Gerardo Lara

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Project Management & High Direction at Universidad IBERO Saltillo @ Stellantis
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Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, Mexico
About Gerardo Lara

Electromechanical Engineer with an MBA, 27 years of experience into Automotive Industry.- General Knowledge: Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, "WCM" (World Class Manufacturing) methodology, Continuous Improvement Techniques, Kaizen. - International experience: Liaison between International Manufacturing Engineering and Mexico Plants with the aim of developing new assembly processes for Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant & Saltillo VAN Assembly Plant.

Gerardo Lara's Current Company Details
Stellantis

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Project Management & High Direction at Universidad IBERO Saltillo
Employees:
19
Gerardo Lara Work Experience Details
  • Stellantis
    Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Biw
    Stellantis Nov 2021 - Present
    Saltillo, Coahuila De Zaragoza, México
  • Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
    Manufacturing Engineer General Assembly/Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Jul 2016 - Dec 2021
    Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant, Saltillo, Coahuila
    Manufacturing process design, supplier management, solution, selection and supervision of construction, installation and launch on General Assembly lines for Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant & Saltillo VAN Assembly Plant. Keeping track of product changes, estimating impact costs for modifications in production lines and estimation of future product manufacturability. Lines were designed with lean manufacturing concepts under FIAT - Chrysler standard adherence. Deploy and follow manufacturing strategies that focus in the achievement of the Plant KPI’s. Assure the “WCM” (World Class Manufacturing) System implementation at Chassis assembly process. Responsible to buy and implementation of systems such as multi spindles for wheels, trailer hitch, exhaust, prop shaft, EHCU brakes modules and PM/Nox sensors assemblies.Facilitating appointments of individual project teams. Ensuring the delivery of new products from projects to the appropriate level of Quality on time and within Budget, in accordance with the program plan. Managing communications with all stakeholders (engineering, purchasing, suppliers and Plant representatives). Successful support for 2016 MY, 2017 MY & 2019 MCA MY Launch for Truck Assembly Plant & VAN Assembly Plant.
  • Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
    Manufacturing Process Engineer General Assembly (Expatriate)/International Manufacturing Engineering
    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Jul 2013 - Jul 2016
    Headquarter Building (Ctc) Michigan, Usa
    Liaison between International Manufacturing Engineering and Mexico Plants with the aim of developing new assembly processes for Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant & Saltillo VAN Assembly Plant. Analyze and develop feasibility studies of components versus process in Team Center program.Working with Product Engineering to identify potential impacts at Chassis and Final line areas (GA) due new launches for STAP & SVAP.Develop/update process sheets related to 2014 MY, 2015 MY & 2016 MY projects for Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant & Saltillo Assembly VAN Plant.Develop PFMEA’s for new process for Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant & Saltillo Assembly VAN Plant. Support digital scroll for new 2014 MY & 2016 MY projects.Follow up the bulletins comes from Product Engineering for new projects.
  • Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
    Manufacturing Engineer Biw/Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Jun 2008 - Jul 2013
    Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant, Saltillo, Coahuila
    Elaborate studies & implement trucks projects, develop the feasibility required for Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant. Responsible for buy and implementation of flexible assembly process automated to produce the Box complete assembly for a new truck RAM.Managing communications with all stakeholders (engineering, purchasing, suppliers, plant representatives, in order to create an accurate process and facilitate RAM Box, CNG, Gooseneck, etc.) using welding robots, sealing robots, material handling robots, plasma cutting robots and different kind of conveyors. Ability to develop systems which are capable to produce 3 different models plus 1 piloting for 5.7” Box, 6.4” Box & 8.0” Box assembly process. Leading a team of suppliers and engineers toward design, manufacturing, integration, testing, installation and final validation.Successful support during 2010 MY, 2012 MY & 2013MY Launch for Trucks. RAM 2013 MY named North America Truck/Utility of the Year 2013.
  • Chrysler
    Manufacturing Engineer Biw / Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
    Chrysler Jun 2004 - Jun 2008
    Headquarter Building Santa Fe, Ciudad De México
    Elaborate studies & implement automobile projects, develop the feasibility required for Toluca Assembly Plant. Responsible for development a flexible assembly process automated to produce the underbody for new JC-49 vehicle (Journey) using Versa-roll System from COMAU PICO industries capable to produce 3 different models plus 1 piloting, which it was the first Versa-roll designed & installed to produce Underbody assembly in the world. Leading a team of suppliers and engineers toward design, manufacturing, integration, testing, installation and final validation.Assembly process included rails assemblies, engine compartment, front & rear floor assemblies and several automation solutions, representing savings to the company by $ 5.0 million USD. Leading the actions between engineering, purchasing, suppliers, plant representatives.Successful support during Launch ramp for new JC-49 vehicle (Journey).
  • Chrysler
    Process & Warranty Engineer / Ultrasonic Weld Coordinator Biw/Quality
    Chrysler Jan 1999 - Jun 2004
    Toluca Assembly Plant, Toluca, Mex
    Quality Launch coordinator for Dimensional and Weld activities to comply Quality objectives during launch ramp for new PT-27 vehicle (convertible)Leading Dimensional and Weld activities to comply Quality objectives and support to launch new PT-44 vehicle (PT- Cruiser).
  • Daimler Chrysler
    Cmm Dea Programmer & Weld Coordinator Biw/Quality
    Daimler Chrysler Jul 1994 - Jan 1999
    Toluca Assembly Plant, Toluca, Mex.
    Responsible for elaboration and development of CMM programs for DEA machines, successful support to launch for new JX-27 vehicle (Sebring convertible).Responsible for coordinating Dimensional reports using Statistical methods to define root cause for functional & dimensional issues at BIW area, Stamping area & GA area.

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Gerardo Lara works for Stellantis

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Gerardo Lara's current role is Project Management & High Direction at Universidad IBERO Saltillo.

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Gerardo Lara attended Universidad Iberoamericana Torreón, Tecnológico De Monterrey, Instituto Tecnológico De Toluca.

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