Erika Bazaldua
Director of Quality Control and Continuous Improvement @Stellar Energy
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Quality Control and Continuous Improvement @Stellar Energy
Fort Worth, TX, US
Lead enterprise quality strategy for engineered energy solutions, overseeing quality systems and continuous improvement across manufacturing, and project execution. Partner with engineering, operations, and leadership to ensure customer, regulatory, and contractual requirements are met while driving operational excellence, risk reduction, and a culture of accountability and improvement.
EDUCATION
Instituto Tecnologico de Chihuahua
Bachelor Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Southern Arkansas University
Information Systems, Data Processing
Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua
Master's in Education
Instituto Tecnologico de Chihuahua
Master's in Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
ABOUT ERIKA BAZALDUA
I am a Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Leader with 20+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing. My career has been built on driving operational excellence, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable results in quality, engineering, and continuous improvement.Recently, I’ve expanded my expertise into Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, leveraging Python and data analytics to predict quality issues, analyze production performance, and guide strategic decision-making. This combination of operational excellence + AI/ML positions me as a next-generation leader in manufacturing and continuous improvement.I hold a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and specialize in applying data-driven methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DOE) to streamline processes, cut waste, and optimize production systems. My leadership style focuses on empowering teams, building collaboration across departments, and creating sustainable cultural change.Key achievements include:Reduced inspection time by 30% through automation and process integration.Delivered over $800K in savings via Lean Six Sigma projects.Cut late corrective actions by 90% and MRB delays by 50%.Built and led teams of up to 32 engineers, reducing onboarding time by 50%.Designed operator career path systems saving $300K annually through higher engagement and retention.I am passionate about helping organizations increase efficiency, reduce costs, and future-proof operations by blending Lean principles with advanced data analytics.
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