Rafael Hernández García
Apodaca,MX
Summary
Results-driven Quality APQP Coordinator and Materials Science Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the automotive and metallurgical industries. Expert in launching new programs, supplier quality management, and process optimization using Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) methodologies. Proven track record of ensuring PPAP/PSW approvals for major OEMs including Tesla, GM, Ford, and BMW.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality APQP Coordinator (APQP Specialist)
Joyson Safety Systems
Apodaca, NL
11.2022 - 11.2025
- Coordinated APQP activities for new program launches, ensuring 100% compliance with client requirements for Tesla, GM, Ford, and Audi.
- Managed the development of critical quality documentation (Control Plan, PQCT, Audit sheets) for complex processes including Die Casting and Leather Wrapping.
- Successfully secured PPAP/PSW approvals for final assemblies and engineering changes through various customer portals.
- Acted as the primary technical link between management and staff to resolve quality issues during pre-production.
Supplier Quality Coordinator (SQA)
Grammer Automotive Puebla
Puebla, MX
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Led incoming inspection teams and SQA engineers across two plants, monitoring supplier scorecards and performing process audits.
- Reviewed and approved PPAP packages according to AIAG and specific customer requirements (Mercedes Benz, Volvo, Tesla).
- Reduced supplier quality issues by implementing 8D report monitoring and QIF (Quality Issue Filing) in SAP.
Process Quality Coordinator
Grammer Automotive Puebla
Puebla, MX
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Headed quality operations for production lines (Injection Molding, Foaming) for Audi and Mercedes Benz center consoles.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to update P-FMEAs, Control Plans, and Work Instructions.
Process Quality Engineer
Autoliv Mexico East
Matamoros, MX
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Applied Green Belt methodologies and statistical analysis (ANOVA, DOE, P-charts) to solve production quality issues.
- Validated test machines and master parts to ensure successful new product launches.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Quality & Productivity
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
Universidad Juarez del Estado de Durango
Skills
- Quality Standards: IATF 16949, VDA, AIAG, APQP, PPAP, Control Plan, FMEA
- Problem Solving: 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, Red X, Drill & Deep, Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Technical Skills: Minitab, SAP, Customer Portals (COVISINT, B2B, SQMS), Die Casting, Injection Molding
- Leadership: Team Coordination, Supplier Negotiation, and Project Planning
Certification
- Green Belt Completed Course.
- Red X Strategies for Problem Solving (Bendix, Ohio).
- Minitab Quality Trainer (Statistical Inference, ANOVA, DOE).
- FCA Quality Courses: Control Plan, 5 Whys, 8 Stages, & GIM.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Quality APQP Coordinator (APQP Specialist)
Joyson Safety Systems
11.2022 - 11.2025
Supplier Quality Coordinator (SQA)
Grammer Automotive Puebla
10.2021 - 11.2022
Process Quality Coordinator
Grammer Automotive Puebla
02.2021 - 09.2021
Process Quality Engineer
Autoliv Mexico East
01.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
Universidad Juarez del Estado de Durango