Gustavo Vargas
@gustavovargas
Industrial Engineer focused on reliability, quality management, and Lean-driven process improvement.
MexicoWhat I'm looking for
I am an Industrial Engineer with extensive experience in reliability engineering, quality management, and Lean manufacturing, having led teams of 10–100 people and coordinated cross-functional projects in public and private sectors.
I have implemented reliability methodologies (FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, KPI development), led audits to ensure ISO 9001/14000/OHSAS 18000 compliance, and executed process improvement initiatives that reduced waste and optimized production flow.
I communicate clearly, mentor teams, and drive digitalization and regulatory simplification efforts; I combine hands-on engineering with project planning (Gantt, Value Stream Mapping) to deliver measurable operational improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Economic Development Lead
City Hall, Tabasco
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 9 months)
Led regulatory simplification and digitalization initiatives, supervised citizen surveys to inform process improvements, and coordinated cross-functional working groups to redesign service flows.
Head of Reliability
National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017 (4 years 11 months)
Led reliability initiatives including root cause analysis, FMEA-based centerlined maintenance and KPI development, and executed internal/external audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14000 and OHSAS 18000 standards.
CEImplemented Lean improvements including value stream mapping and time-and-motion studies for aerospace & defense production lines, reducing waiting times and improving line efficiency for Thales and Honeywell contracts.
Process Auditor - Quality
Mexican Bus Company
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 11 months)
Audited and analyzed operational activities and implemented quality tools (5S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke) and a Service Quality Index, reducing passenger-impacting incidents and improving service efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
King George International Business College
Business English Diploma, Business English
2016 - 2016
Completed a Business English diploma program focused on professional English for business contexts.
UVUniversity of Valencia
Master's Degree, Business Process Management
2010 - 2012
Completed a Master's program in Planning and Management of Business Processes with coursework in process improvement and management.
Villahermosa Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree, Industrial Engineering
2004 - 2009
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering with emphasis on manufacturing and reliability practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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