Raul Hernandez

• Developed and implemented supply chain strategies to optimize inventory management and reduce lead times.
• Managed cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and streamline logistics operations across multiple sites.
• Analyzed supply chain performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement to drive efficiency.
• Led supplier negotiations, ensuring cost-effective sourcing while maintaining quality standards and delivery schedules.

1. Logistics Cost Analysis

• Conduct detailed cost evaluations for new program launches as well as updates for current production programs.
• Reviews logistics inputs such as transportation modes, packaging requirements, routing strategies, and material handling need to ensure accurate cost modeling.
• Supports scenario analysis to determine the most cost effective logistics solutions while maintaining service level expectations.

2. GPMS Process Support (Global Program Management System)

• Plays an essential role in ensuring compliance with GPMS deliverables throughout all program phases leading up to launch.
• Tracks and completes logistics related milestones, provides supporting documentation, and collaborates with all departments, and program teams to keep activities on schedule.
• Ensures that logistics requirements are integrated early into the program timeline, reducing risk and preventing last‑minute disruptions.

3. Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Works closely with departments such as Transportation, PCD, Distribution, Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to align logistics strategies with program requirements.
• Communicates effectively with multiple stakeholders to ensure all logistics considerations cost, timing, capacity, routing, and packaging are incorporated into program decisions.

4. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Utilizes analytical tools to evaluate transportation costs, packaging solutions, space utilization, and material flow efficiency.
• Prepares reports and presentations summarizing logistics impacts, recommendations, and cost changes for leadership and program teams.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives by identifying cost reduction opportunities or efficiency enhancements.

5. Launch Readiness & Issue Resolution

• Monitors program logistics performance leading up to launch, ensuring transportation, carrier capacity, packaging, and supplier readiness align with production needs.
• Quickly identifies potential risks and actively collaborates with the appropriate teams to develop corrective actions, preventing delays or cost overruns.
• Demonstrates strong ownership of assigned programs and consistently delivers high‑quality results.

• Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Managed stakeholder communication, facilitating collaboration among diverse teams to drive project success.
• Oversaw resource allocation and budget management, optimizing operational efficiency throughout project lifecycles.
• Developed performance metrics to assess project outcomes, enhancing reporting accuracy and decision-making processes.

· Develop and execute program strategies aligned with corporate objectives, ensuring clarity of vision and measurable outcomes.

· Translate business goals into actionable program roadmaps, milestones, and performance metrics.

· Identify opportunities for growth, process optimization, and cross‑functional alignment.

· Oversee multiple, concurrent projects to ensure scope, timeline, quality, and budget targets are met.

· Establish and maintain program governance structures, including dashboards, status reports, and KPIs.

· Coordinate cross‑functional teams (engineering, supply chain, finance, operations, product management, and executive leadership) to ensure smooth execution.

· Act as the primary point of contact for program communications across internal teams and external partners.

· Facilitate alignment sessions, executive updates, and decision‑making reviews to ensure transparency and buy‑in.

· Manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and maintain strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

· Proactively identify program risks, operational bottlenecks, and external challenges; develop mitigation strategies.

· Lead change‑management initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes, technologies, or organizational structures.

· Adjust program plans dynamically in response to changing business requirements.

· Manage budget forecasts, program investments, and resource allocation across workstreams.

· Optimize team capacity, staffing, and vendor support to meet delivery needs.

· Mentor project managers and cross‑functional team members to enhance performance and capability.

· Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

· Build standardized processes, documentation, and templates to improve program management efficiency.

· Track and measure program outcomes, using data‑driven insights to guide strategic adjustments and future planning.

The Costing & Pricing Analyst is responsible for developing accurate product and service cost models, analyzing cost drivers, and establishing competitive and profitable pricing structures. This role works closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and Sales to ensure pricing decisions support business goals, profitability, and customer requirements.

• Develop and maintain product cost models (materials, labor, overhead, logistics, etc.).
• Analyze cost structures to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review BOMs (Bill of Materials), routings, and supplier quotes to ensure cost accuracy.
• Collaborate with Procurement and SCM to track fluctuations in raw material and transportation costs.
• Evaluate manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution costs for accuracy and consistency.
• Support standard cost updates and cost roll‑ups.

• Create and manage product pricing models for new and existing products.
• Provide pricing recommendations based on cost, market trends, customer requirements, and targeted margins.
• Analyze competitor pricing and industry benchmarks.
• Maintain pricing databases and ensure pricing accuracy across systems and sales channels.
• Support Sales in determining RFQ/RFP pricing, quotes, and margin analysis.

• Perform margin analysis by product, customer, and region.
• Monitor and report on profitability performance against targets.
• Analyze the impact of pricing changes on revenue and margins.
• Prepare dashboards and financial reports for management.

• Work closely with:Supply Chain (to understand cost drivers and logistics costs)
  Finance (to align costing with financial goals)
  Sales (to support customer pricing strategies)
  Operations/Manufacturing (to validate production costs)

· Development of harness quoting process (RFQ’s) for Ford, GM, Nissan, VW, Mitsubishi & Hyundai.

· Classification of labor, material and overhead costs to compute unit cost for harness product.

· Compilation of data for budgets.

· Print & Cost analysis for engineering changes, based on design specification.

Prepare cost comparisons for management (business cases).

• Provide training or guidance to internal teams on costing and pricing methodologies.

The Product Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, improving, and supporting products throughout their lifecycle. This role bridges Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure products meet performance requirements, cost targets, and customer expectations. The Product Engineer also drives product improvements, resolves technical issues, and manages engineering changes.

• Develop, modify, and optimize product designs using CAD tools and engineering principles.
• Create drawings, specifications, and documentation for new and existing products.
• Conduct feasibility studies, design reviews, and risk assessments.
• Ensure products meet regulatory, safety, and compliance standards.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Process Engineering to ensure products are producible, cost‑effective, and scalable.
• Support the development of production processes, tooling, and assembly instructions.
• Troubleshoot product or process issues during prototype builds and manufacturing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives on product performance and manufacturability.

• Analyze product cost drivers—materials, labor, processes—and recommend cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Participate in value engineering and value analysis (VE/VA) activities.
• Support Pricing or Costing teams with technical cost breakdowns and BOM accuracy.

• Manage engineering change orders (ECOs) and maintain updated product documentation.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for product quality issues.
• Support cross-functional teams with technical input for product enhancements and refreshes.
• Evaluate supplier-proposed changes and ensure component compatibility.

• Provide technical support to Sales, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.
• Participate in customer meetings and respond to technical inquiries.
• Work with suppliers on component decisions, specifications, and improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CREO, CATIA, etc.).
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and design principles.
• Ability to analyze data, test results, and product performance metrics.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Experience creating and interpreting engineering drawings and BOMs.

· Support the plant with all the product technical related issues in representation of the Design departments.

· Validate Test Software and Hardware for new products, Engineering changes and Process changes according to validation procedure.

· Lead the solution for electrical design and test specification issues with the corresponding Bosch Design group and the affected Plant group.

· For new Products launch, get the Technical package and review against Bosch Standards.

· Define analysis and reporting methods for Production Analysis Technicians. Ensure on time failure analysis and minimum product failure inventory.

· Support the plant in the analysis of electrical defects in representation of the design department.

· Lead the solution for the Product electrical technical issues involved on an engineering change, support to Test Engineers in the implementation.

· Provide product training for line technicians, test and manufacturing engineers.

· For existing Production Lines, provide emergency support as requested.

· Define and procure Production analysis stations, containing diagnostic tools, software and measurement equipment. Maintain and update them after PV.

· Participate in test specifications definition, together with the development department, maintain them before PV in regards of changes and updates.

· Suggest and Request product and technical documents modifications to get a design for manufacturability.

· Initiate the Escalation process when critical failures are found in the Production Process

· Support the production Line test Equipment as a Test Engineer backup.

· Active Participation in Plant Initiatives: CIP, BPS, RPP

· Being a backup for other Product Engineers

The Test Engineer is responsible for developing, executing, and improving test plans, procedures, and methodologies to ensure products meet quality, performance, and reliability standards. This role collaborates across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product teams to identify defects, validate functionality, and support continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.

• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test procedures for new and existing products.
• Conduct functional, performance, durability, stress, and environmental tests as required.
• Set up and operate test equipment, instrumentation, and fixtures.
• Document test results, analyze data, and provide clear reports and recommendations.

• Support product development teams through verification and validation activities.
• Ensure products comply with design specifications, regulatory standards, and safety requirements.
• Perform root-cause analysis on failures and collaborate on corrective actions.
• Validate engineering changes, supplier modifications, and new components.

• Identify and report defects, quality issues, and potential risks.
• Work with Quality and Engineering teams to improve product reliability.
• Recommend design or process improvements based on test outcomes.
• Participate in FMEA, DFM/DFA, and quality audits as needed.

• Develop or improve test setups, fixtures, and automated test systems.
• Maintain calibration of test equipment and ensure proper test environment conditions.
• Support the implementation of test automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Work closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, SCM, and Quality.
• Provide technical support during production builds, pilot runs, or field testing.
• Assist suppliers and customers by providing test data and technical insights.

· Participate in the creation and update PFMEAs for new Projects and Process Changes.

· Create Machine Specifications for new projects and follow the Equipment Procurement internal procedures.

· Evaluate whether test application meets product test specifications.

· Train and instruct maintenance and production personnel.

· For existing Product lines, provide emergency support as requested.

· Lead and implement activities for improvements in Yield, Cost, Capacity and Downtime.

· Perform Capacity and Repeatability studies to Test Equipment according to Bosch Procedures.

· Develop software and test plans according to the Production Test Specifications.

· Analyze root causes of failures on Test Equipment, Test software and Product. Provide corrective actions.

· Validate new ECR & Product releases.

· In charge of production ICT’s (In Circuit Tester).

Implementation of new vision system program

The Process & Quality Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and maintaining compliance with internal and external standards. This role drives efficiency, reduces defects, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures that all processes meet customer, regulatory, and business requirements. The engineer acts as a key liaison between Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.

• Analyze, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
• Create and update work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), process flow diagrams, and control plans.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and process capability assessments (Cp, Cpk).
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve productivity and reduce variation.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and ensure smooth transition into production.

• Ensure products meet internal quality standards and customer specifications.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa).
• Develop and maintain quality documentation such as PFMEA, control plans, inspection criteria, and test methods.
• Support internal and external audits (ISO, customer audits, regulatory audits).
• Monitor quality metrics (DPPM, scrap, rework, FPY) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Respond to production issues and lead troubleshooting activities.
• Perform failure analysis on defective parts or processes and collaborate with suppliers on resolution.
• Identify trends using statistical analysis tools and quality data systems.
• Lead cross-functional teams to reduce scrap, improve yields, and eliminate repeated issues.

• Collect and analyze production and quality data to identify areas of improvement.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for management review.
• Use SPC (Statistical Process Control), Minitab, or similar tools for data-driven decision-making.

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.
• Collaborate with suppliers on process validation and quality improvements.
• Provide technical training to operators, inspectors, and production staff.
• Support customer communication related to quality issues or improvements.

· Improve electrical test method by redesigning e-test equipment and processes.

· Transfer to Juarez Plant 6 processes for ceramic capacitor construction (Coat for termination, Prefiring, termination paste, silver firing, BCB chemical, PSA).

· Transfer to Juarez of reliability laboratory to validate product quality, making temperature and humidity test to realize material and response customer complains

· Supervision of the electrical Test process and Reliability Laboratory.

· Quality control of capacitor process.

· Analysis and generation of failures reports.

· Work in team in corrective actions.

· Documentation modifications according engineering changes.

· Responsible of technician & operator personnel.

· Work in team in corrective actions.