DESIGN ENGINEERING GROUP MANAGER - REGIONAL GROUP LEAD ENGINEER
GENERAL MOTORS DE MÉXICO-Toluca Regional Engineering Center
Keywords
Engineering
HVAC
Strategic Thinking
Leadership
Problem Solving
Project Management
Systems Integration
Budgeting
Propulsion
Automotive Industry
Skills
Mechanical Engineer with 20+ years of experience in the Automotive Industry in engineering with experience in project management, systems integration, product design/development/release, validation and manufacture of new products as well as managing new projects on engineering and cross-functional areas and problem solving activities.
10 years of experience in leadership positions as Group and Regional Manager in areas like Design and Engineering (R&D) leading design, development and integration of components and systems, start-up groups, hiring process, work load and budget planning, among others.
EXPERTISE
Project Management. Planning and execution of strategies to develop current and future projects.
Building global relationships between different engineering groups, suppliers and assembly plants.
Work projects with cross-functional groups as well as cross-cultural teams and program execution. Experience with teams from USA, Canada, Korea, Brazil, China, and Germany.
Building, managing, planning, coordinating and executing strategies on cost reduction projects.
Engineering, design, development, release, and lead executions for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) and PTC (Powertrain Cooling) Systems and components.
Design and development of plastic components (injection and blow molding), rubber hoses, plumbing (steel and aluminum), heat exchangers, system integration.
SKILLS
Engineering / Design / Development Products / Problem Solving
Communication and motivation / Leadership / Budget and Personnel Management / Team Building / Strategic thinking
Oriented to team work / work with integrity and quality / work under pressure
Results and process oriented / High sense of customer focus
Black Belt in DFSS certification
10 years of experience in leadership positions as Group and Regional Manager in areas like Design and Engineering (R&D) leading design, development and integration of components and systems, start-up groups, hiring process, work load and budget planning, among others.
EXPERTISE
Project Management. Planning and execution of strategies to develop current and future projects.
Building global relationships between different engineering groups, suppliers and assembly plants.
Work projects with cross-functional groups as well as cross-cultural teams and program execution. Experience with teams from USA, Canada, Korea, Brazil, China, and Germany.
Building, managing, planning, coordinating and executing strategies on cost reduction projects.
Engineering, design, development, release, and lead executions for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) and PTC (Powertrain Cooling) Systems and components.
Design and development of plastic components (injection and blow molding), rubber hoses, plumbing (steel and aluminum), heat exchangers, system integration.
SKILLS
Engineering / Design / Development Products / Problem Solving
Communication and motivation / Leadership / Budget and Personnel Management / Team Building / Strategic thinking
Oriented to team work / work with integrity and quality / work under pressure
Results and process oriented / High sense of customer focus
Black Belt in DFSS certification
Project history
11/2014
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05/2018
* Responsible for design execution, follow Best Practices and deliverables for all projects for GMNA Region - A/C
Ducts and Outlets for all GMNA programs. Report to GMNA Director
* Group Lead Engineer and main liaison with Program Management for Next Gen Full Size Truck for HVAC /PTC
Plumbing and Functional Black Plastics
* Implementation of Quality Process and Standard Work for all Projects under my responsibility - ZERO DEFECT
OBJECTIVE
* Responsible for continuing improving and implementing the Best Practices, CABIN Standard Work and Quality
Process to release math data with Zero defects in the Design Group.
* Responsible for the planning, management and lead budget and resources for the HVAC/PTC group for the
programs under my responsibility
* Responsible for the engineering support and implementation of final component at Assembly Plants in the USA,
Canada, Mexico, Korea and China.
* All Design Group was certified as DFSS Black Belt.
Ducts and Outlets for all GMNA programs. Report to GMNA Director
* Group Lead Engineer and main liaison with Program Management for Next Gen Full Size Truck for HVAC /PTC
Plumbing and Functional Black Plastics
* Implementation of Quality Process and Standard Work for all Projects under my responsibility - ZERO DEFECT
OBJECTIVE
* Responsible for continuing improving and implementing the Best Practices, CABIN Standard Work and Quality
Process to release math data with Zero defects in the Design Group.
* Responsible for the planning, management and lead budget and resources for the HVAC/PTC group for the
programs under my responsibility
* Responsible for the engineering support and implementation of final component at Assembly Plants in the USA,
Canada, Mexico, Korea and China.
* All Design Group was certified as DFSS Black Belt.
09/2011
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11/2014
ENGINEERING GROUP MANAGER - REGIONAL
GENERAL MOTORS DE MÉXICO-Toluca Regional Engineering Center
* Responsible for the Design and Release execution and deliverables for all projects in HVAC/PTC group for
GMNA Region. Responsible for HVAC Modules, Ducts and Outlets
* Responsible for the planning, management and lead budget and resources for the HVAC/PTC group for the
programs under my responsibility
* Responsible for Technical support for other cross-functional areas like purchasing and quality for sourcing
suppliers
* Responsible for the engineering support and implementation of final component at Assembly Plants in USA,
Canada, Mexico, Korea and China.
* Responsible for keeping Tooling and Piece Cost under Program targets. Avg. Tooling Budget for Program $6M
USD.
* Implementation of Standard Work for the Group under my responsibility
GMNA Region. Responsible for HVAC Modules, Ducts and Outlets
* Responsible for the planning, management and lead budget and resources for the HVAC/PTC group for the
programs under my responsibility
* Responsible for Technical support for other cross-functional areas like purchasing and quality for sourcing
suppliers
* Responsible for the engineering support and implementation of final component at Assembly Plants in USA,
Canada, Mexico, Korea and China.
* Responsible for keeping Tooling and Piece Cost under Program targets. Avg. Tooling Budget for Program $6M
USD.
* Implementation of Standard Work for the Group under my responsibility
04/2011
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08/2011
ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR
GENERAL MOTORS DE MÉXICO-Toluca Regional Engineering Center
* Junior Manager - Responsible for the Design and Release execution and deliverables for HVAC/PTC group for
GMNA Region.
* Responsible for the planning, management and lead budget and resources for the HVAC/PTC group for the
programs under my responsibility
GMNA Region.
* Responsible for the planning, management and lead budget and resources for the HVAC/PTC group for the
programs under my responsibility
01/2006
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04/2011
ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR ENHANCEMENT CREATIVITY LEAD - Regional
GENERAL MOTORS DE MÉXICO-Toluca Regional Engineering Center
* Supervisor - Responsible for the Design and Release execution and deliverables for HVAC/PTC group for GMNA
Region. Direct report to the Group Director and indirect report to GMNA
(USA) Executive Director.
* Startup New Group - Applied Targeted selection process to staffing an Engineering group. Interview process -
12 Engineers hired in 2007 under my responsibility.
* ECT Lead for GMNA Region - Direct Report to GM-NA Executive Director. Development, implementation and
lead cost reduction strategies for North-America Subsystem Group and co-work with the Global Lead and
Global Purchasing group. Establishment and execution of technical strategies while supporting commercial cost
reduction activities to achieve team targets. Avg. Annual direct cost reductions $1,2M USD during 3 years.
Region. Direct report to the Group Director and indirect report to GMNA
(USA) Executive Director.
* Startup New Group - Applied Targeted selection process to staffing an Engineering group. Interview process -
12 Engineers hired in 2007 under my responsibility.
* ECT Lead for GMNA Region - Direct Report to GM-NA Executive Director. Development, implementation and
lead cost reduction strategies for North-America Subsystem Group and co-work with the Global Lead and
Global Purchasing group. Establishment and execution of technical strategies while supporting commercial cost
reduction activities to achieve team targets. Avg. Annual direct cost reductions $1,2M USD during 3 years.
11/2002
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07/2004
DESIGNING ENGINEER
GENERAL MOTORS DE MÉXICO-Toluca Regional Engineering Center
* Product design, development and release HVAC and PTC components
* Responsible for Engineering and Design components and meet specifications, timings and tool requirements as
well as manufacturing design. Engineering Support for Assembly Plant and Suppliers
* Lead, coordinate and support launch events at the Assembly plant to implement final component.
* Implement and coordinate aggressive targets on costs reduction for HVAC/PTC components and
implementation timings for new/current programs. Targets were achieved successfully.
* Responsible for Engineering and Design components and meet specifications, timings and tool requirements as
well as manufacturing design. Engineering Support for Assembly Plant and Suppliers
* Lead, coordinate and support launch events at the Assembly plant to implement final component.
* Implement and coordinate aggressive targets on costs reduction for HVAC/PTC components and
implementation timings for new/current programs. Targets were achieved successfully.
11/2000
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10/2002
DESIGNING ENGINEER
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION; NACG - Engineering and Development Center
NACG - Engineering and Development Center; Flint, MI.
GMTG PCC. - GM Truck Group; Pontiac, MI.
* Lead the Design, development, validation and release of HVAC and PTC components.
* GM Engineering Support for Assembly Plant and Suppliers. Engineering on-site support for Assembly Plants
* Coordinate and Lead Design Review meetings and Product Development meetings reporting to Managers and
Directors.
All targets and dates were met, leading to a successful launch of the new PROGRAM on July 2003.
GMTG PCC. - GM Truck Group; Pontiac, MI.
* Lead the Design, development, validation and release of HVAC and PTC components.
* GM Engineering Support for Assembly Plant and Suppliers. Engineering on-site support for Assembly Plants
* Coordinate and Lead Design Review meetings and Product Development meetings reporting to Managers and
Directors.
All targets and dates were met, leading to a successful launch of the new PROGRAM on July 2003.
08/1999
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10/2000
DESIGNING ENGINEER
GENERAL MOTORS DE MÉXICO-Toluca Regional Engineering Center
* Product design, development and release HVAC and PTC components
* Responsible for engineering and design components and meet specifications, timings and tool requirements as
well as manufacturing design.
* Lead and manage projects & issues within the HVAC/PTC Area
* Engineering Support for Assembly Plant and Suppliers
* Lead, coordinate and support launch events at the Assembly plant to implement final component.
* Responsible for engineering and design components and meet specifications, timings and tool requirements as
well as manufacturing design.
* Lead and manage projects & issues within the HVAC/PTC Area
* Engineering Support for Assembly Plant and Suppliers
* Lead, coordinate and support launch events at the Assembly plant to implement final component.
05/1999
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07/1999
PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER
RDS / GMM-Toluca
* Contract by RDS working in GENERAL MOTORS DE MÉXICO-Toluca Regional Engineering
* Product design, development and release Body Trim components.
* Product design, development and release Body Trim components.
10/1998
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04/1999
PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER
General Motors Corporation - TECH CENTER
General Motors Corporation - TECH CENTER; Warren, Michigan
* 6 months International Assignment - On-the-job training in the design area for the Small Car Group in Warren
Tech Center
* Design Support for Small Car Programs.
* 6 months International Assignment - On-the-job training in the design area for the Small Car Group in Warren
Tech Center
* Design Support for Small Car Programs.
06/1997
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11/1997
MANTEINENCE TECHNICIAN
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
* Lead Project as social work to update the electric system on the "Universe" and "Earth" sections of the Museum.
* The main achievements were the energy savings and the annual cost savings with the improvements
for the equipment and maintenance of the electric system.
* The main achievements were the energy savings and the annual cost savings with the improvements
for the equipment and maintenance of the electric system.
02/1997
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07/1997
TEACHER-COURSE FACILITATOR
ANAHUAC UNIVERSITY Students
* Course given in the facilities of Universidad Iberoamericana.
* Course to design, develop and build an electric car, in the category of "electraton" (go-kart style) for the
competition of the Third Electraton Mexico Championship 1997. During the time the competition lasted there
were given external support that helped the team to have a better understanding of the car. The car built on
this course ended on second place of the championship.
* Course to design, develop and build an electric car, in the category of "electraton" (go-kart style) for the
competition of the Third Electraton Mexico Championship 1997. During the time the competition lasted there
were given external support that helped the team to have a better understanding of the car. The car built on
this course ended on second place of the championship.
Local Availability
Only available in these countries:
Mexico
Live in México but Open for travel National and International, Open for change residence depend on project scope and offer
