Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
Automotive quality professional with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing quality, supplier quality, process improvement, systems and process audits, and operational excellence within the automotive industry. Throughout my career, I have supported manufacturing organizations in strengthening their quality management systems, improving production processes, solving complex manufacturing problems, and achieving better results in customer and certification audits. My expertise includes supporting automotive suppliers and manufacturing plants in areas such as: • Process audits based on VDA 6.3 • Internal audits and system development aligned with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 • Preparation and recovery from customer audits • Continuous improvement and manufacturing process optimization • Structured problem solving in production environments • Implementation and strengthening of Core Tools (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC) • Supplier quality development and process capability improvement I work closely with production, quality, logistics and engineering teams to identify process gaps, reduce variation, improve process control, and implement practical solutions that improve operational performance and customer satisfaction. My experience includes working with global automotive suppliers and manufacturing organizations, supporting initiatives such as: - Process stability and risk reduction - Reduction of quality issues and customer complaints - Strengthening internal audit programs - Preparation for customer and certification audits - Development of robust manufacturing and quality processes I am particularly passionate about helping organizations transform audit findings and production problems into opportunities for sustainable process improvement and operational excellence. Organizations looking to improve audit performance, strengthen quality systems, optimize production processes, or resolve complex quality issues, I would be glad to connect and explore how my experience can support your team.
• Managed quality improvement projects at five different client sites, implementing quality management systems and improvements in production process. • Led IATF16949, ISO9001 and VDA6.3 2nd party audits and ISO9001 3rd party audits. • Managed supplier quality issues, PPAP approval, SCAR, and root cause analysis. • Led resolving customer complaints, implementing corrective actions, and achieving removal of business holds. • Managed the Implementation and improvements of Core Tools, achieving process capability improvements and KPI compliance. • Led Implementation QMS to achieve ISO9001 certification, risks analysis, and KPIs development • Provided Core Tools and Internal Auditors training. • Led teams to implement improvements in manufacturing processes using PDCA/8Ds methodologies and R-PFMEA (Reverse PFMEA). • Backlog Reduction: Resolved production and delivery backlogs to meet customer deadlines: Demand analysis, Capacity analysis, Delivery recovery, Production-logistics synchronization. Kanban Systems Implementation: Optimized production flows using Kanban techniques Grammer USA Nov 2019- Mar 2020: Flow analysis, Inventory calculation, Replenishment planning, Visual material control. • Capacity Planning: Evaluated and secured machine capacities to ensure uninterrupted production: Demand analysis, Production capacity analysis, Logistics balance, Bottleneck prevention. • Acted liaison between Mercedes-Benz and Supplier on logistics issues: OEM-Tier 1 management, Logistics coordination, Supply chain resolution, Customer-supplier logistics communication. Products/Processes experience: Automotive (electrical wiring harnesses, high voltage harnesses, seatings, consoles, assembly, ultrasonic welding, automotive exterior lighting, batteries, battery cables, crimping, soldering) Plastic injections processes (connectors, interior and exterior parts). Steel clamps PCBs Safety alarms. Commercial seatings. Appliances. Painting Motorcycles. Printing labels.
Audits/Inspection
Supplier Quality, Improvement Projects, Troubleshooting support, ISO9001,IATF, VDA6 3 audits and QMS implementation.
• Accountable to lead, plan, schedule and conduct quality system internal audits (ISO9001:2008 and ISO/TS16949), coordinate external audits and guide external auditors. - Continuously review, update, and improve, quality manual, procedures, processes and work instructions. - Review and validate the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions of internal and external audits. - Conduct processes, product and system audits. - Coordinate, schedule, plan and conduct Layered Process Audits and communication of the final results. - Plan and prepare Management Review meetings in annual basis. - Supervisor of Control of documents and records, including engineering changes documentation, - Audit and Complete self -assessments required by customers, conduct internal audits based on Customer Specific Requirements, conduct ISO9001 and ISO/TS16949 first party audits at ECI, and partner facilities. - Conduct Systemic Corrective Actions Analysis for main issues reported by the LPAs in monthly basis. - Support to conduct VDA audits at sites of partner plants.