Championing quality transformation and operational excellence, my leadership at Aptiv as the Quality Director for the AMERICAS region emphasized strategic restructuring and problem-solving acumen. Our collective efforts led to a remarkable improvement in the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), reducing it to 0.92%, and significantly enhancing customer satisfaction through a 62% performance boost at a critical site.With a specialized focus on APQP, PPAP, and FMEA, I directed initiatives that culminated in achieving an acceptable BIQS level for GM within a mere six months and swiftly turned around the Saltillo site's quality performance with a dedicated SWAT team. These strategic actions reflect my commitment to excellence and a steadfast approach to quality and procurement management in the dynamic automotive sector.
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Quality Executive Freelance Consultant, Coaching And Business Plan And Growth StrategiesFreelanceMonterrey, N.L., Mx
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Quality Executive Freelance Consultant, Coaching/Business Plan/Growth StrategiesFreelance Feb 2022 - PresentMexico / Usa / China• Training / coaching regional companies to implement Automotive core tools for improvements. • Liaison on companies transfer/localization to Mexico (Hiring/ Training/ Legal advice networking).• Networking promoter to accelerate Greenfields’s transition in Mexico.• Guide employees through career transitions, including promotions, lateral moves, and changes in professional focus.• Core tools customization to non-Automotive industries (Hospitality/ Industrial / Construction/ Others).
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Quality Director AmericasAptiv Aug 2019 - Feb 2022Mexico, Usa, Honduras, Brazil• Oversaw APQP, Operations, EOS, and Warranties for AMERICAS Region.• Analyzed, identified, and implemented actions to correct poor-quality costs for AMERICAS’ plants.• Established Quality Transformation to achieve organization restructure.• Deployed problem-solving training for critical sites and projects.• Elaborated succession plans for critical roles on Quality Organization.Achievements• Achieved acceptable BIQS level (> Level 3) for GM in 6 months. • Set SWAT team at critical site to turn around poor-quality performance at Saltillo Site (4 months program).• Achieved improvement of COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) in the region to 0.92%.• Reduced customer complaints. Critical site performance improved 62%.• Executed APQP flawless launch for critical projects having ZERO complaints over ramp up stages (first 6 months).• Streamlined quality organization to be aligned with Plant needs, improving Customer care relationship and achieving seamless execution. -
Quality & Procurement Director AseanTe Connectivity Aug 2014 - Aug 2019Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam• Oversaw detailed strategy to develop and train quality and procurement teams in ASEAN region.• Analysis, Identification, and Implementation of actions to correct poor-quality controls that added cost for ASEAN plant start-up.• ECE deployment in ASEAN.• Toolbox standardization for AP region.• Quality and Procurement Global support for export businesses.Achievements• Start-up of new operation in Thailand, achieving flawless launch with Zero disruptions and incidents at customer site• Supplier certification for European customer (CONTINENTAL / BOSCH).• COPQ < 0.5% for startup operation.• Thailand plant IATF 16049 certification, leading plant for AP.• Material procurement productivity >5% in 4 consecutive years. -
Sqe Director Asia PacificTe Connectivity Jan 2013 - Aug 2014China, Korea, Japan• APQP Development & Implementation as global tracking system of AP Region.• Top focus supplier improvement plan development and implementation.• Cost walk leader for productivity improvement / cost reduction in AP.• Hiring & training for new SQE department. -
Purchasing/ Sqe ManagerMagna Powertrain China Feb 2007 - Jan 2013China, Korea, Japan• Program Management for large-scale manufacturing transfer to China.• Supplier Quality System simplification and implementation.• Technical Review coordination (Local / Global team).• Top Focus Improvement for Supplier Training and Deployment.• APQP Coordination for GF6 Oil Pump launch at STT (Canada) and KPI Development.• Lead Technical Reviews for new supplier in Asia (China, Korea & Japan).• Performed Global Capacity Levelling for GF6 components in 3 divisions.• Coached and Lead R@R Capacity Activities for Critical Suppliers (Korea & China).Achievements• Increased 15% capacity by applying TOC concepts to casting housing.• 100 PPMS target met for critical launch for Canadian STT operation.• Zero turnover on newly created team to support project launch (6 SQE and 1 supervisor). -
Gm Chemical And Electrical - Sqe ManagerGeneral Motors Jun 1999 - Dec 2006Mexico, Usa, Australia• Developed goals and objectives for Quality Engineers to track progress via established scorecards.• Scheduled Quality Performance reviews and established Action Plans to meet Quality Metrics per quality business plan.Achievements• Increased APV for electrical commodities in Mexico $2.8 to 5.6 M USD.• Special Assignment to HOLDEN Australia for VE project launch, Zero disruptions due to capacity constraints at supplier sites
Carlos Aranda Education Details
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Industrial And Systems Engineering
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Carlos Aranda attended Stanford University, Instituto Tecnológico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey / Itesm.
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