Juan-Luis Garcia-Leon
Advanced Senior Engineer
Auburn Hills,MI
Summary
Collaborative Design Engineer with 8 years of experience leading design, development and testing of Body systems. Considered valuable asset while contributing excellence in cross-functional project leadership to deliver products and solutions on-time and within budget. Strong communicator with ability to translate design requirements into actionable plans.
Overview
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Languages
6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Senior Engineer - Body Closures
Stellantis
Auburn Hills, MI
04.2016 - Current
- Design, development, validate and launch the Jeep Wrangler ½ Door Sheet Metal
- Lead the Jeep Wrangler ½ Door program through the total development cycle, from its early conception at Design Office, BOM creation, Source Package generation, Packaging, System Integration, Release, Testing and Launch
- Lead the Chunk Meeting, managing a Cross-Functional Team by keeping them accountable for their commodities, support them to accomplish their goals and achieve the program milestones
- Deliver system level engineering analysis including DFMEA & DVP&R.
Design Engineer - Trunk Trim
General Motors
Toluca, Mexico
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Developed the CAD Design in UG NX for the initial stages of the Chevrolet Corvette C8 Frontal Trunk
- Extensive use of A2MAC Platform to conduct benchmark studies by examine cargo material trends (carpet, bezels and substrate) to strategize the fabrication of future models
- Oversee prototypes and parts mock-up fabrication.
Design Release Engineer - Upper Body
Nissan
Toluca, Mexico
01.2014 - 11.2015
- Awarded to be part of the Nissan On-Boarding Program at Nissan Technical Center North America where I support the Body Closures (Hood and Trunk) development and testing of the Nissan Maxima
- Design and Development of Upper Body Components for the NP300 Pick-up Truck
- Generation and execution of technical solutions to solve problems during Launch Phase
- Work cross-functionally to implement cost reductions to achieve the Company Value Optimization Targets
Junior Engineer
Taikisha
Salamanca, Guanajuato
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Monitor the manufacturing, installation and testing of E-Coat, Sealer and Finish Coat ovens for he Mazda Motor Manufacturing Mexico Plant
- Calibration and Testing of Air Supply House, Gas Trains and Heat Burners to meet the Mazda Paint quality requirements
- Audit the installation of Ducts to verify the Quality of the installation and address the corrective actions needed to meet the Corporate Standards.
Brakes/Chassis Trainee
General Motors
Toluca, Mexico
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Conceptualized new and enhanced existing designs for multiple key SUV components and systems including belt alternator starters, pedal position sensors, and brake rotors.
- Designed vacuum pump support for SUV belt alternator starter.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Tecnologico De Monterrey
Ciudad De Mexico 08.2006 - 12.2012
Skills
QualitySystem Integration
Project Management
Product development
Dimensional analysis
Design engineering
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Quote
"We are continually faced with by great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems"
Lee Iacocca
Timeline
Advanced Senior Engineer - Body Closures
Stellantis
04.2016 - Current
Design Engineer - Trunk Trim
General Motors
11.2015 - 04.2016
Design Release Engineer - Upper Body
Nissan
01.2014 - 11.2015
Junior Engineer
Taikisha
11.2012 - 12.2013
Brakes/Chassis Trainee
General Motors
08.2011 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Tecnologico De Monterrey
08.2006 - 12.2012