BARUCH BELTRÁN VILLALPANDO

Core Sensor Development

• Led cross-functional teams to develop the Statement of Work for inductive sensors, ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements, and securing supplier partnerships using DFMEA, APQP, and Lean Manufacturing principles
• Oversaw engineering project change requests, managing design modifications and coordinating with teams across departments to ensure smooth project execution
• Directed DRBFM and DFMEA processes, leading risk assessments and ensuring design improvements were implemented effectively

Tesla Steer-By-Wire Manufacturing Support

• Led cross-disciplinary teams to analyze and resolve high rotor press force issues, collaborating with suppliers and internal departments to optimize design and tooling
• Drove improvements in sensor calibration processes, reducing rework time (saving approximately 6.25 hours per turn) by 80% and increasing yield rates from 94% to 98% through decisive leadership and collaboration with suppliers

Bid/Win Projects

• Participated in technical reviews with OEMs, discussing bid strategies and new project opportunities to drive growth
• Designed and released new angle sensor harnesses that met customer requirements and expectations
• Managed project deliverables, including planning, documentation, risk management, and cross-functional team coordination to ensure projects were delivered on time and met objectives

Project Hickory

• Reviewed and revised project specifications to ensure alignment with industry standards and project needs
• Applied 'Magnetic Environmental Correction' to minimize test rig interference, which improved sensor calibration accuracy from 95% to 98%

Benchmarking

• Conducted benchmarking for the Torque and Angle Sensor Harness C1 system, comparing performance and design with competitor systems to identify areas for improvement

Continuous improvement

• Proposed and implemented a project that reduced bathroom energy consumption by 80% and saved 592,800 liters of water annually, resulting in significant cost savings

Project Manager for pre-series projects for Audi and Daimler:

• Managed pre-series projects for Audi and Daimler, orchestrating logistics, manufacturing, and quality efforts across global teams to meet client requirements and improving project timelines by 20%
• Led communication efforts with clients and internal teams, ensuring accurate forecasting, timely deliveries, and alignment on production volumes and cost estimates
• Analyzed the 2022 business plan against current demand forecasts, providing insights into market behavior
• Achieved 95% forecast accuracy through the implementation of a comprehensive forecast and sales strategy.
• Presented monthly sales results for Tier 1 projects to North America management

Sales Contact for Tiers 1 for series projects:

• Acted as the main point of contact for project status updates with clients, including PPAP approvals, production volume changes, and material quotations for both pre-series and series phases

Support for the Ford NA Account:

• Prepared sales offers by analyzing optimal logistic routes to reduce costs by 15%
• Developed an Excel macro to efficiently track project invoices and streamline processes
• Regularly negotiated with clients to align project expectations and deliverables

• Modeled the battery support for an Audi e-tron using Catia v5.
• Designed a machine in Solidworks that rotates the battery support from 0° to 180°, with automatic locking at set angles, following the VDI 2221 guidelines.
• Performed FEM simulations to evaluate stress, displacement, and strain on components under load.
• Conducted a cost analysis to identify the most cost-effective materials while meeting mechanical and safety standards.