Martin Antonio Ferrari

Experience

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  Toyota Argentina

  Oct 2005 - now

  Responsibilities:- QC Engineering – Projects (1 Supervisor + 9 Engineers): Planning, management, and implementation of vehicle model change projects, ensuring quality from the development stages to the start of production. Responsible for meeting all milestones and evaluations, covering both supplier parts and the Toyota plant and final vehicle.- QC Engineering – Body Interior (1 Supervisor + 5 Engineers): Responsible for the final quality of the vehicle and the quality assurance and development of Body Interior parts suppliers. Oversaw 15 local suppliers of components such as seats, upholstery, interior panels, soundproofing, consoles, etc., with processes including plastic injection, painting, and assembly. (Examples: Toyota Boshoku, Albano Cozzuol, Vuteq, Stilo, Autoneum, Faurecia, Intexar).- QC Engineering – Body Exterior (1 Supervisor + 5 Engineers): Responsible for the final quality of the vehicle and the quality assurance and development of Body Exterior parts suppliers. Oversaw 24 local suppliers of components such as stamped parts, plastic injection parts, and glass, with processes including plastic injection, painting, chrome plating, stamping, welding, extrusion, and assembly. (Examples: Albano Cozzuol, Ontec, Une, Maro, Guidi, Metagal, Ventalum, Pilkington).- Quality Management System (3 Engineers): Responsible for the Toyota Argentina quality management system, internal audits, and external ISO9001 and COP certification.- New Technologies (3 Engineers): Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the defect management system.Key Achievements:- Successful implementation of projects (Hilux Full Model Change / Minor Changes / Special Editions / Hiace) on time and without production disruptions or quality flow-outs.- Improvement and development of suppliers, reducing defects from 15 ppm to 6 ppm.- Implementation of Vision Inspection Systems and Artificial Intelligence.- Industrial vehicle EV conversion. Show less Responsibilities:QC Project Engineering (6 engineers): Plan, manage, and implement vehicle model change projects, ensuring quality from the development stages to the start of production. This includes meeting all milestones and evaluations, covering both supplier components and final production at Toyota's plant.Quality Management System (3 engineers): Responsible for Toyota Argentina's quality management system, conducting internal audits, and maintaining external ISO9001 and COP certifications.New Technology (3 engineers): Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the defect management system.Key Achievements:Successfully implemented projects (Hilux & SW4 Minor Changes / Special Editions GRS I, II, III) on time and without disrupting production or generating flow-outs.Implemented the Quality Defect Management System (ICS+) according to plan, enabling better feedback for defect owners, improving alerts, barriers, response times, and final quality.Led the EV conversion of industrial vehicles, achieving CO2 emissions reduction, fuel savings, ergonomic improvements, and repurposing obsolete vehicles.Developed an app for internal audits.Digitalized key sector KPIs (e.g., PPMs, Line Stops, Supplier Tracking) and implemented a dashboard.Designed and implemented a SharePoint platform for company-wide public documents (TASA Docs) and external documents for supplier communication.Achieved recertification and maintenance of ISO9001 and COP standards.Developed and implemented an internal knowledge management program for the QC sector (TASA Talks). Show less Responsibilities:QC Project Engineers (6 engineers): Planning, managing, and implementing vehicle model change projects, ensuring quality from the development stages to the start of production. This includes meeting all milestones and evaluations for supplier components, Toyota plant production, and the final vehicle.CPQA: Critical Process Quality Assurance: Managing critical processes (Welding, Heat Treatment, Anti-Corrosion, Plastic Welding, Rubber) at supplier facilities. Conducting process audits at suppliers and performing destructive testing at Toyota’s laboratory to ensure final quality. Show less Personnel in charge: 9 engineers and 1 laboratory technician.Body Group: Responsible for the final quality of the vehicle and body components (interior and exterior).Body component quality issues: Investigation of issues in the assembly process, at the supplier, and in the vehicle. Measurement of components using gauges.Requesting root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions from suppliers (ALBANO COZZUOL, MTA, VUTEQ, PILKINGTON, 3M, CIBIE, AUTONEUM, TREVES, INTEXAR, HUTCHINSON, VENTALUM, FAURECIA).Support for the Assembly Line in the investigation of recurring defects and damages, including follow-up activities.Support for the Assembly Line to confirm the quality assurance network for Delta S portions. Show less Ingeniero de Materiales Directos (Materiales Químicos: Pinturas, Selladores, Plásticos, Aceites, Fluidos)- Laboratorio de Control de Calidad de Materiales Directos: Definir frecuencias y emitir plan de inspección para los materiales químicos.Analizar necesidades técnicas y gestionar compra de equipos de laboratorio.- Problemas de calidad de materiales directos: Solicitar análisis de causa raíz e implementación de acciones correctivas en proveedores (ARPOL, BASF, DUPONT, ESSO, HENKEL, PETROKEN, PPG, QUIMICA TRUE, TOTAL, TTA).- Proyectos de nacionalización y localización de materiales y Cambios de proceso en proveedores: Acordar Plan de Aseguramiento de Calidad y Especificaciones de los materiales y realizar seguimiento de avances.Realizar evaluación del proceso del proveedor, analizar estabilidad, confirmar Plan de Control de Calidad del proceso.Realizar seguimiento de los ensayos de aprobación de los materiales.- Mejora de calidad y desarrollo de los proveedores: realizar auditorías de proceso y seguir implementación de los planes de acción. Show less Reclamos de cliente / garantía - Actividad EDER (Early Detection Early Resolution). Participar del grupo EDER:- Realizar la investigación inicial de los reclamos confirmando el correcto cumplimiento la operación en la línea de producción, analizando registros de inspección y datos de control de producción. - Dar rápido feedback de los problemas de campo a los responsables de Control de Calidad y de los sectores de producción.- Realizar seguimiento y follow up del avance de las investigaciones y decisión de las acciones.- Confirmar implementación de las contramedidas en la línea de producción.Reportar periódicamente a la Gerencia: Confeccionar y emitir reporte semanal y enviar a todos los sectores involucrados. Confeccionar y emitir reporte mensual para la reunión mensual de calidad. Show less Promover acciones y contramedidas para los problemas de calidad detectados durante el test de durabilidad de vehículos prototipo:- Realizar feedback a los responsables de todas las áreas involucradas (Ingeniería de Control de Calidad, Sectores de producción e Inspección).- Realizar seguimiento y follow up del avance de las investigaciones y decisión de las acciones.- Confirmar implementación de las contramedidas en la línea de producción.Reportar periódicamente a la Gerencia: Confeccionar y emitir reporte semanal y enviar a todos los sectores involucrados. Show less

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