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South Carolina, United States

Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

As head of the SQE team at Bosch, I was responsible for overseeing more than 130 regional suppliers servicing global business across 5 divisions and 20 plants, delivering approximately 90 million parts monthly. My team was responsible for supplier development, technical onsite support on stamping process, problem-solving support, continuous improvement activities, and new projects.In addition to managing the SQE team, I led the Regional VDA 6.3 Auditing Team, conducting around 100 audits annually, ensuring successful closure, implementation, and validation. I also managed the Problem-Solving Expert Group, providing advanced RedX and Six Sigma as problem-solving methodologies to the region.One of my key accomplishments was spearheading digitalization initiatives in the region, working closely with global experts to design and implement low-code platforms such as Outsystems, Power Apps, Power Automate, as well as BI tools such as Power BI and Tableau. By leveraging these technologies, we were able to achieve significant improvements in quality, productivity, and efficiency.Overall, my strong leadership, strategic planning, and technical expertise have enabled me to drive transformational change and achieve outstanding results in my role at Bosch

Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

As a Senior Manager for a Regional Supplier Enabling Program, I have honed my skills in coaching and mentoring high-performance teams to achieve their full potential in supplier development, continuous improvement projects, and strategy execution. I have extensive experience in designing and implementing regional initiatives using user experience (UX) foundations, resulting in transparent and easy-to-follow processes.One of my significant contributions has been the design and implementation of a Lean Assessment Tool with five dimensions, including Project Management and Core Tools, Shop Floor Management, Leadership, Problem Solving, Local Competency, and Quality Basics. I also provide support on new project core tools training and execution, including SPC, MSA, PPAP, FMEA, and APQP.In addition to my regional strategy development expertise, I am also skilled in Business Intelligence (BI) systems, having designed and implemented a Supplier Enabling BI Dashboard, Regional Q-Statistics Dashboard, Q-Stats Data Analytics practices, TPM Auditing app, and capacity analysis app using Outsystems. Furthermore, I have designed Statistical Analysis tools for problem-solving, process capability, and SPC using Python and Jupyter Notebook, Pandas, Numpy, and other libraries.As a member of the Bosch Talent Pool, I continuously seek to develop my skills and knowledge. I am a collaborative and results-driven leader who is passionate about fostering a culture of continuous improvement and achieving excellence in all areas of operations.

Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

As a Senior Manager for a Regional Top Focus Program, I have extensive experience in staff development and cross-functional leadership. On this role, I led a team of 6 global technical experts in the North America region, responsible for managing critical suppliers, crisis management, and supplier development.With a strong analytical background, I designed, implemented, and executed improvement strategies for the most critical suppliers in the region, resulting in significant performance improvements. I have also implemented Operational Excellence and Performance Management practices, which have led to more than a 90% improvement during the program's duration.I developed and shared best practices that were foundatioms of multiple regional benchmark initiatives. These initiatives focus on leadership, communication, systems, risk management, and business process improvement. Additionally, I have developed a regional strategy and Business Intelligence (BI) systems that coordinate shutdown and restart activities globally, ensuring seamless operations.In line with my commitment to continuous improvement, I was instrumental in the regional development of digitalization tools, resulting in annual savings of more than 60K. I was catalyst to create a collaborative and results-driven environment which fostered a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

Corporate Supplier Quality Regional Manager leading cross-functional teams to achieve quality objectives.• Supervised a team of 8 global quality technical experts across the North America region (MX, US and CA) and 5 divisions.• Created and implemented a competency building evaluation and training program that combined quality engineering and casting expertise resulting in +25% improvement in performance.• Provided Quality System Management and Technical support to ~200 regional suppliers (casting, stamping, machining, assemblies, sintered parts) delivering over 1K parts to 7 plants located across different regions and countries (NA, LA, EU, AP).• Coordinated improvement programs, problem-solving (e.g. six sigma), Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), process improvement (achieving an 80% variation reduction), PPAP, and cost reduction initiatives at suppliers. Also participated in VDA6.3 audits and actively contributed to purchasing sourcing decisions (119K Mio EUR/yr).• Led regional head count planning, 8D improvement program, Shop Floor Management, Operations Management, Critical process assessments, regional localization, and SQA competence management.

Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

As the Claims Management, Concessions, and PPAP Release Manager, I oversaw the quality of around 700 suppliers and 10,000 parts in the system, delivering approximately 3,000 parts on a monthly basis. My responsibilities included managing the incoming inspection process, supply chain management, and cost recovery efforts.To ensure a high-quality system, I supervised 18 employees and two sorting companies with 30 employees each. I successfully implemented and maintained quality system policies and procedures, resulting in a 30% reduction in quality issues and a 90% increase in cost recovery.Additionally, I was the main contact for the central purchasing department during executive review meetings and ISO/TS external audits, scoring zero non-conformities. I also received positive evaluations on the associate survey for 2011, ranking in the top 5 benchmarks divisionally.During my two years of training as a junior manager, I gained valuable experience in logistics, quality, purchasing, manufacturing, and finance. I used my expertise to reduce waste of resources and improve efficiency according to Lean 7 wastes in multiple locations, including San Luis Potosí and Toluca in Mexico, and Bühl in Germany.

•Designed and taught computer-aided design (CAD) software and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) courses to students, inspiring them to create innovative projects in the field of new product development.•Improved the effectiveness of the training program by developing a computer-based training (CBT) module, which provided a more interactive and engaging learning experience for students.•Collaborated with faculty members and industry professionals to create and implement a comprehensive curriculum that aligned with industry standards and best practices.•Provided guidance and mentorship to students, helping them to develop their technical and soft skills, and prepare for their future careers in engineering.•Continuously assessed and evaluated the effectiveness of the training program, incorporating feedback from students and faculty to improve the curriculum and delivery methods.•Maintained up-to-date knowledge of the latest trends and advancements in CAD software and GD&T, ensuring that the training program remained relevant and current.•Supported the department's mission and goals by contributing to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, and participating in departmental meetings and committees.

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, De

As an Engineering Change/Quality Coordinator, my primary responsibility was to ensure customer satisfaction by serving as the main point of contact for all internal and external customers in Quality/Engineering. Additionally, I led a team of 15 auditors during safe launch periods and provided training to employees in quality assurance, quality control, work instruction, 5s, safe launch, and part and process changes.In this role, I coordinated process and part changes between plants and directed and consigned parts suppliers. I also implemented quality core tools, served as an internal auditor, and was the quality leader for Plant TS Certification and PSO (the first module plant in North America). Additionally, I was responsible for the Claims management process, which served as a benchmark for modular plants.To enhance quality control measures, I implemented layered process audits, and even programmed a Visual Basic for Applications Tool to support this process. I was also responsible for BOM administration, and I updated building systems in sequence to streamline manufacturing processes. As part of my efforts to improve manufacturing processes, I designed assembly fixtures to enhance assembly line efficiency.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

As a Product Manager of Hydraulic and Pneumatic applications, I was responsible for overseeing the plant engineering department and managing the human and material resources needed for the department's operations. I led a team of six engineers and three operators and conducted feasibility studies, defined assembly and test parameters for special products, and developed new products for both international and local markets. I was also responsible for problem resolution related to product performance.In my role as a Senior Design Engineer, I focused on hydraulic and pneumatic applications, including cylinders, power units, actuators, and automation. I designed products for the local market and implemented ISO 9001:2000 on the engineering department. As a certified internal auditor, I ensured that the department adhered to quality control standards.One of my key achievements was optimizing the design process for manufacturing fixtures prototypes. Specifically, I designed a passenger door system for Jakarta Indonesia railway application, which reduced design time by over 80% through the implementation of CAD Data management and design systems. Overall, my expertise in product management and design engineering allowed me to successfully deliver high-quality products that met the needs of international and local markets.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

As a Design Release Engineer and Program Manager for small cars suspension and brake systems, I was responsible for overseeing the design, development, and release of these critical components. My role involved implementing and defining cost reduction initiatives, driving assembly and design improvements, and overseeing project management efforts.One of my key achievements in this role was implementing cost-saving measures that reduced expenses while maintaining high-quality standards for suspension and brake systems. Additionally, I identified and implemented design improvements that improved product performance, durability, and reliability.As a Program Manager, I was responsible for overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that they were completed on time, within budget, and met quality standards. I achieved this by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, communicating project progress regularly, and identifying and mitigating risks as needed.Overall, my experience as a Design Release Engineer and Program Manager enabled me to successfully manage the development of small car suspension and brake systems, drive cost savings initiatives, and implement design improvements that enhanced product performance and reliability.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategic Management And Marketing

Master Of Engineering (M.Eng.), Quality And Productivity

Bachelor'S Degree Mechanical Engineering, Minor In Industrial Engineering

Certification, Six Sigma Black Belt

Diploma, Pcg – Management Competencies Improvement Program