Mariana Lozano Sandoval / Contact : 81-15-35-23-81

Line Quality Engineer

Participation in the Start-Up of Gas Furnace Line

-Gas Furnace Production Line Transfer (from
Wichita KS to Mx.)

• Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
• Tracking and improvement KPI’s assigned (IPPM,
  FPY, COPQ, ERI, YRR)
• Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
• Improvement project for scrap reduction
• Enhanced operational efficiency by automating routine quality checks, allowing team to focus on more complex issues.
• Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovative solutions to quality challenges.
• Initiated cross-functional team collaboration, integrating quality standards across departments to ensure uniformity in product excellence.
• Lead and coordinate activities of quality
  technicians and auditors to ensure product
  conformity and address quality concerns. ( 10 quality auditors under my supervision)
• Ensured accuracy of documentation, maintaining a comprehensive record-keeping system in accordance with ISO requirements.
• Assisted in external audits, providing necessary information and evidence for the verification of compliance.

Achievements

• Reduce the number defects on the
  assembly lines (Target 5,400 IPPM’s /
  Goal: 940 IPPM’s , Improvement of more than 70%.)
• Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures (Acceptance and rejection criteria).
• Participation in the SGI audit as lead internal auditor.
• Scrap reduction in the manufacturing of Heat Exchanger from $7,000 USD monthly to $1,500 USD monthly, improvement of more than 80%.

Line Quality Engineer (Air Conditioner)

Participation in the start-up of Air Conditioner Line (Benchmarking at plants Wichita KS / Norman OK)

• Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
• Reduced product defect rates through meticulous analysis of production data, identifying trends, and implementing targeted improvements.
• Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
• Conducted detailed audits to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 standards, maintaining a high level of compliance throughout the organization.
• Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
• Updated quality control records and reports. (Daily Gemba Activity)
• Lead and coordinate activities of quality
  auditors to ensure product conformity ( 8 QA at my chargue)
• Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address engineering and quality challenges holistically while ensuring timely delivery.

Achievements

• Reduce the number defects on the assembly line focused on brazing
  (Target 18,500 IPPM’s / Goal: 5,400 IPPM’s , Improvment of more than > 60 %.)
• Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough audits and identifying areas for improvement. (Quality strategy)
• Process Identification Defect (PID) Categorization of major/minor defects on the production line
• Certified trainer in the welding process (Brazing)
• Scrap reduction in the brazing area from $5,000 USD daily to $

Quality Fabrication Engineer

- Casing Machine Line

• Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures
• Led training sessions on quality control techniques, elevating team's expertise and minimizing errors in production.
• Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
• Reduced product return rates, conducting detailed root cause analyses to identify and rectify manufacturing defects.
• Create the necessary Quality documentation
  on the assembly lines such ass : PFMEA , Control Plan, Method Sheets, Work Instructions, Visual Aids
• Collaborate with SQA and process engineers to validate
  and define critical process characteristics, ensuring
  compliance with customer requirements.

Achievements

• Quality Inspection Strategy ( GoCanvas )
• Quality report hour by hour ( FPY / SCRAP )
• Scrap reduction in the casing fabrication from $15,000 USD monthly to $6,500 USD monthly, improvement of more than 50%.
• Evaluated finished products and assigned grades based on factors such as color and texture.

• Responsible for promoting quality culture in the organization through tools, methodologies and systems for continuous improvement such as:
• Completed inspection reports, describing performance outcomes, and carefully documenting irregularities or variances from expected outcomes.
• Performed specialized testing in support of internal and external customers and departmental projects.
• Maintained complete, accurate and legible test records, reviewing data for accuracy and trends and communicating concerns to supervisor.