Pedro Quintanilla De La Peña
Saltillo,Coahuila
Summary
Execution Manufacturing and controls professional with comprehensive understanding of controls systems and processes. Demonstrated ability to streamline operations and enhance productivity through effective management and strategic planning. Emphasizes team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving demands, ensuring reliability and consistency in performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Controls Supervisor
General Motors
08.2020 - Current
- Design, build and ramp up Battery projects for General Motors
- Lead 4 GM Engineers and 90+ contractors throughout all installation and commissioning, PPAP and Ramp-up operational support
- Execute engineering solutions for Continuous improvements in stations to ensure safe and quality environment. 202 JPH to 288 JPH.
- Utilized statistical quality tools (e.g., Pareto charts, FMEA, SPC) for analyzing warranty claims, process data, and quality plan tracking.
- Conducted feasibility studies for engineering solutions, supporting design validation and process enhancements to meet quality standards. type 1 and type 3 repeatability studies.
- Spearheaded improvements to control plans and print designs based on investigative analysis of quality issues.
- Optimized manufacturing and assembly processes by leveraging knowledge of geometric dimensioning, tolerancing, and preventative maintenance
- Conducted thorough audits on control systems to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions.
- Fostered a positive work culture through team-building activities and open communication channels among employees.
Controls LEAD
General Motors
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Procurement phase, Design reviews, Simultaneous Engineering, Runoffs, PPAP, Final deliverables, signoff, through agile board and scrum process
- Launch new Electric drive units greenfield project
- Lead 50+ Controls engineers (GM, OEMs, Service men)
- Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD, Stature, and other platforms for design reviews, kitting integration, and error-proofing.
- Coordinated multi-phase projects using agile methodologies and systems like Azure DevOps and Power BI for enhanced decision-making and reporting.
- Performed detailed inspections to assess product and process quality, recommending actions for regulatory and specification compliance.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all relevant load control information in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Manufacturing Engineering Assy Css
General Motors
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Open Issues resolution, action, and recovery plans
- Direct interaction with multiple OEM’s
- In-line and Off-line Error proofing integration (Kitting areas, Lineside Racks)
- Manual tools development and improvement for ensuring product quality
- Piston Rod Sub-assembly expert
- (PRAM-Debolter)
- Use of multiple platforms: AutoCAD, Stature, AMP (GPDS), Master Part List, BOM, EAD
- Lead for process changes: Scrum/ Agile methodology, MECR, PPCR, Action Center, Management calls for open issues
- Gamma runs, Debug, Runoff, APPV’s and PPAP whole projects phases
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new products, ensuring timely launches and successful market integration.
- Facilitated root cause analysis (7 Diamonds, Pareto, PPS) of production issues to implement corrective actions effectively addressing underlying problems.
- Maintenance to multiple machines in Assembly line
- Shippers, POS, Pre-Task, Power-on
- Continuous Improvement in MWS and Auto stations
Intern: Controls Engineer Assy CSS
General Motors
12.2017 - 07.2018
CI Engineer
Daimler
01.2016 - 01.2016
Education
Mechatonics engineering -
Instituto Tecnológico De Saltillo
Executive MBA - Lean Manufacturing
UANE
Saltillo06-2025
Skills
- Purchase orders
- Operations monitoring
- Project management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Process validation
- Quality assurance
- Continuous improvement
- Risk assessment
- Analytical thinking
Degrees
- MBA Lean Manufacturing, UANE
- Mechatronics Engineering, Instituto Tecnológico de Saltillo
Timeline
Controls Supervisor
General Motors
08.2020 - Current
Controls LEAD
General Motors
08.2020 - 01.2022
Manufacturing Engineering Assy Css
General Motors
07.2018 - 08.2020
Intern: Controls Engineer Assy CSS
General Motors
12.2017 - 07.2018
CI Engineer
Daimler
01.2016 - 01.2016
Mechatonics engineering -
Instituto Tecnológico De Saltillo
Executive MBA - Lean Manufacturing
UANE
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