Jorge Estrada Email & Phone Number

St. Charles, Il, Us

St Charles, Illinois, Us

Currently contributing to the successful development of the ECU ADM for the Corvette, spanning from Phase 1 (November 2023) to Phase 6 (June 2026). Orchestrated the PPAP process for semiconductors, identifying and addressing supply shortages or End-of-Life situations. Managed a project development involving design collaboration with Korea and manufacturing operations in China and Mexico.• Oversaw the end-to-end management of ECU programs, including Trailer Brake, Fuel Pump, Converter and Inverter, from Start of Production (SOP) to End of Life (10+ years), encompassing Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).• Managed the Kickoff to Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for Casting Case Tooling, which required new or refurbished tooling every 6 to 8 months.• Achieved timely completion of the program kickoff and the program development deliverables.• Streamlined the flawless global launch of the DCDC program.

Saitama City, Saitama, Tokyo, Jp

Recovered PPAP Approval and Tolling Invoicing for Stellantis program, assembly line, and injection tools. Organized PPAP process for semiconductors, identifying and addressing supply shortages or End-of-Life situations. Facilitated successful global launch of Mercedes-Benz Rear Lamps.• Oversaw planning, execution, and tracking of Jeep Grand Cherokee MY22 Rear Lamps ($12M investment) and MY23 X, V&Z Mercedes-Benz Rear Lamps ($15M investment) programs with manufacturing plants in Toluca and Juarez, Mexico.• Managed tooling (injection molds) transfer from Marelli's Italy site to Mexico manufacturing facility.• Led Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) team from May 2022 to November 2022.

Aurora, Ontario, Ca

Oversaw the planning, execution, and tracking of the following programs: MY22/24 VF Pro-master Camera Bezel Lamp (FCA) & MY23 VW316 (Volkswagen). Manufacturing Plants in Plymouth, MI and Queretaro, Mexico.● Launched the MY22 Promaster Camera Bezel program. ● Spearheaded the development of the MY24 Promaster Camera Bezel from concept design to KO phase. ● Brought the VW316 program from concept design to industrialization. ● Chaired a geographically dispersed global team across product design in Italy, tooling design in Canada, and PMO in the USA, ensuring successful project execution.

Saitama City, Saitama, Tokyo, Jp

Developed Ford's junior program managers, ensuring a pipeline of future talent. Promoted to Program Management Group Lead for Ford programs, demonstrating your leadership skills and expertise. Delivered a flawless launch for the MY18 Lincoln Navigator Rear Lamps program.● Guided the program management team for all Ford's projects, overseeing the planning, execution, and tracking of their development. ● Successfully launched the MY18 Lincoln Rear Lamps program, representing a $15 million investment.● Relocated from the Mexico plant to Marelli’s Design Center headquarters in recognition of my contributions and was awarded a permanent residency. ● Led the launch of a lighting projector program (including LED Matrix and Laser technologies) at a manufacturing plant in Juarez, Mexico.

St Charles, Illinois, Us

Directed the development of Seat Adjuster projects, coordinating/leading R&D groups in Juarez, Mexico and Germany. Developed quotes for potential new business opportunities in the North American and Asian markets. Managed the project and product lifecycles for Seat Adjusters manufactured at the Juarez, Mexico plant.

Dublin, Ie

Spearheaded the development of Automotive Instrument Cluster projects at the Mexico Design Center, ensuring seamless integration with manufacturing in Flint, MI and Reynosa, Mexico.

Los Alamitos, California, Us

Ink Jet Cartridges for Epson Printers. Mfg. Plant in Mexico.

Wire Harness for Telecommunications Market. Mfg. Plant in Mexico.

Wire Harness for Telecommunications Market. Mfg. Plant in Mexico.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Instruments Clusters for Automobiles. Mfg. Plant in Mexico.