Indra Coto

I’m an Automotive Quality Professional with 7+ years of experience leading APQP, product quality assurance, and cross-functional coordination. I focus on enabling compliant, high-quality program launches while strengthening risk mitigation and stakeholder communication.

As an Advanced Quality Supervisor II (APQP) at Lear Corporation, I led and mentored a team of 10 Quality Supervisors and 30 Quality Auditors to align with advanced automotive quality standards and plant goals. I validated quality system design compliance with IATF 16949, AIAG standards, SOX regulations, and customer-specific requirements, while serving as a primary point of contact for global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to drive PPAP execution and tracking.

I also champion advanced quality initiatives by provisioning resources, technical support, and targeted training for Advanced Quality Engineers and auditing staff. I spearheaded preventive action strategies, quality walks, and corrective/systemic actions across production lines within strict deadlines, while coordinating clear communication of risks and bottlenecks to executive management and operational teams.

Earlier, as an Advanced Quality Engineer (APQP) and Product Engineer, I owned engineering analysis, NPI/prototype launch quality, calibration and validation, and end-to-end PPAP documentation. I leveraged data and traceability (Product Histories and customer tracking systems), enforced operational quality authority (including halting lines for high-risk defects), and led change management to protect quality throughout the product lifecycle.