Jose Guadalupe Esparza Tinajero
Juarez, Chihuahua
Summary
Global Engineering Executive with proven expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams, driving innovation, and delivering world-class engineering solutions across diverse industries. Recognized for achieving operational excellence, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to deliver measurable business outcomes. Skilled in aligning engineering strategies with organizational goals, leveraging advanced technologies, and navigating complex challenges, including organizational model changes and business transformation. A committed leader focused on mentoring talent, enabling efficiency, and empowering teams to exceed expectations.
Personal Branding Statement:
Transforming engineering organizations by aligning innovative product development with strategic business objectives, fostering operational excellence, and delivering impactful results across industries.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Department Manager, MCAD/MCAE
Aptiv, ASUX Division
Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Established and managed a global team of 72 engineers spanning three continents.
- Guided and developed new managers and team leaders.
- Created and implemented KPIs, dashboards, and workload management systems.
- Delivered top-tier MCAD/MCAE support to both internal and external clients.
- Decreased Product Data Exchange ticket backlog by 60%.
Global Mechanical Steering Team Leader
Aptiv, ASUX Division
Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Established the Mechanical Steering team to enhance skills, processes, tools, and design standards.
- Developed and implemented a skills improvement strategy.
- Established global process to capture lessons learned.
- Establish a global peer review board, and enhance the peer review process.
- Integrated Stages for a unified process management.
- Adopted Aspice for improved quality standards.
- Enhanced the designation process of special product characteristics for long-term quality improvement.
- Established a team of specialists to enhance and broaden design standards.
- Defined KPIs as the baseline for our current Management Operating System for product development process reviews.
Global Director Mechanical Engineering
Aptiv, ASUX Division.
Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
02.2022 - Current
- Guide a global team of 225 engineers in delivering innovative mechanical engineering solutions contributing to record-breaking business awards: $11.4B USD in 2023 and $3.8B USD in 2024.
- Led strategic changes resulting in a 24% workforce optimization and better cost allocation in the end of 2023
- Consistently met project deadlines and financial goals.
- Increased quality by 66% by reducing design errors in validation, resulting in significant cost avoidance over 2023.
- Achieved Product development process optimizations: 41% reduction in documents, 24% fewer steps, and 35% reduced lead time.
- Augmented virtual verification coverage by 85%, leading to successful initial validations, redeploying the workforce to next project.
Mexico Technical Center Site Lead
Aptiv, ASUX Division
Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
05.2021 - Current
- Managed operations for a team of 320 engineers across various technical and admin areas, shaping site vision, mission and strategy during pandemic period.
- Boosted site engagement scores to 90% through strategic communication and leadership initiatives.
- Oversaw the 2025 site closure, effectively managing the layoff process of 167 Engineers with compassion.
Mechanical Engineering Manager
Delphi, User Experience Division
Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
05.2014 - 05.2020
- Led a team of 16 engineers in the design and development of 38 projects, including mechatronics, HVACs, ICS, and touch panel displays.
- Introduced the “Design Validation & Done Model,” reducing by 75% total design Validation Failures and achieving zero mechanical design-related failures in 17 validation rounds.
Mechanical Engineer
Delphi, User Experience Division
Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
05.2000 - 05.2014
- Led the development of GM’s Global ICS FAI touch panel vehicle integration, contributing to the Buick LaCrosse’s inclusion in Ward’s 10 Best Interiors.
- Created Delphi’s Dimensional Management Process and trained 258 engineers globally.
- I served as the Resident Engineer for two years in Korea, securing approvals for key GM projects and contributing to the award-winning J300 MPV7 folding faceplate design.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electromechanical Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico de Ciudad Juarez
Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico10.1997
Skills
- Global Leadership and Organizational Strategy
- Leadership development and mentorship
- Business Process Improvement
- Advanced Mechanical Engineering and Design
- Structural Problem Solving
- Program Management (Metric-Driven)
- Restructuring and Change Management
- Total Cost of Ownership Strategy
Certification
- Certified Senior GDTP ASME S0450 (2006-2012)
- Design for Six Sigma (2014)
- Shainin Red X Apprentice Certification (2018)
- Leadership Development Program (2018-2019)
- Aptiv Business Process for Leaders Certification (2019)
Accomplishments
Awards
- Delphi Global Excellence Award (2011)- For Dimensional Management Program
- One and Done Award (2020)- For DV Design Quality improvement by 75%
- Jaime Bermudez Cuaron Award- Successful Trajectory (2024)
Career Highlights
- Successfully led restructuring initiatives across NA, EU, and AP, achieving 30% cost reductions while maintaining operational excellence during 2023 and 2024.
- Pioneered Total Cost of Ownership strategies, driving significant operational savings.
- Developed and mentored global elite engineering teams, fostering leaders and technical fellows.
- Delivered multiple award-winning products, including contributions to Ward’s 10 Best Interiors recognition.
Languages
- Spanish/English
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Global Director Mechanical Engineering
Aptiv, ASUX Division.
02.2022 - Current
Mexico Technical Center Site Lead
Aptiv, ASUX Division
05.2021 - Current
Global Department Manager, MCAD/MCAE
Aptiv, ASUX Division
05.2020 - 05.2022
Global Mechanical Steering Team Leader
Aptiv, ASUX Division
05.2020 - 05.2022
Mechanical Engineering Manager
Delphi, User Experience Division
05.2014 - 05.2020
Mechanical Engineer
Delphi, User Experience Division
05.2000 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Electromechanical Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico de Ciudad Juarez
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