Rodolfo H. Perez

About Rodolfo H. Perez

Engineering Program Manager Automotive Interiors Vehicle ManufacturingThank you for checking on my profile. As an admirer of mobility systems, I got motivated to become a mechanical engineer with a focused career path in the automotive industry. I have participated in many product launches with a proven record of execution. My value-added proposition resides in the sum of cross-functional experience on both well-established and startup automotive organizations; contributing to achieve the same goal: the delivery of a product with the highest level of ingenuity, sustainability, quality, and cost-benefit for the society. I have passionately contributed in diverse personal and professional roles; e.g, whether by mentoring in the Design-For-Six-Sigma Program Rollout for new engineers, or volunteering to motivate young student talent through the FIRST robotics competitions for the future of engineering.I specialize in design engineering management, program management, launch of new products, and continuous improvement. My portfolio includes: Product Design Engineering. Launch of Interior Systems: Door Trim, Seats, Trunk Trim, Acoustics, Floor Console, Overhead Systems & Hard Trim. Programs Management. Vehicle Architecture & Integration. Studio Engineering. Continuous Improvement. Lean Six Sigma & Design For Six Sigma. Manufacturing Resident Engineering. My mission in a successful organization is based on the principle:\" Bring agility into the decision-making process through fact-based knowledge, results driven and pragmatism\".I believe the mobilization and technology business are evolving quickly into unseen levels and I am thrilled to explore new paths where innovation and sustainability drive us to a better world.

Experience

1. Trim Engineering Manager - Seat Systems

   Adient

   Sep 2020 — Present · Plymouth, MI, US

   Leading teams of engineering experts in concept design, prototyping, release and launch of Automotive Seat Trim Components for established OEM’s. Lead the introduction and release of new Seat Soft Trim Systems during pre-productive and Start of Production launch phases. Determine the root cause analysis of issues found during launch and map out the problem solving strategies. Interface with Seat Integrators and Customer requests for engineering change management. Envision new strategies for Seat Trim components development and blending with new technologies in the field.

Education

• Stanford University

  Design For Manufacturability

  2000 — 2000

• Kettering University

  Vehicle Packaging

  2002 — 2003

• University of Michigan

  DMAIC Six Sigma BB Certification, Quality Systems & Principles

  2011 — 2012

• Instituto Politécnico Nacional

  B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering

  1988 — 1993

• RPI Lally School of Management

  M.Sc., Management of Technology

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Pareto Analysis
• 5 Why
• Technical Recruiting
• Gd&T
• Product Management
• Project Launch
• Ppap
• Value Stream Mapping
• Taguchi Loss Function
• Lean Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• Product Development
• Dmaic
• Engineering Change Management
• Apqp
• Engineering
• Product Optimization
• Automotive Architectural Engineering
• Dfss
• Automotive
• Siemens Nx
• Maintenance Engineering
• English
• Validation Engineering
• Business Strategy
• Dfma
• Tactical Planning
• Spc
• Microsoft Office
• Unigraphics
• Product Design
• Six Sigma
• Pfmea
• Minitab
• Project Management
• Vehicle Integration
• Engineering Management
• Spanish
• Team Leadership
• Industrial Engineering