Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Candidate (QMS Leader)
Resume:
JORGE HERNANDEZ
El Paso, TX 915-***-**** *********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/jorge-alberto-hernandez-castillo-4049161a0
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Quality Management Leader with 25+ years of experience overseeing Quality, Supplier Quality, Advanced Quality, and Environmental Management Systems across automotive, aerospace, EV, and hightech manufacturing. Strong background in APQP, PPAP, Lean Six Sigma, and supplier development with a proven ability to elevate quality performance, reduce defects, and strengthen supplier capability. Over 20 years of experience in procurement, contract negotiation, and vendor management. Adept at leading crossfunctional teams, driving continuous improvement, and implementing robust quality strategies aligned with organizational goals.
CORE SKILLS
Quality Management • Supplier Quality • Advanced Quality
APQP • PPAP • PFMEA • CTQ • DFMA • MSA
ISO 9001 • ISO 14001 • IATF 16949
Lean Manufacturing • Six Sigma Master Black Belt • Scrum Master
Root Cause Analysis • Risk Management • RCCA • MRB
Vendor Management • Procurement • Contract Negotiation
SAP • Minitab • AutoCAD • Microsoft Project • Solumina
EDUCATION
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt – Villanova University, 2021 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Automation & Communications – Universidad Interamericana del Norte, 2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Harvey Nash for Lucid Motors – Fremont, CA
Contract Supplier Engineer – PCBA / Powertrain 08/2025 – 10/2025
Supported supplier industrialization and quality readiness for PCBA and powertrain components.
Led supplier audits, corrective actions, and process improvement initiatives.
Provided Lean Six Sigma support to improve supplier capability and reduce variation.
AST SpaceMobile – Midland, TX
Quality Engineer 02/2025 – 07/2025
Executed quality signoff activities, RCCA, and MRB participation.
Reviewed inspection plans and ensured compliance with quality standards.
Led corrective actions and supported continuous improvement initiatives.
KARMA Automotive – Irvine, CA
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer 12/2023 – 02/2025
Managed supplier selection, APQP execution, and PPAP approvals for new and legacy programs.
Oversaw quality for metal stamping, exterior body components, and electronic enclosures.
Interpreted engineering drawings (CATIA, AutoCAD) and ensured supplier alignment with specifications.
TRO Manufacturing Co. – Franklin Park, IL
Quality Engineer 07/2019 – 11/2023
Managed Quality and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 9001 & ISO 14001).
Led customer and supplier audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects.
Supported metal stamping, machining, and sheetmetal operations with datadriven quality improvements.
RGBSI – Troy, MI (Concurrent with TRO)
Supplier Development Specialist
GE Appliances (Jan 2023 – May 2023)
Rivian Automotive (Nov 2021 – Sep 2022)
Executed supplier development projects, process improvements, and quality audits.
Strengthened supplier performance through capability assessments and corrective action leadership.
Containment Activities LLC – Juarez, MX
Quality Manager 10/2010 – 07/2019
Directed all quality operations for outsourced manufacturing services.
Created, implemented, and maintained ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
Led customer communication, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Continental Automotive – Juarez, MX
Advanced Purchasing Engineer 06/2008 – 10/2010
Conducted cost analysis, supplier negotiations, and procurement strategy.
Supported sourcing decisions for new product launches.
Siemens VDO – Juarez, MX
Advanced Quality Processor (2006 – 2007) Supplier Quality Management (2004 – 2005)
Managed supplier quality, nonconformance resolution, and corrective actions.
Negotiated with suppliers and ensured compliance with customer requirements.
HarperMex – Juarez, MX
Quality Engineer 06/2000 – 07/2004
Maintained quality systems and resolved customer quality issues.
Led corrective actions and supported continuous improvement activities.
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