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Luis Manuel Pineda

Canton,MI

Summary

Results-driven Quality Manager with over 20 years of experience in the semiconductor and automotive industries. Utilizes Six Sigma Methodologies to enhance quality, minimize defects, and optimize operational processes. Demonstrated success in leading and developing cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Skilled in project management and ensuring adherence to industry standards.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer and Field Quality Manager

NXP Semiconductor
03.2021 - Current
  • Managed Field Quality activities and provided technical support and training for key automotive clients, including Tesla, Bosch, Veoneer, Magna, Vitesco, Denso, Hitachi Astemo as well as OEM’s Ford, Stellantis, GM, BMW, Audi, Toyota, Honda
  • Analyzed global quality data, benchmarking against Key Product Indicators (KPIs) to drive Project Management performance improvements and ensure compliance with quality objectives
  • Collaborated with the NXP Global Sales Team responsible for Aptiv, providing strategic input on quality objectives and delivering executive summaries to NXP Quality Leadership Team as well as participate in the decision process for RFQ’s, Change Notices as well as Supplier Quality and Project Management
  • Delivered comprehensive global quality performance reports via monthly Scorecards to Aptiv Management, while overseeing and resolving quality escalations
  • Responsible for 'Preferred Supplier Scorecard' achievement
  • Led negotiations of customer quality agreements and coordinated cross-functional teams for global quality audits and site visits, as well as advise sales organization on Part Change Notices (PCN)

Senior Field Quality Engineer

NXP Semiconductor (Formerly Freescale)
09.2006 - 03.2021
  • Managed quality operations for 14+ automotive customers across the Detroit area and South Canada, ensuring high standards of customer satisfaction and product performance
  • Led the Novi Field Failure Verification (FFV) Laboratory, overseeing a team of 4 technicians and 2 FAEs to drive timely and effective failure analysis and resolution as well as training needs
  • Served as the Global Field Quality Team Leader for Visteon, coordinating quality initiatives and fostering collaboration across regional teams
  • Developed and presented detailed Scorecard metrics for key automotive customers, driving insights and continuous improvement in quality performance
  • Supervised and managed quality investigations by leading teams of CQEs, PEs, and FA lab personnel to address critical quality issues
  • Contributed as a key member of the corporate team responsible for setting and analyzing corporate quality goals, aligning strategies with business objectives

Senior Supply Quality Engineer

Yazaki North America Headquarter
03.2003 - 09.2006
  • Led and mentored a team of 7 SQEs, providing training, guidance, and support to resolve quality issues and ensure adherence to best practices
  • Contributed to the revision of core department documents (QMS), including policies, procedures, and safe launch protocols, enhancing overall quality management processes
  • Delivered regular progress reports on quality initiatives to management, aligning departmental goals with organizational priorities and driving continuous improvement
  • Conducted Supplier Assessments and Audits, ensuring compliance with QS9000/TS16949 standards and fostering supplier performance improvements
  • Reviewed and approved PPAP Level 3 submissions, resolved supplier quality issues, and led Design for Testability Audits to improve product designs
  • Managed platform launches for GM and DaimlerChrysler, providing quality support, conducting risk assessments, and applying on site PSO to high-risk components to ensure successful outcomes

Education

Six Sigma – Black Belt - Quality

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
11.2008

Six Sigma – Green Belt -

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
03.2005

Quality Manager Certification -

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
06.2004

Supplier Quality Engineer Certification -

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
09.2003

Electronics Engineer -

Instituto Tecnologico de Chihuahua
12.1992

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Project management
  • Training
  • Quality management systems
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Corrective actions
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Data Analysis
  • 8D’s
  • 3x5 whys
  • PPAP
  • MSA
  • FMEA
  • APQP
  • SPC
  • PSO
  • PCN
  • Process Improvement
  • Quality Audits
  • Supplier Management
  • Risk Management
  • Total quality management

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.

Awards

  • APTIV Best in Class Supplier Support, 2024
  • NXP Americas Filed Quality Top Performer: 2023, 2024
  • Americas VDA-EIPD Company Coordinator Expert and trainer, 2020
  • Bravo Awards: 2016 thru 2022

Certification

  • Six Sigma Certification Black Belt
  • Quality Manager
  • Supplier Quality Manager

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Customer and Field Quality Manager

NXP Semiconductor
03.2021 - Current

Senior Field Quality Engineer

NXP Semiconductor (Formerly Freescale)
09.2006 - 03.2021

Senior Supply Quality Engineer

Yazaki North America Headquarter
03.2003 - 09.2006

Six Sigma – Green Belt -

Eastern Michigan University

Quality Manager Certification -

Eastern Michigan University

Supplier Quality Engineer Certification -

Eastern Michigan University

Electronics Engineer -

Instituto Tecnologico de Chihuahua

Six Sigma – Black Belt - Quality

Eastern Michigan University

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