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APPLICATION & ATTRIBUTE SPV THERMAL SYSTEMS
Professional Summary

Experienced Engineering Supervisor in the Automotive Industry offering foundation in product development engineering, project management and design. Natural leader and networker with excellent organizational skills and knowledge on vehicle systems integration and thermal systems application delivered from concept through completion.

Skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Building
  • Technology integration
  • Project and Budget Management
  • Product development
  • Leadership skills
  • Strong analytical mind
  • Qualitative problem solving
Work History
03/2020 to CurrentApplication & Attribute Spv Thermal SystemsFord Motor Company | Santa Fe , Mexico, Mexico
  • Directed Future Air Conditioning Systems lifecycle application for ICE/HEV/BEV: design, integration, release and production support.
  • Provided technical direction on SUV and Pick Up Truck projects and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Coordinated project teams on thermal commodities development for 5 different scale vehicle programs (Ford and Lincoln 22 - 25MY).
  • Prepared, reviewed and coordinated documentation to support component design and system application.
  • Provided leadership to effectively steer plans for delivery.
  • Set and managed budgets for design verification testing, travel, prototypes, testing and cost reduction activities.
  • On boarded 9 new engineers, including training, mentoring and new hire documentation.
  • Provided technical engineering support and project management for design, engineering and development of AC lines, AC Compressors, components brackets, Condenser/OHX, HVAC module, among other thermal system products.
06/2018 to 03/2020Application Spvr Climate Control Systems Engr.Ford Motor Co | Santa Fe, Mexico, Mexico
  • Led Applications for Air Conditioning System Design, Development, Integration, validation and launch (Forward Model 20-22MY Expedition/Navigator and Edge/Nautilus SUVs along with Bronco AC lines)
  • Provided tactical leadership to effectively steer plans for all NA Climate Control Cost reduction delivery for 2019CY (4.5M usd).
  • Planned, defined and collaborated with cross funtional teams to meet refrigerant and air handling subsystem comfort attributes given requirements based on climate integration, IP, ducts and register themes final design.
  • Fostered and maintained collaborative professional working relationship with leadership team and team engineers.
  • Monitored program financial budgets to measure against program status, target and engineering concept quotes.
  • Completed full-scale commodity plans, including overseeing engineering activities, sourcing, design processes and validation (AC lines, AC compressor, AC condenser, HVAC module, sensors, etc).
  • Resolved problems proactively and decisively, applying business acumen and sound judgment.
  • Managed yearly budget~ 700K usd (materials and testing).
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.
12/2012 to 05/2018Design & Release AC Lines Spvr Climate ControlFord Motor Co | Santa Fe, Mexico, Mexico
  • Increased responsibilities to Climate Control Ford of Mexico Office in 300%
    from 3 to 15+ programs (from 2012 to 2015).
  • Increased company efficiencies up to 75% through ED&T (500K usd to 1M usd per program) reduction.
  • Worked successfully, maintained close communication with diverse cross functional teams to accomplish and address issues related to design and development.
  • Facilitated coaching and feedback for newer team members to guide their performance and professional development.
  • Delivered 15+ programs 2012-2015 per with consistent record of meeting timeline, scope and budget requirements.
  • Defined scopes, managed resources and oversaw component vs program timing plans in line with stakeholder and required deliverables.
  • Used well-organized and implemented Engineering Quality Operating System and Milestone delivery methodologies to efficiently manage project needs that improved time to engineer in ~6 hours per week per engineer and keep leadership informed of progress delivery and issues.
  • Improved commodity business plan for AC lines suppliers, in terms of capability and quality process (HVCC, ContitTech, TI Automotive, etc.)
  • Initiated market research studies, benchmarking studies with external consultants and reviewed findings to optimize sourcing approaches.
  • Led CAE durability for 100% of NA programs lead engineering activity.
  • Managed, mentored and developed team of 18 direct reports.
09/2011 to 12/2012Design & Release Engineer Climate Control SystemsFord Motor Company | Santa Fe, MX, Mexico
  • Led successfully A/C lines In House Design for Asia Pacific C segment- Escort 15MY China
    market; optimizing to only 3 iterations total design proposals before freezing,
    validating and P-releasing parts.
  • Successfully launch Escape 2013MY in Chongqing, CHINA at joint-venture Changan-
    Ford Plant-for Asia Market resolving quality and design issues.
  • Implemented Climate Control AC lines technical and design directions for APA/FoE/NA New models
  • Demonstrated leadership without role by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Edge, MKX, S-Max and Galaxy 2015MY- New Gen Design and release and
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing 1st China local A/C lines supplier with net cost down of 20% from original target.
  • Led Global AC underhood and underbody Design and release until 1st veh prototypes for Smax, Galaxy, Edge/MKX next gen 2016MY for China, NA and EUR market.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
07/2010 to 09/2011Engineering Team Leader- Climate Control Systems Ford Motor Company | Santa Fe, MX, Mexico
  • Developed and deployed new project/ strategy for AC lines In House design/ Build to print suppliers and implemented in NA programs 1st, then cascaded to Asia Pacific and Europe. Planning proposal and approval took 4 months for NA region.
  • Led project design and release engineering team, throughout entire project, drove strategy implementation, supported organizational growth to become global center of excellence.
  • Integrated process improvements for CAD design and engineering release workflow.
  • Spearheaded engineering design support for F150 and S550 pilot programs for AC lines in house strategy.
  • Produced 2D/ 3D routing designs with automated parametric template (internally team developed) with Catia V5.
  • Monitored design processes from conceptual phase through design phases.
  • Improved team employee satisfaction index from 70% (mid 2010) to 82% (mid 2011).
05/2009 to 06/2010Climate Control PD EngineerFord Motor Co | Santa Fe, MX, Mexico
  • Supported successfully Ford Fiesta 2011MY - Climate Control Refrigerant Subsystem application from last design phase through launch (Vehicle Design, Development, Validation).
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure timely delivery for Quality Analysis & Warranty Claims/Cost Reduction, product optimization activities.
11/2007 to 05/2009HVAC /PTC Project Design Engineer General Motors | Toluca, Mexico, Toluca
  • Provided resolution to variety of AC lines, cooling hoses and Transmission Oil Cooler design and quality issues for Hummer H3-H2, Colorado, Trailblazer, Uplander, Colorado and Cruze global platform.
  • Delivered successfully AC plumbing and power train cooling hoses, TOC lines- for OPEL global compact vehicles architecture: astra, cruze- 1st engineering resource (@Mexico) performing remote management release/ design activities with European suppliers, engineering, manufacturing teams, direct reporting GM Europe Function.
  • Collaborated with design and test attribute engineers to resolve issues to implement new IHX tecnnology for new Opel/GM Zafira 2012MY.
  • Delivered AC lines design processes from conceptual phase through job 1.
  • Planned, scheduled and coordinated detailed design phases for next Astra generation) developed on Germany, Korea and China.
  • Achieved cost reduction for over 200K Eur for 2008CY.
  • Co Led- cross-functional product meetings to discuss parts sourcing, lead times and production schedules.
10/2005 to 11/2007Mechanical Design EngineerNissan Motor Co. Ltd. | Toluca, Mexico, Mexico
  • Completed design, development and testing activities for HVAC module & Engine Cooling System Components (Radiator) for Versa 07MY and legacy programs: sedan, pick up.
  • Supported successful launch of Tiida/Versa.
  • Validated AC Condenser projects on corrosion bench, calorimeter and vehicular test for performance and durability assessments.
  • Achieved 12usd avg veh, ~400K usd annual savings- cost reduction for Condenser serpentine to parallel flow tech design change.
  • Improved HVAC design from warranty Claims & Quality Analysis (JD power) through statistical tools (FTA, 5W2H, fish bone, six panel, etc).
  • Created HVAC studies and roadmap for cost reduction ideas based on performance results.
Education
06/2011MBA | Organizational ManagementUniversidad Autonoma Del Estado De Mexico (UAEM), Toluca
12/2004Bachelor of Science | Mechatronics EngineeringTec De Monterrey (ITESM), Toluca
01/2004University Exchange Program | Industrial And Product DesignUniversite De Technologie De Troyes (UTT), Troyes, France
Certifications
  • Project Management, Stratominds, 2017
  • Innovation and creativity workshop by Marcio Ballas, 2017
  • Leaders Implementation, Franklin Covey, 2016
  • The 7 habits of highly effective people for managers/ Franklin Covey, 2016
  • Quality Systems, Robustness tools, 2012
  • Salaried Supervisor Institute, Ford, 2011
  • Six sigma - Green Belt, 2010
  • GD& T Fundamentals, 2010
  • Systems Engineering, Ford, 2009
  • HVAC/ PTC sizing Training - 2008
  • HVAC integration Training- 2008
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Ford Motor Company
  • Ford Motor Co
  • General Motors
  • Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

School Attended

  • Universidad Autonoma Del Estado De Mexico (UAEM)
  • Tec De Monterrey (ITESM)
  • Universite De Technologie De Troyes (UTT)

Job Titles Held:

  • Application & Attribute Spv Thermal Systems
  • Application Spvr Climate Control Systems Engr.
  • Design & Release AC Lines Spvr Climate Control
  • Design & Release Engineer Climate Control Systems
  • Engineering Team Leader- Climate Control Systems
  • Climate Control PD Engineer
  • HVAC /PTC Project Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer

Degrees

  • 06/2011 MBA | Organizational Management
    12/2004 Bachelor of Science | Mechatronics Engineering
    01/2004 University Exchange Program | Industrial And Product Design