Sergio Guerra Robles
Safety Engineer
Chihuahua,CHH
Summary
Accomplished Senior Quality Engineer with 14 years of experience in automotive and industrial manufacturing. Specializes in APQP, PPAP, and safety compliance, leading quality initiatives from development to launch. Expertise in ISO standards and lean methodologies drives continuous improvement and operational efficiency, fostering a strong culture of quality and safety.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Engineer
Ford
05.2024 - Current
- Reviewed machinery during design, run-off, and launch to ensure MIDAS compliance, which improved operational readiness.
- Provided detailed feedback to OEMs on documentation releases (WKs, MSD), enhancing the clarity and safety of machine specifications.
- Coordinated machinery and tooling loading and unloading with the maneuver team, streamlining operations and minimizing downtime.
- Reviewed machinery releases across various categories, including White Protag, Pink, Yellow, and Green, ensuring all equipment met safety standards. Leveraged knowledge of FAS Standards to guide safety compliance, which helped maintain high safety performance across projects.
- Managed the preparation and verification of PTAs and height verification permits, facilitating timely equipment releases while adhering to safety regulations.
- Analyzed PSS and 8D reports to identify safety issues and developed procedures that eliminated incident recurrence. Led safety stand-downs per Ford protocols, maintaining zero safety violations for 20 months.
- Delivered internal safety courses on topics such as chemical, electrical, and laser safety, working at heights, confined space, and hot work, enhancing safety awareness across the organization.
Quality Manager
SAFE Metal
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed quality to ensure compliance with client specifications and international standards such as ISO and AAR, maintaining high industry standards.
- Served as a casting process technical specialist, resolving 85% of customer complaints and supporting product development initiatives to improve casting quality.
- Led customer service initiatives for new product launches and industrialization (PPAP, APQP), thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships.
- Coordinated communication with customers regarding any complaints, effectively addressing issues to improve service and product quality.
- Oversaw operations of the internal testing laboratory, ensuring reliable results that contributed to product safety and performance.
- Worked closely with engineering departments to coordinate Management of Change (MOC), streamlining processes and enhancing collaboration.
- Facilitated product improvement projects, identifying areas for enhancement.
Quality Manager
VitroMex
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed ISO systems to ensure compliance, which streamlined our quality processes and enhanced overall product reliability.
- Coordinated documentation efforts, helping to maintain accurate records and improve accessibility for audits and team members.
- Oversaw quality assurance for outgoing products, which reduced defects and increased customer satisfaction.
- Conducted audits of packaging processes, identifying areas for improvement that resulted in more efficient operations.
- Led the launch of new product initiatives (NPI), overseeing initial trials and validations to ensure smooth market entry.
- Executed in-line quality team audits, which helped to maintain high quality standards and fostered a culture of continuous improvement.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints effectively, strengthening relationships and ensuring feedback to enhance our products.
- Facilitated clear communication with customers, which improved trust and encouraged ongoing collaboration.
Senior New Products Industrialization Engineer
Transitions Operations
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Led the planning for new product introductions using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), which ensured that all stages of product development were aligned and executed effectively.
- Collaborated with global engineers to coordinate testing and validation processes, helping to confirm that products met quality standards before launch.
- Managed raw material procurement and production logistics, ensuring that materials were available when needed, which facilitated a smooth production flow and minimized delays.
- Oversaw the entire product industrialization process, which included monitoring progress until products reached the Distribution Center, allowing for timely distribution to customers.
- Conducted mid-term product evaluations, providing insights that supported continuous improvement and helped in making informed decisions about future product iterations.
Senior Process Engineer
Transitions Operations
12.2016 - 10.2018
- Managed machinery transfer planning, ensuring seamless relocation and setup, which minimized downtime and optimized production efficiency.
- Developed utilities and facility installation plans, which streamlined resource allocation and improved operational readiness for new projects.
- Led new facility startups and equipment installation, coordinating multiple teams to ensure all systems were operational on schedule, reducing delays in project rollouts.
- Spearheaded new product industrialization efforts, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to implement processes that enhanced product quality and market readiness.
- Designed and implemented packaging and process control systems, which increased product consistency and reduced waste, directly contributing to cost savings.
Senior Process and Packaging Engineer
SOFI de Chihuahua
11.2012 - 12.2016
- Raw material development, production forecast calculations for material purchasing, minimum and maximum part number control, and suppliers’ development to avoid any material shortage.
- Supplier development achieved through a 25% reduction in the minimum purchase order. Reduction of color and adhesive quality problems on the final packing material.
- With the new packing supplier's material development, the lead time for the current material was reduced from 8 weeks to 3 weeks, and for the new material from 16 weeks to 5 weeks.
- Reduction of warehouse surface usage for packing material from 200 square meters to 75 square meters.
Process Engineer
SOFI de Chihuahua
01.2011 - 11.2012
- Built a comprehensive quality analysis database tool tracking product quality from raw material through mold injection tooling, enabling root cause analysis and quality issue resolution.
- ORACLE database update with all raw materials used in production, from monomer to final packaging.
- Quality follow-up on final product and team lead with production managers, supervisors, and CI to improve product performance.
- SPC and product performance follow-up, worked with supervisors and production operators to implement improvements and reduce quality issues.
Tool Engineer
SOFI de Chihuahua
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Designed and administered mold injection inserts, including fabrication, repair, and purchasing of mold blocks, along with maintenance and production implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Chihuahua
Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico12-2008
Skills
Regulatory Compliance
Safety assessment
Construction safety
Risk assessments
Incident investigation
Quality management
Six Sigma
Technical Tools: AutoCAD, GD&T, Statistical Process Control, Root Cause Analysis, Control Plans, MIDAS, Oracle Database, SQL Server
Safety Communication
Certification
Black Belt
Timeline
Black Belt
04-2026
Green Belt
02-2026
Safety Engineer
Ford
05.2024 - Current
Quality Manager
SAFE Metal
04.2022 - 03.2024
Quality Manager
VitroMex
04.2021 - 12.2021
Senior New Products Industrialization Engineer
Transitions Operations
10.2018 - 04.2021
Senior Process Engineer
Transitions Operations
12.2016 - 10.2018
Senior Process and Packaging Engineer
SOFI de Chihuahua
11.2012 - 12.2016
Process Engineer
SOFI de Chihuahua
01.2011 - 11.2012
Tool Engineer
SOFI de Chihuahua
12.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Chihuahua