MAYRA CERVANTES
Aguascalientes
Summary
Project Engineer skilled in leading multiple concurrent New Product Introduction programs within automotive manufacturing. Successfully delivered approximately 10 product launches by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to meet quality, cost, and timing objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PROJECT ENGINEER
Minth Mexico Coatings SA de CV
08.2023 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams supporting programs for General Motors, Tesla, and BMW, coordinating Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Production, Logistics, Finance, suppliers, and customers to ensure successful program execution and milestone achievement.
- Managed 3-4 concurrent New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from quotation through Start of Production, successfully delivering approximately 10 product launches while achieving quality, cost, and timing objectives.
- Developed and maintained integrated project plans, proactively identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and driving recovery plans to maintain project timelines.
- Directed APQP activities, PPAP submissions, engineering changes, prototype builds, production trials, and launch readiness throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Managed program budgets, monitored financial performance, and supported cost optimization while maintaining customer expectations and business objectives.
- Successfully recovered critical programs while managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Participated in international tooling validation, manufacturing transfer, and technical handover activities in China, facilitating knowledge transfer and supporting successful production readiness at the Mexico facility.
- Represented programs during customer meetings, technical reviews, and executive status updates, ensuring clear communication and alignment among all stakeholders.
LAUNCH ENGINEER
Minth Mexico Coatings SA de CV
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated manufacturing readiness activities to ensure successful product launches and seamless transitions into serial production.
- Planned and executed prototype builds, engineering trials, Run@Rate events, and production validations before Start of Production.
- Verified tooling, documentation, production resources, and process readiness to support launch milestones and customer requirements.
- Collaborated with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to resolve launch issues, minimize production risks, and improve launch execution.
- Supported engineering changes, launch documentation, and customer deliverables throughout the product introduction process.
- Contributed to process validation and continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational readiness and launch performance.
Education
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering -
Universidad Politécnica De Aguascalientes
Skills
- New Product Introduction
- Launch Management
- Program Management
- Production Readiness
- Product Development
- APQP
- PPAP
- Engineering Change Management
- Risk Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Supplier Management
- Continuous Improvement
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Professional Working Proficiency
Timeline
PROJECT ENGINEER
Minth Mexico Coatings SA de CV
08.2023 - Current
LAUNCH ENGINEER
Minth Mexico Coatings SA de CV
12.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering -
Universidad Politécnica De Aguascalientes