Efren Ramirez Encinas
León,Guanajuato
Summary
Professional with strong background in supplier quality management, ensuring compliance and excellence in product standards. Skilled in quality assurance, risk assessment, and process optimization. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and driving impactful results. Respected for reliability, analytical thinking, and unwavering commitment to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supplier Quality Engineer
General Motors De Mexico
02.2019 - Current
- Managed relationships with key suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships that benefited both parties involved. Supplier base development for Thermal and Chassis SMTs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential supply chain risks and develop contingency plans accordingly. Problem Solving and identifying risks in Complicated Supply base.
- Leading Launching and Current production activities for PPAP. Set up ongoing supplier site evaluation parameters to maintain quality control standards over long-term relationships.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of suppliers' facilities to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (IATF, APQP)
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by sharing best practices derived from successful supplier engagements.
- Led training sessions for supplier quality management best practices, ensuring a thorough understanding of organizational expectations.
- Global Read Across platform development and implementation for GM Mexico.
- Lead Auditor IATF Certification
Supplier Quality Assistant Launch Leader
General Motors De Mexico
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Conducted audits for compliance with industry regulations, ensuring consistent product safety and performance.
- Define Strategies for risk assessment and support SMTs responses for PPAP and Run at Rate metrics during Launch Phase.
- Participated in regular review meetings with management and other team members, providing insight into quality performance metrics and offering suggestions for ongoing improvement initiatives.
- Maintained accurate documentation of quality control activities, ensuring traceability and accountability throughout the production process.
- Performed risk assessments on new processes or products entering production lines, mitigating potential negative impacts on overall product quality levels.
- First Truck Launch to accomplish 85% or above for Final PPAP Gate.
Design Engineer
General Motors De Mexico
10.2014 - 03.2017
- Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.
- Streamlined the design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of engineering designs into final products.
- Brainstormed with product designers to implement and refine new manufacturing processes.
- Improved product quality by conducting detailed design reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Responsible of Design Alternatives for components and systems. Propose Advanced Technology projects for AC Lines.
Planner Engineer
Fuerza Hidráulica Y Neumática
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
- Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving cost/efficiency.
- Identified potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Management of requisition and projects for several Automotive Suppliers and OEMs.
- Development/training for/from different brands/process and equipment.
Department of Engineering and Testing
MEI Group Queretaro
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Attending the needs of the project to be transmitted to the area of manufacturing and assembly.
- Development of procedure and application process for International new projects and concepts.
- Management of project release from the basic
concepts through the real prototype. - Design of machinery for testing new and repair projects.
Design Engineer
LYM De Mexico
05.2008 - 08.2011
- Department of engineering. Implementing software/standard work from 2D to 3D software.
- GD&T directions for manufacturing process.
- Interdisciplinary work with different areas as blueprints to production department.
- Reverse Engineering to optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.
Education
M.D. - Global Automotive Manufacturing Engineering
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI10-2025
M.D. - Automotive Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico Y De Estudios Superiores De
QueretaroBachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Hermosillo
HermosilloSkills
- Advanced problem solving
- Quality management systems
- Auditing techniques
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Failure modes and effects analysis
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Active learning
Certification
- IATF LEAD AUDITOR
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Supplier Quality Engineer
General Motors De Mexico
02.2019 - Current
Supplier Quality Assistant Launch Leader
General Motors De Mexico
03.2017 - 04.2019
Design Engineer
General Motors De Mexico
10.2014 - 03.2017
Planner Engineer
Fuerza Hidráulica Y Neumática
10.2013 - 10.2014
Department of Engineering and Testing
MEI Group Queretaro
09.2011 - 12.2011
Design Engineer
LYM De Mexico
05.2008 - 08.2011
- IATF LEAD AUDITOR
M.D. - Global Automotive Manufacturing Engineering
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
M.D. - Automotive Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico Y De Estudios Superiores De
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Hermosillo
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