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FERNANDO SALAZAR

Manufacturing Engineering Manager
TOLUCA,MX

Summary

I am a very effective professional, with high strict adherence to all policies , rules and procedures of the company; my work discipline is intended to perform activities that add value to the company; Expert in problem solving that cause wastes and losses; I am always in movement looking for the continuous improvement of processes and procedures; with 33 years of experience in the metal-mechanic and automotive industry, I have the certainty and conviction to achieve all the objectives established by the top management; I am fan for ambitious challenges and objectives.

I have the proven experience to administrate people and projects above of $150 million of dollars, I have been the direct leader for the successful launch of the totally new Jeep Compass built at Stellantis Toluca Plant in 2017, and for the new truck to be built in Saltillo Truck by January 2019.

My passion is to be the leader. I believe firmly with the fact that people is the most important value of the organization

I have the knowledge of the real applications of Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools; Quality Assurance; PFMEA´s (Process Failure Mode Analysis) and DFMEA´s (Design Failure Mode Analysis); NX; knowledge of Welding Systems arc & fusion; Torque systems; Nachi, Fanuc and Comau robots; Kaizen philosophy; PLC; Automation of assembly lines; Project Management; Senior Management; World Class Technology and World Class Manufacturing. Seasoned Engineering Manager seamlessly integrates project technical aspects and makes information relatable to non-technical personnel. Experienced leader and program manager with 28-years history in field. Clear communicator, decision maker and problem solver. Decisive Engineering Manager, highly effective at operating in dynamic, high-pressure environments. Successfully handle multiple simultaneous responsibilities while exceeding objectives and satisfying tough clients.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

STELLANTIS MEXICO
01.1997 - Current
  • Lead and program manager to build new models for Toluca Assembly Plant, about to launch the first/three Jeep model without major issues. After engineering simulation and process optimization I could obtain a 25% of savings to the company based on the approved budget by upper management in France, for Welding Systems. Management of the program with Product engineering, Financial team, MCE, Plant people and Global Purchasing. Since September 2021. New mind set clearly understood in terms of investment, resources and total production cost
  • Lead and program manager since Planning step up to Pilot Production in BIW of the new pickup truck at Stellantis Saltillo Plant. Administration of integration suppliers: Kuka, ThyssenKrupp. Manage of 12 manufacturing engineers who directly reported to me. Accomplishment of all steps of the project on time and within approved budget. January 2017 to current.
  • Leader for the successful launch of the new Jeep Compass in Toluca Assembly Plant, program manager in BIW since Planning step up to Launch 2017. Administration and management of 15 Stellantis Corporation manufacturing engineers and 14 Stellantis Mexico manufacturing engineers who directly reported to me. Administration of three integration suppliers: Kuka, Comau and Hirotec. Solid interface with multifunctional areas in the organization, such as: Product Engineering; Purchasing; MLM, MCE, Logistics, Finance, Internal Control, Human Resources and Production Plant, as well in Mexico as in Stellantis corporation in Detroit. $140 million of dollars managed for Welding. Accomplishment of all the project steps on time, without issues and within approved budget.

Education

MBA - Direction And Strategy

ITESM
TOLUCA, MEX
01.2000 - 06.1994

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Instituto Tecnologico De Toluca
TOLUCA, MEXICO
01.1990 - 06.1994

Skills

  • Excellent English language proficiency, written, spoken and listen

  • Efficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Power Point, also Microsoft Project

  • Excellent administrator, knowledge of finance, integration systems and organization, senior management

  • Natural Leader

  • Excellent negotiator and conciliator

  • Excellent background as Program Manager

  • Very accustomed to solving problems in best effective way

  • Expert of problem solving that cause wastes and losses

  • Program Manager skills, Harvard and FCA online development

Proven experience to work with global team

Timeline

MBA - Direction And Strategy

ITESM
01.2000 - 06.1994

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

STELLANTIS MEXICO
01.1997 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Instituto Tecnologico De Toluca
01.1990 - 06.1994
FERNANDO SALAZARManufacturing Engineering Manager