Jorge Garcia
Madison,AL
Summary
Results-driven Industrial Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, based in Madison, Alabama. Expertise includes leading plant start-ups, implementing quality systems, developing suppliers, and managing cross-functional projects. Comprehensive background encompasses full plant start-ups, product transfers, supplier quality management, logistics, engineering teams, cost reduction initiatives, and achieving ISO/IATF certifications.
Overview
2
2
Languages
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplier Quality Engineer
EFI AUTOMOTIVE
Alabama, USA
07.2024 - Current
- Contributed to new product development by improving supplier techniques and processes.
- Evaluated suppliers and developed supply base performance with up-to-date Supplier Action Plans.
- Development of suppliers and achieved timely completion of PPAPs.
- Led supplier corrective actions using 8D, root cause analysis, and containment for nonconforming automotive components.
- Conducted supplier audits, evaluating process capability, quality systems, and compliance with IATF 16949 requirements.
Project Manager
EFI AUTOMOTIVE
Alabama, USA
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Led technical changes to enhance project outcomes.
- Responsible to manage Engineering Changes. Weekly routine created and development of a tool to manage it.
- Manage and coordinate cost reduction projects obtaining savings of $254KUsd.
- Managed the environmental system and successfully passed a third-party audit to obtain ISO 14001 certification.
Plant Closure & Asset Transfer Project Manager
EFI AUTOMOTIVE
Guadalajara, Mexico
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Responsible for all product transfer.
- Coordinated transfer of machines, equipment, and tools to optimize resource allocation across EFI sites.
- Managed remaining finished goods stock, shipped to customers, communicated end of production, and coordinated with other EFI sites for SOP implementation.
- Executed sale of remaining company assets in local market to enhance cash flow.
- Selected a broker to sell the building.
Quality Manager
EFI AUTOMOTIVE
Guadalajara, Mexico
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed quality team, transforming the organizational structure for enhanced performance.
- Managed updates to the customer portal and dashboards to enhance user experience.
- Conducted internal system audits and prepared documentation for IATF audit compliance.
- Directed root cause analysis and corrective actions for nonconformances and customer complaints.
Production, Logistic & HSE Manager
EFI AUTOMOTIVE
Guadalajara, Mexico
08.2015 - 08.2020
- Start-up of manufacturing plant in Guadalajara, Mexico.
- Complete Ford MP&L Endorsement and get Q1 certification.
- Manage MMOG/LE Assessment and achieve A score.
- Achieve ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & IATF 16949 certifications.
- Successful SOP of Ford, GM & GKN projects.
- Developed local suppliers for logistics, packaging, and services to enhance operational capabilities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers and planners to enhance collaboration.
- Build good relationships with customers and planners.
- Promoted a safety environment and culture among EFDM employees, fostering a commitment to workplace safety.
- Setup and management of ERP-M3 for EFDM (Logistic, Master data, Sales & Purchasing modules).
Manufacturing Supervisor
IBM
Guadalajara, Mexico
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Supervised packaging lines for network/storage servers, achieving efficiency and waste targets.
- Served as focal point for education and talent development within manufacturing supervisors’ group.
- Executed procurement of packaging materials and resources for production line operations.
- Procurement for packaging and different resources to production line.
Engineering Manager
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems
Tepic, Mexico
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Start-up of two manufacturing plants in Tepic, Mex.
- Leader and manager of New Product Development.
- Managed budgeting and estimating for equipment and human resources, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Coordinated and developed prototypes for Honda and Mazda vehicles.
- Led successful start-up of manufacturing lines for Mazda and Honda, ensuring efficient operations.
- Coordinate the transfer and installation of production lines.
- Assessed and improved production processes, enhancing overall productivity and operational efficiency.
- Plant layout design for production lines.
- Coordinate the Engineering Department team of 25 workers.
Program Manager/Manufacturing Engineer/Process Engineer
MERCURY AIRCRAFT Inc.
Guadalajara, Mexico
06.2008 - 03.2012
- Global manufacturer and supplier of metal fabricated and assembled solutions focused on electronic components.
Production Supervisor
Duran Duran Industries
Guadalajara, Mexico
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Mechanical-metal Company that manufactures tow trucks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Tepic
Tepic, Mexico06-2007
Skills
- Project management
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Operations management
- Production planning
- Supply chain management
- Quality management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Supplier Quality Engineer
EFI AUTOMOTIVE
07.2024 - Current
Project Manager
EFI AUTOMOTIVE
02.2023 - 06.2024
Plant Closure & Asset Transfer Project Manager
EFI AUTOMOTIVE
09.2021 - 02.2023
Quality Manager
EFI AUTOMOTIVE
09.2020 - 08.2021
Production, Logistic & HSE Manager
EFI AUTOMOTIVE
08.2015 - 08.2020
Manufacturing Supervisor
IBM
01.2015 - 07.2015
Engineering Manager
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems
04.2012 - 10.2014
Program Manager/Manufacturing Engineer/Process Engineer
MERCURY AIRCRAFT Inc.
06.2008 - 03.2012
Production Supervisor
Duran Duran Industries
01.2008 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Tepic