JOEL LEAL SANEZ
Project Buyer
Mexicali,BC
Summary
New Product Introduction Engineer with 7+ years of experience supporting product launches in manufacturing environments, with strong exposure to power electronics, electrical systems, and industrial processes. Proven background in NPI, design and process validation, supplier coordination, APQP, and engineering changes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Buyer – NPI
Robert Bosch Tool México
Mexicali B.C
09.2022 - Current
- Technical interface between engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing during NPI and design changes.
- Supported prototype procurement, validation documentation, and design reviews.
- Coordinated functional, safety, and validation testing.
- Managed engineering and material changes ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets.
Manufacturing Engineer – New Product Introduction
Robert Bosch Tool México
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Supported introduction of new electrical and electromechanical products.
- Validated equipment, assembly processes, and automated presses.
- Performed SPC analysis and defect investigations during ramp-up.
- Achieved USD 48,230 annual cost reduction through packaging redesign.
Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical & Process Engineering
Furukawa México
09.2016 - 07.2021
- Led NPI for electrical harnesses from prototype to mass production.
- Developed FMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, BOMs, and validation documents.
- Implemented automation, electrical testing, and curing processes.
- Achieved USD 135,000 APQP cost savings.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Electrical Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico de Mexicali
Skills
- Procurement processes
- Supplier relationship management
- Strategic sourcing
- Demand forecasting
- Cost analysis
- Customer service
- Pricing negotiations
- Continuous process improvements
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
- ISO 45001 Internal Auditor
- FMEA/CP (AIAG)
- SPC
- Project Management
- SAP
- Qs-STAT
- Q-Das
- Minitab
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Excel
Timeline
Project Buyer – NPI
Robert Bosch Tool México
09.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer – New Product Introduction
Robert Bosch Tool México
07.2021 - 09.2022
Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical & Process Engineering
Furukawa México
09.2016 - 07.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Electrical Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico de Mexicali
CORE COMPETENCIES
- NPI & Ramp-Up
- Design & Process Validation
- APQP
- FMEA
- Control Plan
- PPAP
- Supplier Sourcing
- Prototype Validation
- Supplier Coordination
- Root Cause Analysis
- SPC (CPK/CMK)