Victor Gomez

Experience

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  ELECTRONICA BRK DE MEXICO SA DE CV

  Feb 1992 - May 1995

  Automation Engineer

  First Alert CO2 and Smoke Detector Manufacturing PlantDesign of automatic and semiautomatic Manufacture and Test Equipment. Jigs and fixtures design.Responsible for corrective and preventive maintenance. Supervise designers, tool makers and maintenance technicians. Coordinate equipment re-location (from NY to Juarez) including: dis-assembly, moving, re-installing and resume Ops.

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  Aerovox de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.

  May 1995 - Nov 1997

  Mechanical Engineer

  Analysis and modification of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems for production. Jigs and fixtures design.- Develop and follow up preventive maintenance programs keeping cost with in budget. Focus on: optimizing maintenance tasks, maximizing equipment uptime and life expectancy and minimizing shutdowns.Technical support for:o Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Departments for product and process modifications.Responsible for compression thermoset molding area. Re-surrected Molding department that had worn molds and unreliable molding machines with fully reliable tools and equipment.Developed equipment such; 1) Automatic de-burring machines for electrolitic capacitors. 2) Automatic aluminum can riveter. 3) Flow based tar dispenserSpecialtieso Impregnation Chambers, Epoxy Mixing and Dispensing, Rolling Processes. Materials: Cooper, S. Steel and metal specialist for process & Product Show less

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  Delphi

  Feb 1998 - Mar 2018

   Lead Product Development Process (PDP) and manage Innovation for Electric SRA Actuators to control VG turbochargers, Responsible to develop and launch new products-technology.Program/Business Management.Product Engineers Supervision and mentor P1 and P2 Engineering Supervisors on MFG plants.Responsible for development of six families of heavy duty BLDC actuators, all in production.Manage activities of Test & Validation, Design, Component Quality and Manufacture Engineers related to startup of new projects. Track program execution activities. Encourage and drive activities to reduce material cost- Technical resource to pursue new businesses. Visited multiple OEM’s Globally to discuss opportunities. Strong analytical ability. Ability to provide technical quotation packages. Develop high performing customer relationships by exchanging development programs.Technical Management- Develop technology road-map / value proposition and support products already in production.- Communicate weekly with customers on project status and warranty/quality investigation status, resolve product design and performance issues – Help customers to define requirements.- Coordination of engineering and process changes and VAVE. Automotive PDP. - Manage suppliers on technical aspects globally. Experience to find component technology/process to satisfy requirements, reduce cost / waste. Sign off on component supplier selection.- Experience on writing Engineering Manufacturing Instructions. (i.e. castings porosity, leak test, corrosion control, injection molding, wiring harnesses among others. Show less  Responsible for electro-mechanical actuator (Smart Remote Actuator) for diesel engine applications- Translate customer requirements to product characteristics (create BOM’s, Stacks, FMEA’s, etc)- Coordinate with materials, design, and process engineering for flawless production launches. - Develop product drawing / specs and write engineering reports.- Work with customers to integrate product changes. Obtain results within budget and time.- Failure root cause analysis (Shanin, Robust Engineering, 6 sigma), lead and complete FTA’s- Design, source, procure and validate sub-components. Issue request for quotes, hold technical discussions with suppliers, discuss measurement techniques in preparation for component PPAP - Lead sales orders, prototype and pre-production build activities.- Interact with applications engineers.Component Transformation Processes knowledge:Powder metal, Stamping, spinning, forging, cold forming, shearing, bending, deep drawing, fine blanking, MIM, Plastic and rubber molding, aluminum injection and gravity casting.Through hardening, Carburizing-hardening, Nitriding-hardening, Induction-hardening, Flame-hardening. Machining finishesRust inhibitors, self- taping / thread forming screws Show less  Test and Validation Engineer for Brakes, Engine/Transmission Hydraulic Actuators.- Develop and oversee test and validation activities. Provide technical support to lab technicians.- Create Test Specifications for laboratory operations in compliance with CTS.- Create accelerated durability test profile for ABS valves- Device validation plans focused on resources optimization and customer satisfaction.- Established “First Time Validation Success” which is a methodology to pass validation the very first time. This became a standard procedure followed globally with in Delphi Technologies- Lead test equipment build activities for developmental testing.- Consultant for hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, train and mentor new validation engineers. RECORDS OF INVENTION ISSUED TO PURSUE A PATENT- Timing Belt Mechanical fuse, Flow driven contaminant dispenser for cam phaser actuator, Force vs Travel Test Stand, Durability test stand for actuators and seals. Show less  Responsible for ABS Hydraulic solenoid development. - Understand anti-lock brake systems, creator of DBC7.0, DBC 7.2, DBC 9.0, Traxxar valves for TCS (Traction Control System), EBD System (Electronic Brake Distribution), Electronic brake assist also known as ESC (Electronic Stability Control). - Translate customer requirements to product characteristics (create BOM’s, Stacks, FMEA’s, etc)- Coordinate with materials, design, and process engineering for flawless production launches. - Develop product drawings and specs. Write engineering reports. - Failure root cause analysis (Shanin, Robust Engineering, 6 sigma), lead and complete FTA’s- Design for function and manufacture normally open and normally closed valves, hold weekly technical discussions with customers, discuss test and in-process manufacturing measurement techniques in preparation for valves PPAP. Lead sales orders, prototype and pre-production build activities. Interact with applications engineers.RECORDS OF INVENTION ISSUED TO PURSUE A PATENT- End of Line Testers for N/O and N/C actuators, Self-alignment tools for stroke setting on prototype laser welder machine, Prototype device for tube rolling process, Flow Based Stroke Setting Device, Vacuum device for magnetic brake insertion, Performance test stand for ABS technology, Nitrogen Test Device, Cold Flow Test Bench, Valve/ECU Error proofing gravity dispenser, Impact Machine, Air Evacuation Tester. Show less

  • ADVANCED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR

    Feb 2008 - Mar 2018

  • ADVANCED SRA PRODUCT ENGINEER

    Feb 2006 - Feb 2008

  • ADVANCED TEST & VALIDATION ENGINEER

    Feb 2001 - Feb 2006

  • ADVANCED ABS PRODUCT ENGINEER

    Feb 1998 - Feb 2001
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  Aptiv

  May 2018 - Nov 2020

  Software Validation Technical Manager

  Manage overseas SOW Passive Occupant Detection Systems (PODS) SW testing activities with the objective to maximize automation, acquire 100% test coverage (and bidirectional traceability) while maintaining budget and quality. Developed governance model used globally that included cost reduction, cost avoidance and Return of Investment metrics. Defined testing strategies to be used globally assuring compliance to ASPICE and adoption of AGILE Auto-Scrum methodologies. Knowledgeable of ISO 26262 (FuSa), J3061 Cybersecurity and GMW’s / CG’s. Developed design guidelines and training courses for black box verification. Estimate project effort and tool needs. Able to work on AutoScrum (Feature Driven Development) teams, experience with Infotainment and autonomous driving programs. Technical resource to establish Software Validation best practices, perform requirements reviews and Problem Solving (Escapes 3L5W’s and 8D’s). Experience with ASPICE Audits. Active support/coaching of SW verification core team members. Show less

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  Honeywell

  Apr 2021 - now

  Sr Advanced Global Program Manager

  Global program manager leading complex (technically and schedule constraint) product launches on different regions of the globe. Developed (Agile/Hybrid) programs scope, strategies and objectives to assure project is within scope, schedule and cost. Own coordination of internal stakeholders (such; Embedded engineering FTE's, PO's, ISC, SM's, Sourcing, SDE's SQE's, V&V's, QA, Marketing, Launch, etc) and third parties HW development manufacturing plants as well as SOW´s responsible to develop SW/FW. Identify dependencies and resolve/manage risks. Measure project performance using PMP metrics, tools and techniques. Coach Engineering leaders and project managers. Responsible to define value props and address risk early on the development phase. Own programs Discovery/Development/Delivery Governance Model by use of MOS (Management Operating System). Launched customer beta testing to assure flawless launches. Reduced TTM (Time to Market) with continues development/delivery MVO's. Prepare Annual Operating Plan. Time boxed releases based on business needs. Rigor on readiness to launch. Show less