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Mariana Perales

Louisville,KY

Summary

Industrial Engineer with experience in Plant and New Projects Quality. Result orientated to achieve personal and job objectives. Proactive and highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Quality Leader

Forvia NAO
04.2022 - Current
  • Responsible to ensure the quality system application for the launch of a Lincoln Interiors program.
  • Direct contact with customer to develop quality control criteria for Instrument Panel premium products based on customer needs.
  • Definition of Quality Targets and controls based on risk assessment.
  • Development of Gauges and Test Fixtures for critical characteristics.
  • Responsible for leading Product and Process Audit during program phases prior to production.
  • Lead role for PPAP with customer and internal suppliers.

Program Quality Leader

Faurecia Mexico
09.2019 - 04.2022
  • Customer Voice and lead regarding quality matters with customer (Rivian, Tesla).
  • Quality system application in development phase. Control Plan definition and lead for Risk Assessment Tools.
  • Responsible for APQP activities and final PPAP with customer.
  • Development of Checking Fixtures for dimensional control of the product (Instrument Panel)
  • Responsible of quality deliverables according to the Program Management System.


Quality Engineer

Faurecia Interior Systems
02.2017 - 09.2019
  • Development and implementation of quality standards in serial life or automotive interior products.
  • Monitoring of product performance to ensure compliance according to quality specifications and customer expectations.
  • Analysis and problem solving of product or production issues through 8Ds, Ishikawa, 5 WHYs methodology.
  • Assurance of quality system compliance and customer audits IATF 16949, VDA 6.5
  • Customer interface on quality matters (Tesla, VW, Ford, Nissan, FCA).
  • Improved customer satisfaction levels with resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Industrial Engineering

Benemérita Universidad Autónoma De Puebla
12.2016

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Leadership Skills

  • Highly responsible and reliable
  • Autonomous
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Supplier Relationship Management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Italian
Elementary

Hobbies

  • Landscape Photography
  • Travel
  • Hiking

Timeline

Program Quality Leader

Forvia NAO
04.2022 - Current

Program Quality Leader

Faurecia Mexico
09.2019 - 04.2022

Quality Engineer

Faurecia Interior Systems
02.2017 - 09.2019

Bachelor's Degree - Industrial Engineering

Benemérita Universidad Autónoma De Puebla
Mariana Perales