Jose Alberto De Leon Ayala
Monterrey
Summary
Experienced technical professional in polyurethane foam development for home appliances. Proven ability to lead projects that enhance product quality and streamline operations. Proficient in translating technical insights into effective strategies for international partners.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Materials Integrator, Sr. Analyst
Whirlpool Corporation
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon
08.2026 - Current
- Spearheaded materials strategy for a major refrigeration platform convergence, standardizing internal components and resin applications to drive a 54% reduction in architectural complexity.
- Directed cost-optimization initiatives by evaluating sheet metal transitions and introducing advanced foam designs, directly supporting aggressive variable cost reductions of up to $90 per unit.
- Managed regional raw material portfolios and CMF (Color, Material, Finish) upgrades across a multi-brand portfolio, successfully balancing local market requirements with global standardization goals.
- Facilitated cross-functional alignment during critical phase-gate reviews, bridging R&D, manufacturing, and marketing to ensure new material specifications met both aggressive profitability targets and regulatory requirements.
- Assessed and mitigated supply chain risks by proactively driving cost modeling and component creation for extruded plastics and custom parts prior to key engineering milestones.
Materials Integrator, Analyst
Whirlpool Corporation
Monterrey
08.2023 - 08.2026
- Directed cross-functional materials integration for global new product introductions, bridging R&D and plant operations.
- Aligned PU foam specifications with manufacturing capabilities, ensuring over 95% adherence to launch metrics.
- Led on-site technical validation of dual-source HFO from alternative suppliers, achieving $0.88 million in savings.
- Streamlined PU foam test execution time by 75% through statistical analysis, enhancing process efficiency
- Developed mentorship structures that empowered team members to lead engineering projects independently.
Materials Integrator, Associate
Whirlpool Corporation
Monterrey
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Quality & Process Analytics: Executed statistical data monitoring and material failure analyses (e.g., Hardness, XRF) on PU foam processes and mechanical components , successfully identifying root causes of quality deviations and implementing mitigation plans that prevented defect recurrence and optimized manufacturing consistency.
- Identified potential risks in engineering initiatives and formulated proactive mitigation strategies, ensuring project continuity and adherence to specifications.
- Benchmarked and qualified alternative foam and steel systems to enhance engineering solutions, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and long-term supply chain resilience.
Continuous Improvement Jr. Engineer
Katcon
Monterrey
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Optimized welding operations and preventive safety protocols, achieving 5% reduction in takt time.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while maintaining low incident rates.
- Assisted in testing and validating engineering prototypes for performance improvements.
- Utilized CAD software to produce detailed technical drawings and specifications.
- Collaborated with team to develop innovative automotive components that enhance functionality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
07-2021
Skills
- PU Foam Expertise
- Supplier Qualification
- Root Cause Analysis
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- New Product Introduction Management
- Engineering Process Optimization
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Project Management
- Statistical Analysis
- Supply Chain Management
- Technical Documentation
- Team Collaboration
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- OpEx Black Belt - Whirlpool Corporation - 2024
- GD&T - SPC Consulting Group - 2021
- MSA - SPC Consulting Group - 2021
- Core Tools - Eduxei - 2021
- Black Belt Lean Six Sigma - International Lean Six Sigma - 2021
Timeline
Materials Integrator, Sr. Analyst - Whirlpool Corporation
08.2026 - Current
Materials Integrator, Analyst - Whirlpool Corporation
08.2023 - 08.2026
Materials Integrator, Associate - Whirlpool Corporation
01.2022 - 08.2023
Continuous Improvement Jr. Engineer - Katcon
09.2021 - 12.2021
Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo León - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering