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Mauricio S

@mauricios

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Industrial engineer specializing in NPI validation, QA, and OEM project launches.

Mexico

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead cross-functional NPI/launch validation, strengthen quality compliance (IATF/ISO), and manage certification timelines for global OEMs—using data-driven RCA and clear risk management.

I’m an industrial engineer focused on New Product Introduction (NPI), Quality Assurance, and validation engineering in the automotive sector. As an MBA candidate, I’m currently leveraging my experience at Applus IDIADA to coordinate complex launch timelines and ensure product compliance for global OEMs.

In my role, I manage NPI validation phases and drive product compliance through validation plans (DVP&R) aligned with IATF/ISO standards. I lead troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis for testing failures, implement corrective actions, and act as Technical Project Manager for certification campaigns to help prevent launch delays.

Previously, at SR – Quality Assurance & Project Engineer, I led quality-focused projects from planning through execution—raising compliance by 25%, improving audit strategy and first-pass yield, and supporting cost-reduction efforts with production and engineering teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

NPI Homologation Engineer

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Applus IDIADA

Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Managed New Product Introduction (NPI) validation phases for OEM clients by coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve on-time Start of Production (SOP). Ensured product compliance through DVP&R validation plans aligned to IATF/ISO standards, and led troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis to prevent launch delays.

DVP&R IATF 16949 ISO 9001 Root Cause Analysis Technical Project Management Risk Management

Quality Assurance & Project Engineer

May 2020 - Feb 2023 (2 years 9 months)

Managed quality-focused projects from planning through execution, applying Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions that raised compliance by 25%. Directed audit strategy against standards to improve scores and first-pass yield, and collaborated with production and engineering to deliver cost-reduction initiatives.

Root Cause Analysis IATF 16949 ISO 9001 Internal Auditing

Project Support Intern

Jan 2020 - May 2020 (4 months)

Facilitated rollout of HR integration programs supporting onboarding and performance alignment. Built internal tools to streamline project coordination and stakeholder reporting.

Project Coordination Rollout Internal Tools Onboarding

Project Management Intern

APYMSA

Jan 2019 - May 2019 (4 months)

Revamped quality documentation and improved traceability across inventory workflows. Identified workflow improvement opportunities and proposed system enhancements to save operational time and improve team coordination.

Traceability Process Improvement System Enhancements Operational Efficiency Cross functional Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Southern New Hampshire University

Master’s in Project Management and Operations, Project Management & Operations

2024 -

Master’s program in Project Management and Operations (in progress) focusing on strategic project execution, operational leadership, and business process optimization using PMI standards.

Universidad Tecmilenio

Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering

2018 - 2021

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering emphasizing Lean Manufacturing, quality systems, and supply chain management in automotive and manufacturing contexts.