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Roberto Loza

Moreno Valley,CA

Summary

Professional with proven expertise in new product introduction, adept at driving projects from concept to market. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with reputation for reliability and adaptability. Skilled in project management, cross-functional coordination, and process optimization, with keen ability to navigate changing needs and deliver impactful outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

NPI Manager

Hutchinson Seal De Mexico
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Introduced standardized processes and documentation for improved consistency and clarity across all projects.
  • Delivered thorough post-launch analyses and lessons learned reports, driving continuous improvement in future NPI projects.
  • Optimized resource allocation by prioritizing projects based on strategic importance, complexity, and potential ROI.
  • Enhanced collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to expedite product launches.
  • Evaluated prototype designs for manufacturability, providing feedback to engineering teams for design improvements as necessary.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments to proactively identify and mitigate potential obstacles during the NPI process.

Project Coordinator

Quality Synthetic Rubber Inc.
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration in achieving project objectives.

Industrialization Engineer Sr

Zobele Mexico S A De C V
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with Engineering requirements.
  • Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to develop creative, cost-effective solutions for complex projects.
  • Layout ́s update and new peripheral equipment installation.
  • Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.

Program Coordinator

Leoni Wiring Systems Mexicana
02.2017 - 03.2019
  • New part introduction / In charge of have new components on time, tools and documentation ready for start of production
  • Engineering changes / Coordinate revision changes having daily/weekly meetings with production team and departments involved in new projects
  • PPAP tracking and submission / Responsible of submission supporting QA team
  • Customer Service from an engineering stand point / Follow up of open issues with Customer Engineering team
  • Highlights Commercial agreements on commons components: reduce the number of SKUs
  • 10% of cost reduction on raw Material
  • Reduce from 14 to 10 weeks PPAP lead time by implementing CVPI – driving by LPS methodology
  • Process time optimization in Prototype area added by visual factory system that allows to synchronize several launches (different projects) in order to get the better time for equipment utilization

Commercial Coordinator

Sonora Forming Technologies (MAGNA)
04.2016 - 02.2017
  • Cosma Business Analysis / Responsible of getting detailed information from Engineering and sales team, to analysis it and to get the CBA document for Management to review and subsequent approval
  • Stamped part quotes / Working with Stamping and Product team in order to complete the request for quote of stamped parts
  • Integration quote / Working with Manufacturing team in order to quote tooling required for soldering area
  • Highlights Full understanding of how automotive industries set the prices based on raw material agreements

Quote team coordinator

Avnet Value Add Center
04.2012 - 04.2016
  • Request for Quotes first analysis / Responsible of verify if company is able to make a bid or not

Point of contact with US sales team / In charge of having meetings with regional sales manager

  • Highlights Language skills for business conversations
  • Persecutor of the most competitive raw material cost keeping the best quality possible in our products
  • Quote lead time improved from not defined to 7 days implementing tracking formats, daily meetings and improving relationships with Sales team
  • Delegated daily tasks, addressed employee questions and resolved scheduling issues.
  • Managed team workload to reach targets for specific tasks.

Product Engineer

Leoni Wiring Systems Mexicana
09.2008 - 03.2012
  • Bill of Material creation / Responsible of the creation of Bill of material and master cut lists
  • Prototype construction / Support to Prototype team
  • Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports for product conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
  • Provided technical support to sales teams, enabling them to better communicate product benefits and features to customers.
  • Standard time / Break down of the operations required to build harnesses
  • Provided clear and timely technical data required for design and specification of product.

Education

Certificate - Project Management

Tecnologico De Monterrey
Queretaro, Mexico
09-2021

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

University of Sonora
Sonora, Mexico
12.2007

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Scheduling management
  • Program management
  • Product launches
  • Cost reduction
  • Material selection
  • Value engineering
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

NPI Manager

Hutchinson Seal De Mexico
12.2023 - 04.2024

Project Coordinator

Quality Synthetic Rubber Inc.
01.2020 - 12.2023

Industrialization Engineer Sr

Zobele Mexico S A De C V
03.2019 - 01.2020

Program Coordinator

Leoni Wiring Systems Mexicana
02.2017 - 03.2019

Commercial Coordinator

Sonora Forming Technologies (MAGNA)
04.2016 - 02.2017

Quote team coordinator

Avnet Value Add Center
04.2012 - 04.2016

Product Engineer

Leoni Wiring Systems Mexicana
09.2008 - 03.2012

Certificate - Project Management

Tecnologico De Monterrey

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

University of Sonora
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