Francisco Lopez
@franciscolopez
I’m a senior automotive program manager driving industrialization, launch execution, and KPI-driven quality improvements.
MexicoWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Technical Product / Program Manager with 19+ years in automotive manufacturing, industrialization, and launch management for premium OEMs (Audi, Ford, KIA, FCA/Stellantis). I lead complex programs spanning aluminum high-pressure die casting, CNC machining, plastic back injection, decorative interior systems, and automated manufacturing lines—turning start-up conditions into measurable performance.
Across multiple global programs, I own APQP activities, customer-facing technical discussions, engineering changes, supplier validation, production transfers, and KPI-driven execution. I’ve delivered technology firsts (first carbon open pore at Audi, first forged carbon for KIA, and KIA’s first program for the group), while consistently improving productivity by 10–20%, holding scrap to 3–6%, and reducing material costs by 10–15%. I also led large-scale capacity expansion for an automated machining line (500K → 625K units/year), managed ~$2M USD CAPEX, and achieved ~90–95% recovery of a $15M USD tooling PO under strict OEM documentation requirements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Product Manager
Novem Car Interior Design
Nov 2016 - Nov 2025 (9 years)
Served as on-site program manager for global Audi/Ford/KIA interior trim programs, owning industrialization, validation, and SOP launch execution. Delivered productivity gains of 10–20%, reduced scrap to 3–6%, lowered material costs 10–15%, and managed up to €350K/project in industrialization CAPEX.
Program Manager
Martinrea Honsel México
Apr 2006 - Nov 2016 (10 years 7 months)
Led automotive manufacturing programs from award through SOP, including capacity expansions and engineering change management across aluminum HPDC and automated machining lines. Expanded in-house machining from ~20% to 100% of casting volume (500K→625K units/yr), led ~$2M USD CAPEX industrialization, and recovered 90–95% of a $15M tooling PO.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro
B.Eng., Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Design)
Earned a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering with a Mechanical Design focus, graduating in March 2006.
Mission Hills
Internship
2005 - 2006
Completed an internship at Mission Hills in San José Iturbide from November 2005 to April 2006.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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