Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Saucedo
Test Engineer And Project Coordination
San Gerardo
Summary
Results-oriented Industrial Engineer with over 17 years of experience in comprehensive vehicle validation and test coordination. Proven track record as an active QCTS committee member, collaborating effectively with senior stakeholders across multiple departments, including ACVE, VPDM, PMO, OPD, Styling, and OCQE. Expertise in managing critical KPIs such as Safe Launch (Quality & Time) and Cost Reduction, complemented by international experience in the USA, Colombia, and Ecuador. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Project Management.
Demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development and data-driven decision-making through technical negotiation and countermeasure deployment. Instructor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in varied modalities to enhance deeper learning. Developed meaningful test instruments to complement and validate.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Test Engineer 4 – Test Track Pilot (Development & Validation)
Nissan Technical Center of North America R&D
Aguascalientes
01.2009 - Current
- Dynamic/static validation (acceleration, braking, NVH, handling, ergonomics, infotainment, lighting).Manly KPY to achieved the competitiveness target, closed 95% of the test before the PM5.5
- Test plans, execution, results and executive reporting; countermeasure adoption KPY 100% before PM5.5.
- Plant audits and in-production quality follow-up to prevent customer complaints KPY no defect after launching.
- IQS/QCS & Consumer Reports data analysis; verbatim filtering, root cause, solution verification. KPY C/M estimation for dissatisfaction or Issues before PT1 .
- Cross-functional/cross-cultural collaboration with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Suppliers and global teams.
Instructor
CEDVA
Aguascalientes
01.2020 - Current
- Instructor (motorcycles): complete systems, diagnostics and entrepreneurship for workshop start-up.
- The student must learn the operation and repair of faults within the established period with a weighting greater than 80% points for their certification before the SEP.
Co-owner
EMCAR Chory Motortech Inc.
Aguascalientes
01.2015 - Current
- Co-owner & supervisor of automotive workshop; comprehensive OBDII diagnostics, electrical, brakes, engine & transmission. the mainly responsibility is the cost management and interpersonal activity with the client.
- Operations management, customer service and technician training for new hearing.
Quality Inspector
Nissan Mexicana (Body Shop)
Aguascalientes
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Body Shop quality control; repair vs. scrap decision-making and body repair execution.
- KPY no defect during the operation, to meet Nissan Standard Quality and no affectation in takt time.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
UNITEC
On Line09.2026
Bachelor of Science - Industrial & Systems Engineering
Universidad Del Valle De México
Aguascalientes01.2023
Skills
- Project coordination
- Risk assessment expertise
- Stakeholder engagement
- Statistical analysis of quality metrics
- Vehicle performance assessment
- Team leadership
- Clear verbal communication
Root cause analisys
Automotive knowledge
Benchmarking analysis
Critical thinking development
Accomplishments
- Project cost reduction: annual commitment of ~US$0.13 M (90% commitment, 95% target) via idea generation/validation and QCTS governance.
- Safe Launch (Quality & Time): milestone planning & tracking for risk-mitigated launches, resolving validation issues.
- Customer satisfaction (IQS): Top 20 analysis, competitive benchmarking, and prioritized countermeasures with benefit estimation.
Training
- High-altitude validation (Bogotá, Manizales, Medellín)
- Mini SUV competitiveness (Ecuador)
- Subcompacts & EV/HEV – Arizona Test Track (Chandler, Phoenix)
- HMI, Faro Arm, Infotainment, Pressure Mapping – Farmington Hills, MI
TOOLS
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PPT)
- Dewetron 3030 CAN
- CONSULT II/III
- VCDS
- OP-COM
- INNOVA 3120
- LAUNCH X431
- Chassis Ear
Timeline
Instructor
CEDVA
01.2020 - Current
Co-owner
EMCAR Chory Motortech Inc.
01.2015 - Current
Test Engineer 4 – Test Track Pilot (Development & Validation)
Nissan Technical Center of North America R&D
01.2009 - Current
Quality Inspector
Nissan Mexicana (Body Shop)
01.2006 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Project Management
UNITEC
Bachelor of Science - Industrial & Systems Engineering
Universidad Del Valle De México
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