MARIANA RICO RAMOS
Irapuato
Summary
Results-driven project manager, adept at fostering collaboration within teams and excelling in independent roles. Committed to achieving targets and enhancing customer satisfaction, demonstrating responsibility and adaptability. A persistent approach to problem-solving is complemented by a human-centric perspective, ensuring effective communication and compromise in all interactions. Proven ability to navigate complex challenges while maintaining focus on organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROGRAM MANAGER
BORGWARNER PDS IRAPUATO
Irapuato
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Leader and coordinator for new project launch and engineering changes for Ford and GM, focusing on cost, time and quality.
- Ensured progress tracking through effective timeline management.
- Handled program's capital requests and budget management effectively.
- Coordinator for PPAP submission documentation
- Optimized quotation procedures for prototypes to support project goals.
- Lead program status reviews involving cross-functional team, top management, and customer.
- Conducted feasibility analysis for new projects and engineering changes.
- Managed customer portals for GM (SQMS Vendor Tooling) and Ford (GPDS, ePPAP, WERS, MCPV, Schedule A, SREA, eCAR)
- Served as main liaison between plant and customer, overseeing process audits and visits aligned with customer events.
PROJECT ENGINEER
Nifco Central Mexico
Mexico
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Coordinated new project launches for Ford, Mazda, Toyota, and Tier 3 suppliers, while adhering to cost, time, and quality benchmarks.
- Managed budget by creating capital requests during project phases.
- Evaluated potential projects through detailed feasibility studies.
- Developed and maintained Bill of Materials (BOM) and International Material Data System (IMDS).
- Coordinated trials in alignment with project development.
- Coordinated follow-up sessions to achieve closure on pending matters.
- Developed PPAP documentation in alignment with customer specifications.
PROJECT ENGINEER
Toyoda Gosei Irapuato
Irapuato
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team to achieve customer milestone planning.
- APQP development documentation
- Drawing ballooning for new projects
- Prepared and revised PFMEA, Control Plan, and Process Sheets with multidisciplinary team for Off Tool/Off Process Phase.
- Coordinated engineering changes.
- Monitored and tracked engineering changes from initiation to implementation.
- Internal and customer audits
- Prepared ramp-up plans for transitioning from pre-production to mass production.
- Planned low and high volume trials.
- Facilitated monthly discussions with management to assess customer milestones.
- Managed budget effectively.
- PV Testing coordination.
PROGRAM ENGINEER (FORD Temporal Project)
Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Planned supply chain strategies for efficient MTO parts delivery to China plant.
- Managed supplier run-off issues during pre-series production.
- Revised Dynamics Controls Plans across all plant areas for startup.
- Monitored plant AIMS for accurate completion prior to SOP.
- Performed detailed analysis of checkbooks to enhance control over project budgets.
LAUNCH TEAM LEADER
Schaeffler De México SA de R.L de C.V
Mexico
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Responsible for providing leadership through the PEP process of new product start-ups, sample productions and production transfers.
- Developed and manage of schedules for multiple projects, ensuring timely completion.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team for successful project development.
- Coordinated PPAP runs for new product launches.
- Developed detailed APQP records to facilitate efficient new launch processes.
- Managed project evidence documentation using Windchill and Planisware for Gateways closure.
- Facilitate Launch Meetings, providing status to management and headquarters in North America and Germany.
- Creation of tool status reports and tracking of tooling orders
- Manage capital and tooling budgets for launches
- Optimized process development with innovative solutions.
- Coordinated Run&Rate processes and conducted statistical data analysis.
Education
Industrial Engineering - Productivity and Quality specialty
Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Irapuato
Irapuato12.2015
Skills
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- ADAPTABILITY
- PROBLEM SOLVING
- COMMUNICATION
- TIME MANAGEMENT
- PRODUCTIVITY
- LIDERSHIP
- NEGOCIATION
- TEAM WORK
Certification
- PMP by PMI (On going)
- ANPQP by ITESM
- Internal Auditor IATF 16949
- Core Tools
- Microsoft Project
- CPM by Volkswagen
- 8D's
- Ford SREA, eCAR, GPDS
LANGUAGES
English - Advanced
Advanced (C1)
German - Basic
Beginner (A1)
Spanish - Native
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
SOFTWARES
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Project
- SAP
- Windchill
- Planisware
- Oracle
- Team Center
Timeline
PROGRAM MANAGER
BORGWARNER PDS IRAPUATO
01.2023 - 05.2025
PROJECT ENGINEER
Nifco Central Mexico
10.2019 - 12.2022
PROJECT ENGINEER
Toyoda Gosei Irapuato
04.2018 - 09.2019
PROGRAM ENGINEER (FORD Temporal Project)
Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics
10.2017 - 04.2018
LAUNCH TEAM LEADER
Schaeffler De México SA de R.L de C.V
01.2016 - 10.2017
Industrial Engineering - Productivity and Quality specialty
Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Irapuato