Rolando Lozano
Brownsville,USA
Summary
Dynamic Engineering Director with a proven track record at Trico Products Corporation, driving automation and Kaizen initiatives that yielded $8.5M in savings. Expert in DFMEA and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, leading cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and efficiency. Strong communicator and strategic thinker, committed to delivering innovative engineering solutions.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Director
Trico Products Corporation
Matamoros, Mexico
08.2020 - Current
- Implemented automation and Kaizen projects in both plants, integrating robots and cobots into manufacturing processes, resulting in average savings of $8.5M.
- Led engineering projects for US and Mexico plants, overseeing assembly plant with 3,000 employees and molding plant with 150 employees.
- Supervised 4 engineering managers, 3 supervisors, and 30 engineers across industrial, manufacturing, application, and design disciplines.
Engineering Manager
Trico Products Corporation
Matamoros, Mexico
07.2014 - 08.2020
- Supervised 12 engineers and 3 supervisors across industrial, manufacturing, application, and design engineering disciplines.
- Designed and implemented over 1,500 new Poke Yokes to guarantee best in class quality without affecting production rates.
- Achieved CIP goals and coordinated implementation of additional CIP ideas, contributing to total savings of over $1M.
- Designed and implemented assembly tooling for Wiper Arms and Wiper Blades OE and AM, enhancing production efficiency.
Global Core Engineering Supervisor
Trico Products Corporation
Rochester Hills, USA
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Led the design, validation, and implementation of all new flat blade designs.
- Standardized new blade designs and plastic components to enhance manufacturability.
- Supervised 2 engineers and 2 designers while managing 5 new platforms from design concept to production stage.
- Coordinated customer performance tests across facilities in USA, Germany, Italy, France, and UK to ensure compliance with specifications.
Global Project Development Engineer
Trico Products Corporation
Rochester Hills, USA
01.2000 - 07.2013
- Orchestrated successful completion of more than 20 programs from design concept, prototypes, validation to PPAP for Mercedes Benz, Fiat, Maserati, Peugeot, DaimlerChrysler, GM and Ford, utilizing effective cross-functional team management skills.
- Managed up to $3.0 million on new product projects.
- Performed FEA, Stack-up analysis, GD&T, DOE, Standardization and SPC on products to optimize cost, performance and manufacturability.
- Acted as a liaison between customers and suppliers while coordinating with eight Trico facilities worldwide.
- Directed creation of innovative product, enhancing company's market position.
- Secured patent for 5 product features, contributing to competitive advantage.
- Leader and team player in multiple successfully completed cost improvement projects that saved the company about $1M, applying DFSS methodology to reduce costs on materials, improve product robustness, decrease warranty issues and improve product performance.
- Developed corporate engineering procedures and standards, standardizing practices across global facilities.
Quality/Process/Prototype Engineer
Trico Componentes
Matamoros, Mexico
08.1990 - 12.1999
- Implemented new inventory system for prototype components, saving company $50K annually on reordering parts due to missing components.
- Instructed software programs and statistical tools, achieving 50% average reduction in process variation for Linkages processes.
- Led the PPAP of about 100 new assemblies while focusing on continuous improvement.
- Coordinated multiple DOEs, streamlining processes to eliminate waste.
Statistical Process Engineer
Materias Primas Corporation
Monterrey, Mexico
01.1987 - 07.1990
- Established computational DOE system, optimizing acid usage for each sand batch, resulting in $300K annual savings.
- Reduced process variation of main variable (% iron) by 180%.
- Developed and deployed computational SPC (statistical process control) system to enhance process monitoring and control.
Education
M.B.A. -
University of Nuevo Leon
Monterrey, Mexico04-2026
B.D. - Industrial Engineer
ITESM
Monterrey, Mexico12-1986
Skills
- Design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA)
- Design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA)
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Design for six sigma (DFSS)
- Lean six sigma methodologies
- 3D modeling software proficiency
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Technical documentation skills
- Virtual collaboration tools
Certification
- DFMEA
- GD&T Certification
- DFSS Green Belt Candidate
- Lean Sigma Specialist
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Engineering Director
Trico Products Corporation
08.2020 - Current
Engineering Manager
Trico Products Corporation
07.2014 - 08.2020
Global Core Engineering Supervisor
Trico Products Corporation
07.2013 - 07.2014
Global Project Development Engineer
Trico Products Corporation
01.2000 - 07.2013
Quality/Process/Prototype Engineer
Trico Componentes
08.1990 - 12.1999
Statistical Process Engineer
Materias Primas Corporation
01.1987 - 07.1990
M.B.A. -
University of Nuevo Leon
B.D. - Industrial Engineer
ITESM