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ROBERTO LAGUNAS BAÑUELOS

Mechanical & Industrial Engineer
Mexico City

Summary

Professional summary

Highly motivated Production Engineer with comprehensive experience in process improvement, quality assurance and manufacturing. Exceptionally talented at investigating and sourcing new equipment and identifying and addressing technical issues. Dynamic professional possessing excellent planning, executing and monitoring capabilities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Production Engineer

IKEA Purchasing and Logistic Services
03.2019 - Current
  • Coordinated production and quality performance for new regional suppliers.
  • Supported implementation of IKEA’s strict quality systems.
  • Monitored quality indicators and led root cause analysis for claims.
  • Identified and executed cost-saving initiatives.
  • Successfully started up 12+ suppliers across diverse categories (furniture, home textiles, plants, wash basins, etc.).

Product Engineer

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles de México S.A. de C.V.
01.2015 - 03.2019
  • Led door sheet metal design and launch for Jeep Compass in Brazil and Mexico.
  • Supported international launches in India and China.
  • Resolved production issues with design modifications during launch.

Release Engineer

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Released CAD models and source packages for Jeep Compass door components.
  • Collaborated with purchasing, stamping, and manufacturing for design feasibility.
  • Coordinated with subsystem teams (interior, hardware, sealing) to ensure compatibility.

Product Engineer

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles de Mexico S.A de C.V.
06.2008 - 12.2012
  • Managed quality and cost-saving projects for Jeep Liberty, Ram Trucks, and Fiat 500 doors.
  • Supported product launch at Warren, Saltillo, and Toluca assembly plants.

Design Engineer / Planner / Senior Buyer

EagleBurgmann Mexico
07.2005 - 04.2008
  • Designed and selected materials for mechanical seals.
  • Created technical drawings and BOMs.
  • Managed daily MRP runs, purchase planning, and SAP implementation.
  • Procured raw and finished materials and handled vendor coordination.

Education

B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering

ITESM – Tecnológico de Monterrey
01.1999 - 01.2003

Skills

Product & Release Engineering

Supplier Development & Cost Optimization

CAD Design (NX7)

Drafting

GD&T

DFMA

PFMEA

DVP&R

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Certification

Six Sigma Green Belt – Reactive Problem Solving, 2012

Technical Tools

  • NX7 CAD (Modeling & Drafting)
  • SAP ERP
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Production Engineer

IKEA Purchasing and Logistic Services
03.2019 - Current

Product Engineer

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles de México S.A. de C.V.
01.2015 - 03.2019

Release Engineer

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
01.2013 - 12.2015

Product Engineer

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles de Mexico S.A de C.V.
06.2008 - 12.2012

Design Engineer / Planner / Senior Buyer

EagleBurgmann Mexico
07.2005 - 04.2008

B.S. - Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering

ITESM – Tecnológico de Monterrey
01.1999 - 01.2003
ROBERTO LAGUNAS BAÑUELOSMechanical & Industrial Engineer