SMED principles
- Support capital justification for automation by proving real throughput gains
Now I work directly with shops that want that same level of optimization — without the cost and delay of hiring a full-time process engineer.
How I can help your shop, starting this month.
Every engagement is focused on measurable improvements: more parts out the door, less overtime, fewer headaches for operators and supervisors.
Virtual Shop & Program Review
We walk your current process, nests, tooling, and bottlenecks. I give direct, actionable recommendations you can implement immediately.
- 1–2 hour video call
- Review of photos, videos, or sample programs
- Written summary of quick wins & next steps
Typical investment: $150–$300/hour
On-Site Throughput & Setup Optimization
I come to your facility and work directly with your machines, operators, and leadership to remove bottlenecks and lock in better processes.
- 1–3 days on-site
- Amada punch/laser tool layout & nesting review
- Press brake & panel bender setup reduction
- Improved routings, standard work, and KPI targets
Typical investment: $2,500–$5,000 per project
Monthly Engineering Support
For shops that want a go-to process engineer without adding headcount. Ongoing optimization, program review, and engineering support.
- Monthly check-ins (virtual)
- Priority support for new problems and projects
- Continuous improvement roadmap
Typical investment: $1,000–$3,000/month
The kinds of results we’re aiming for.
Every shop is different, but the patterns repeat: too many setups, too many remakes, too much tribal knowledge, and not enough clear standards. Here’s what we change.
Amada Punch / Laser Optimization
Clean, intentional tool layouts and nesting strategies that respect your mix, sheet sizes, and downstream operations.
Press Brake & Panel Bender Flow
Reduce setup time, standardize tools, and keep operators running instead of hunting for punches, dies, and programs.
Routing & WIP Reduction
Simplify how parts move through your shop. Less wandering, less WIP, more jobs flowing cleanly from blanking to bending to hardware.
Data-Backed Capital Planning
When it’s time to talk new equipment, you’ll have hard numbers on real throughput and bottlenecks — not guesses.
Simple, practical, and built around your schedule.
No giant binders or vague “lean events.” Just a clear sequence to understand your shop, prioritize the biggest wins, and get them implemented.
We spend 20–30 minutes walking your current bottlenecks, machines, mix, and goals. If I can’t help, I’ll tell you.
You send photos, videos, and sample programs/nests. I map out quick wins and, if needed, propose an on-site visit.
We work machines, tools, and processes directly. Operators and leads are involved so the changes actually stick.
You get a short, practical action plan. We schedule a follow-up to verify the gains and decide what to tackle next.
Common questions from shop owners & plant managers.
What size shops do you work with?
Mostly small to mid-sized fabrication and sheet-metal shops — from a single punch/laser up to multi-machine cells with automation and towers.
Do you only work with Amada equipment?
My deepest experience is with Amada (EML, turrets, tower systems, brakes, panel benders), but the same process principles apply to other OEMs as well.
How quickly can we start?
Remote reviews can usually start within a week. On-site work depends on travel and your production schedule — typically 2–4 weeks out.
Will this disrupt production?
The goal is the opposite. We work around your schedule and focus on changes that reduce chaos, rework, and firefighter mode — not create more of it.
Can you help justify new equipment?
Yes. By understanding your true constraints and current throughput, we can build a data-backed case for automation or replacement equipment if it’s actually needed.
How do we know if this is worth it?
If we can’t clearly see a path to a return many times larger than my fee — in overtime reduction, higher throughput, or reduced scrap — we don’t move forward.
Tell me where your shop is stuck.
Share a few details about your machines, mix, and biggest headaches. I’ll respond with next steps and, if it makes sense, a link to book a free 20-minute call.
Direct contact
Prefer to skip the form? Reach out directly:
Email: favmark2@gmail.com
Phone: 630-294-7723
LinkedIn: LinkedIn profile link here
Let me know:
- Where you’re located
- What equipment you’re running
- What “better” would look like 6–12 months from now
From there, we’ll decide together if a remote review or on-site engagement makes the most sense.