Industrial Engineer: Manufacturing & Projects Specialist

ADRIAN ROJAS ZAPOTITLA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONTACT

(55-222******* - Puebla - ***********@*****.***

Industrial Engineer with more than 10 years of experience in Manufacturing and Projects in the automotive sector. Experience leading teams, optimizing processes, and reducing costs. Focused on results, operational efficiency, and meeting KPIs. Specialist in designing new production lines, optimizing resources, and reducing waste. Skilled in decision-making, coordinating work teams, and effective communication.

FORVIA (Tier 1), Puebla.

TENNECO (Tier 1), Puebla.

MINGHUA (Tier 1), San Luis Potosí.

Program Manufacturing Leader

Process and Project Engineer

Project Leader / Sr. Process and Projects Engineer I created standardized worksheets (SWS, JBS, JES), 12% productivity increase. Introduction of a new drilling process and its optimization (750 KUSD annually). Coordinator of FMEA for the bending, drilling, and welding process, reduction from 135 to 60 PPMs. I carried out feasibility analysis of new projects, layout proposals, and capacity analysis. I coordinated a work team for initial deliveries with GM C1XX, improvement in welding tooling changes. G20LCI project launch for BMW, Bumpers in Injection, Painting, and Assembly processes. Project leader with 20 indirect reports.

I prepared and managed official PZS with the client (40 injection molds). Management of BMW B2B portal at user level for PQM, IPQ, and TEREG modules. Weekly reporting of BMW project and MHMX corporate. I led BMW G42, G87 JIS assembly lines and a TESLA Model Y bumpers JIT line, training 50 operators. I participated in obtaining IATF 16949 Certification with 0 non-conformities in the Assembly process. CMK studies that ensure process repeatability in Gluers, Punchers, and Welders. I led problem analysis according to the 8D methodology. Industrialize new technologies for new interior plastic projects, doors, and panels for TESLA Highland, FORD U718, Lucid Gravity, and Volvo N536 programs.

Management of a 4 MUSD budget per project.

Leader of a multidisciplinary team for new projects, around 15 people. Development and monitoring of deliverable schedules according to APQP methodology. Review of product specifications and process design; management of engineering change control. Implementation of traceability/conformity system on the production line (adhesive weight control). Responsible for process FMEA in TDC System and follow-up on action plans. I led maneuvers and installation of new equipment (ENGEL 2500T injection machines, ABB robots, and presses). March 2024 - October 2024

July 2022 - December 2023

May 2020 - July 2022

COINDU (Tier 2), Tlaxcala.

Project Leader

BMW G20 project launch, Seat covers in fabric, vinyl, and leather. Achievement of KPIs within target (deliveries, safety, cost, and quality). I managed the project plan (Gates, LOP, Risk Assessment, Ramp up) according to APQP. Obtained IATF 16949 Certification with 0 non-conformities in projects. Achieved a 57% saving in Direct Labor vs planned.

Achieved a 32% saving in Machinery vs Planned, refurbish. Increased efficiency from 30% to 62%, operational training in Romania. October 2018 - July 2019

NOVARES (Tier 1), Puebla.

Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Implementation of the LPA audit plan in its 3 different layers. Responsible for manufacturing lines of the VW (Golf A7), FCA, and Nissan injection process, Pillars A, B, and C. Balancing production lines, saving $38 KUSD per year. Monitoring and closing pending engineering changes, $240 KUSD. June 2018 - October 2018

SPECIALIST IN MANUFACTURING AND PROJECTS

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Lean Manufacturing (Advanced)

PFMEA (Advanced)

Kaizen (Advanced)

GD&T (Intermediate)

LANGUAGES

Spanish (Native), English (Advanced), German (Basic). EDUCATION

Instituto Tecnológico de Puebla

Management & Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Diploma in Lean Manufacturing

2009 - 2013

2014

MAGNA (Tier 1), State of Mexico.

Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for the manufacturing of assembly stations for HONDA 2XS and GM (AGS), exterior plastic parts. Coordination of the transfer of production cells from Magna Celaya to Magna Decoplas. Management and quotation of new projects, design of devices and secondary equipment for assembly, cutting, and welding of parts. I was responsible for the manufacturing processes of 14 assembly cells with clients such as Ford, Nissan, Honda, GM, VW, 2 ultrasonic welding machines; a JIS production system for Ford B299 fascias and the Bondcell sealing area for VW 324/325 Spoilers. Release of an automated welding cell, assembly of GM D2UC Rockers. Balancing of injection lines, annual savings of $18K USD. Manufacturing leader for Ford Q1 and GM BIQS audits. Leader and member of the Ergonomics and Industrial Safety Committee. May 2016 - June 2018

SMP (Tier 1), Puebla.

Industrialization Engineer

I developed technical documentation for the VW A6GP project. Preparation of specifications for assembly machines for central grilles. I developed process flows for new projects and defined MOD capacity in assembly and paint. Industrialization leader for AUDI and VW projects, plastic parts of the glove box and dashboard. Design and release of jigs for the paint booth.

Rehabilitation of stamping machines for Jetta A6 NF fascias for service parts. Coordination of paint booth expansion, Spanish supplier SISTEM CAR. I participated in quality circles, 3% SCRAP reduction in Highgloss paint booth. Sanding and polishing tests for material recovery, savings of $4 KUSD per month. March 2014 - April 2016

SUPPLEMENTARY TRAINING

AMEF 4th edition AIAG - June 2015

Ergonomics Training - November 2016

Norm ISO 9001:2015 - June 2019

Internal Auditor IATF 16949:2015 - February 2022

Core Tools - June 2022

SOFTWARE AND APPLICATIONS

Office

SAP

Autocad

Minitab

Power BI

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