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Cinthia Hernández

@cinthiahernndez

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Supplier Quality Engineer specializing in 8D problem solving, supplier management, and cost recovery in automotive.

Mexico

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a supplier quality role in automotive where I can drive 8D/root cause, manage supplier performance, lead containment/corrective actions, and support audits—while delivering measurable cost and quality improvements for OEM programs.

I’m a Supplier Quality Engineer with experience supporting the automotive industry, specializing in 8D problem solving, supplier management, and customer complaints. I manage supplier quality performance for national and international suppliers in high-demand environments.

Since 2022, I’ve led containment and corrective action activities, including NCRs and supplier claims (issue supplier claims and implement containment actions). I act as a Level 1 Champion / Level 2 support for 8D, and I coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and protect production stability.

In my current role, I support OEM programs such as Volvo and Stellantis, including SQA Lead responsibilities for program launches (SOP Industrial Engineering readiness). I also support audits (IATF, VDA, BMW, Ford, Volvo), use tools like SAP, Minitab, and Windchill, and focus on measurable results—recovering significant costs through supplier claims.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Supplier Quality Engineer

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Brose Group

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Manage supplier quality performance and lead supplier quality improvements for national and international suppliers in high-demand automotive environments. Lead 8D problem-solving (Level 1 champion / Level 2 support) and support OEM programs including Volvo and Stellantis, including SOP readiness and NCR/claim containment actions.

Root Cause Analysis Supplier Claims (NCRs)Supplier Visits Audit Readiness

Incoming Quality Coordinator

Brose Group

Jul 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Led a team of 6 technicians for incoming quality and material release, driving sorting and rework activities based on defect criticality. Reported quality status to plant leadership and supported audits (IATF, VDA, BMW, Ford, Volvo) with zero major findings.

Incoming Quality Material Release Team Leadership Sorting And Rework Quality Reporting IATF 16949 Audit Support SAP Incoming Quality

Incoming Quality Technician

Brose Group

Mar 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Supported production lines on supplier quality issues and assisted in containment and corrective actions to protect material flow. Validated materials using measurement equipment and performed GD&T interpretation for material release; supported quality methodologies including APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, and IATF 16949.

APQP MSAs SPC IATF 16949