Luis Bernal
Queretaro,Querétaro
Summary
Experienced Quality Manager with 23 years in the automotive industry, with expertise in Crisis Management, FMEA, ISO/TS 16949, Quality Management, and APQP. Holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Universidad Anáhuac. Skilled in maintaining high-quality assurance standards and leading continuous improvement efforts.
Quality management professional with robust experience in driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Skilled in root cause analysis, auditing, and quality control methodologies. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Plant Quality Manager
Nexteer Automotive
09.2016 - 06.2025
- 18 years 2 months
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance product reliability and compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality management systems, improving operational efficiency across departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Analyzed quality data to identify trends, driving continuous improvement projects that enhanced process capabilities.
Global Supply Quality Support - Crisis Management
Nexteer Automotive
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Preserve high quality products & pricing under pressure.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Responsible for tracking hidden costs and spend, eliminate hidden factories.
- Establish early production containment / zero defect containment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Escalation and early communication channels.
- OEE - First time Quality, OA & OE supplier site.
- Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Global AQE - EPS Motors/Castings
Nexteer Automotive
05.2011 - 05.2014
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Responsible for managing APQP activities with Motor & Non Ferrous Casting Suppliers, engineering and manufacturing. Lead activities to identify critical design features and ensure that the suppliers incorporate and maintain comprehensive quality systems from material procurement through fabrication/assembly and final shipping.
Advanced Quality Engineer
Nexteer Automotive
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Responsible for managing APQP activities with Motor & Non Ferrous Casting Suppliers, engineering and manufacturing. Lead activities to identify critical design features and ensure that the suppliers incorporate and maintain comprehensive quality systems from material procurement through fabrication/assembly and final shipping.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Nexteer Automotive
05.2007 - 05.2009
- 2 years 1 month
Manufacturing Engineer
Visteon Corporation
05.2005 - 05.2007
- 4 years 11 months
Customer Service Engineer / Supplier Liaison
Visteon Corporation
07.2002 - 05.2005
- 2 years 11 months
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Universidad Anáhuac
Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico01.2002
Skills
- Strategic leadership & decision-making
- Internal audit expertise
- Regulatory compliance oversight
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Performance metrics
- Strategic negotiation skills
- Talent growth initiatives
- Financial monitoring & Managing operations and efficiency
Accomplishments
- 2019 Ford Zero Defect Supplier
- 2020 Ford Q1 Preferred Supplier
- 2020 GM Supplier Excellence Award
- 2021 GM Supplier Excellence Award
- 2024 GM Supplier Excellence Award nominee
Certification
- Cómo hacer coaching a tu personal para obtener resultados
- Management Skills
- Humble Leadership: The Power of Relationships, Openness, and Trust (getAbstract Summary)
- Delivering an Authentic Elevator Pitch
- Red X Journeyman
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Sr. Plant Quality Manager
Nexteer Automotive
09.2016 - 06.2025
Global Supply Quality Support - Crisis Management
Nexteer Automotive
05.2014 - 08.2016
Global AQE - EPS Motors/Castings
Nexteer Automotive
05.2011 - 05.2014
Advanced Quality Engineer
Nexteer Automotive
05.2009 - 05.2011
Supplier Quality Engineer
Nexteer Automotive
05.2007 - 05.2009
Manufacturing Engineer
Visteon Corporation
05.2005 - 05.2007
Customer Service Engineer / Supplier Liaison
Visteon Corporation
07.2002 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Universidad Anáhuac
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