Owner of full program management responsibility for their system and are held accountable to deliver targets. Acts as single point of contact for program to Functional Engineering. Bridges the gap between Functional Engineering and program delivery by managing the process, metrics, and deliverables to meet program targets and timing.Responsible for all Body Exterior from sheet metal, body structures, frames, closures, handles, latches, ornamentation, fascias and lighting as well as Body… Show more Owner of full program management responsibility for their system and are held accountable to deliver targets. Acts as single point of contact for program to Functional Engineering. Bridges the gap between Functional Engineering and program delivery by managing the process, metrics, and deliverables to meet program targets and timing.Responsible for all Body Exterior from sheet metal, body structures, frames, closures, handles, latches, ornamentation, fascias and lighting as well as Body Interior Instrument panel, console, seats, displays and switches. Show less

Manage and coordinate a team of Interior Trim engineers for in-house design, release and launch of Hard Trim, Soft Trim, Overhead Systems and NVH Systems for 2 high profile programs, Bronco and F-150. Drive product actions adhering to all product development processes (design, development, validation and launch) meeting all design requirements. Responsible for leading the team to meet or exceed organizational objectives Manage delivery of each component design & timing to ensure flawless… Show more Manage and coordinate a team of Interior Trim engineers for in-house design, release and launch of Hard Trim, Soft Trim, Overhead Systems and NVH Systems for 2 high profile programs, Bronco and F-150. Drive product actions adhering to all product development processes (design, development, validation and launch) meeting all design requirements. Responsible for leading the team to meet or exceed organizational objectives Manage delivery of each component design & timing to ensure flawless delivery for programs. Manage financial status-to-target for each commodity on each programExperience in launch, root cause design and manufacturing issues to quickly develop and implement permanent solutions as well as implementing changes on injection molding and secondary toolingDemonstrated ability to lead complex problems with cross-functional teams and communicate progress with Senior Management. Led F-150 engineering team remotely from Mexico due to COVID travel restrictions and successfully launched in November 2020.Led Bronco engineering team from Validation to Launch. Guarantee all interior components were delivered on time, with quality and assembly plant concerns were addressed. Led cross-functional teams through validation for Bronco 5DR and 3DR, including testing for New Technology for Side Air Curtain on an open-air vehicle, resulting in multiple filed for patents and being currently used in vehicle. Developed new supplier in Ford systems as well as deliverables to ensure PPAP for over 100 new components. Show less

2-year international assignment relocating from Mexico to Michigan. Single point of contact for Interior and Exterior commodities with Design Studio in Dearborn and Engineering in Mexico. Increased expertise to operate independently while facilitating upstream and downstream communication between Product Development Centers. Developed jointly with Color and Material strategy for interior, exterior and vehicle combinations to define color, material, texture and gloss for all appearance vehicle… Show more 2-year international assignment relocating from Mexico to Michigan. Single point of contact for Interior and Exterior commodities with Design Studio in Dearborn and Engineering in Mexico. Increased expertise to operate independently while facilitating upstream and downstream communication between Product Development Centers. Developed jointly with Color and Material strategy for interior, exterior and vehicle combinations to define color, material, texture and gloss for all appearance vehicle components. Lead successfully several cross-functional teams to handle multiple complex work-streams and building partnerships of highly motivated team members empowered to create a New Bronco Brand. Faced with confidence and resilience several challenges creating Bronco DNA while planning and executing First Bronco Easter Egg Strategy. Managed Marketing, Design and Engineering team to execute New Bronco Series Nomenclature, Decals and First Edition Series. Body Interior background and strong engineering skills allowed to manage multiple cross-functional teams to meet design intent while acknowledging program’s costs targets. Manage cross-functional team of Design, Engineering, Marketing and Manufacturing to deliver stylish execution while meeting cost and timing targets. Drive feasibility and design issues to resolution. Manage checkbook to deliver Color & Material strategy for target customer for vehicle interior and exterior components.Product has been awarded JD Appeal for 2 years in a row based on Styling, Color and Material Strategy and User Experience Show less

Lead engineer for Instrument Panel integration and cockpit assembly. Supported Customer Clinic at Irvine California to have a closer interaction with final customers, gain better understanding of their habits, complaints and vehicle usage. Successfully completed studio gateways on time from early feasibility to final design approval. Collaborated with electrical and interior team to package stand-alone display to improve interior appearance as well as complying with European and North American… Show more Lead engineer for Instrument Panel integration and cockpit assembly. Supported Customer Clinic at Irvine California to have a closer interaction with final customers, gain better understanding of their habits, complaints and vehicle usage. Successfully completed studio gateways on time from early feasibility to final design approval. Collaborated with electrical and interior team to package stand-alone display to improve interior appearance as well as complying with European and North American regulations.Traveled to Merkenich and Valencia to build network as lead contact with Purchasing and Suppliers based in Europe. Capable of handling technical discussion with supplier regarding manufacturing process for plastic components and assembly processes. Responsible for supplier sourcing process by market testing in order to have the most competitive supplier. Accountable for leading purchasing, finance, engineering and suppliers to deliver program targets. Show less

Developed in-house high appearance components for both programs from studio interface, design validation through program launch. Designed and released finish panels to comply with instrument panel new surface. Knowledgeable in different decoration technologies such as paint, chrome plate, natural wood and leather wrapping. Managed several build to print suppliers to achieve quality, cost, tooling and PPAP for all components. Successfully launched vehicle at Kentucky Truck Plant.

Developed interior content for specific market requirements due to Venezuelan government regulations. Designed a unique soft trim cover to conceal fuel tank to achieve maximum trunk occupation, customer appeal, best in class execution and cost targets. Interaction with local and foreign supplier base.

Internship in a plastic manufacturing company. First approach to plastic industry and manufacturing processes such as injection and blow molding.