Julio Barba Agíss
Summary
I am a Supplier Quality Manager with more than 23 years of experience in the automotive industry, leading quality assurance, supplier development, supplier APQP, audits and continuous improvement strategies. Solid experience implementing quality management systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9001), APQP, PPAP and problem resolution (8D, Red X, QRQC). Recognized for strengthening strategic relationships with suppliers, optimizing supply processes and ensuring compliance with global quality standards. Focus on operational excellence, reducing non-quality costs and sustainable supply chain development with experience in commodities like Interior, Exterior, Safety, Powertrain, Lighting, Electronics and more in multinational companies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Supplier Quality Manager Launch & Series
Hella Automotive Mexico (Electronics)
12.2021 - 04.2025
Main Responsibilities:
✓ Strong focus on cost recovery process. ✓ Perform problem solving for quality issues to avoid any downline or cost related by supplier process. ✓ Get APQP on time for external & internal suppliers. ✓ Perform and approve PPAP & Run at Rate for external and internal suppliers to ensure quality and rate. ✓ Perform VDA 6.3 audits for external suppliers.
Regional Supplier Quality Manager Series
Hella Automotive Mexico (Lighting)
01.2016 - 12.2021
Main Responsibilities:
✓ Strong focus on cost recovery process. ✓ Perform problem solving for quality issues to avoid any downline or cost related by supplier process. ✓ Get APQP on time for internal suppliers. ✓ Perform and approve PPAP & Run at Rate for external and internal suppliers to ensure quality and rate. ✓ Evaluation of tools and fixtures to meet engineering requirements.
SQA Powertrain / Safety / Interiors
General Motors De Mexico
02.2003 - 12.2015
Education
Industrial & Systems Engineer -
Universidad Autonoma of Coahuila
Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico12-2002
University Diploma - VDA 6.3 / Red X / GD&T / APQP / PPAP
VW / GM
MultipleUniversity Diploma - Organizational Leadership
ITESM
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico09-2019
Skills
- Emotional Intelligence & Autonomous
- People management (couching) & Leadership
- Ability on problem solving analysis & resolution
- Coordinating with others & Sense of urgence
- Learning on the fly
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Regional Supplier Quality Manager Launch & Series
Hella Automotive Mexico (Electronics)
12.2021 - 04.2025
Regional Supplier Quality Manager Series
Hella Automotive Mexico (Lighting)
01.2016 - 12.2021
SQA Powertrain / Safety / Interiors
General Motors De Mexico
02.2003 - 12.2015
Industrial & Systems Engineer -
Universidad Autonoma of Coahuila
University Diploma - VDA 6.3 / Red X / GD&T / APQP / PPAP
VW / GM
University Diploma - Organizational Leadership
ITESM
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