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Jair Ruiz

Program Manager
Puebla,México

Summary

Dedicated Program Manager possessing over 10 years of experience in building successful compliance programs within the automotive industry. Proven history of leading organizations in quality assurance, risk management and profit-oriented initiatives. Skilled in mentoring, training and contributing to the professional development of staff members. Proficient in managing budgets and reporting status of stakeholders.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Forvia
Puebla
05.2022 - Current
  • For Lucid Air Door panels, central console tambour door and decorative accessories for doors and instrument panel
  • Customer interface with Lucid
  • Gross margin improvement trough ECR proposal and implementation
  • Generate savings to increase serial production profitability
  • Coordination with Premium Plant for pre series events
  • Responsible for hours and travel budget.

Program Manager

Plastic Omnium
Puebla
11.2016 - 04.2022
  • Managed 5 senior-level technical project managers to develop and launch programs for
  • Volkswagen
  • During 2018 until April 2022 directed 3 simultaneous programs for Volkswagen products launching them on time
  • Administered programs over $20M USD budget being responsible of the development profit and the series gross margin
  • Management advanced program team during quotation phase for new business.

Program Manager

Inteva Products
Puebla
03.2015 - 10.2016
  • Saved $1.2M USD by implementing cost saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems in the Golf A7 sunroof
  • Exceeded goals through effective task priorization and great work ethic
  • Successfully launched panoramic sunroof designed in Germany for Volkswagen
  • Coordination of development team in Germany and Mexico for Volkswagen Tiguan and Audi
  • Q5 programs
  • Managed budget over $10M USD.

Lead Product Engineer

Inteva Products
Puebla
07.2012 - 03.2015
  • Reduction of 15% of design hours for Audi Q5 sunroof
  • Liason between Germany and Mexico for product design
  • Assembly process tack time reduction of 5%.

Engineering Designer

Webasto
Puebla
02.2011 - 06.2012
  • Created Bill of Materials (BOM) and certifications
  • Controlled engineering changes
  • Performed kinematic simulations using Catia for New Bettle Cabrio rooftop.

Engineering Designer

Bombardier Transportation
Hidalgo
06.2007 - 12.2010
  • Used Catia to draft assemblies, models and other technical drawings
  • Analyzed stack up of tolerances for assemblies,
  • Designed tooling and fixtures for welded assemblies,
  • Integrated interiors systems for Kuala Lumpur and Vancouver trains.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - undefined

Skills

German, Intermediate B1undefined

Timeline

Program Manager

Forvia
05.2022 - Current

Program Manager

Plastic Omnium
11.2016 - 04.2022

Program Manager

Inteva Products
03.2015 - 10.2016

Lead Product Engineer

Inteva Products
07.2012 - 03.2015

Engineering Designer

Webasto
02.2011 - 06.2012

Engineering Designer

Bombardier Transportation
06.2007 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Applied Science - undefined

Jair RuizProgram Manager