Franco Neri Ochoa

Experience

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  British American Tobacco

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  NPI Quality Engineer

  Coordinated NPI quality and material qualification.Executed quality processes for new product launches in Mexico, Canada, and South America.Conducted quality testing for design changes as a quality test engineer.Led the OZ project, redesigning Canada brands to meet legal requirements.Managed supplier quality materials engineering and SLA development.

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  GRUPO PRODENSA

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Sourcing Quality Engineer.

  Led supplier development and project execution across automotive, oil/ gas, medical, and ornamental industries.Coordinated PPAP and new product/supplier development.Conducted ISO 9001:2008, TS 16949, and ISO 13485 audits. (Certified ISO 9001 internal auditor)

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  NISSEI ADVANTECH MEXICO S.A DE C.V

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2021

  Managed quality for molding, printing, painting, assembly, and final processes.Handled customer service and quality complaints.Oversaw metrology and calibration lab.Conducted incoming and supplier quality engineering.Recovered $98K USD from rejected supplier materials.Led new product introduction and design changes for molded, painted, printed parts, tooling, and components.Monitored quality KPIs, COPQ, budget, headcount, and expenses.Managed QMS, IATF 16949 certification, OEM audits.Improved customer service levels and reduced costs through quality plans. Exibir menos

  • Quality Sub Manager (Interim Quality Manager)

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  • Quality Chief

    Nov 2019 - Jan 2021

  • NPI Coordinator.

    Jan 2017 - Nov 2019
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  NIPPON SEIKI DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

  NPI Quality Sub Manager

  Led new product introduction merger between Nissei Advantech and Nippon Seiki México.Managed PPAP for cluster components (molding, printing, painting, assembly, SMT).Directed APQP and design changes for new programs.Implemented engineering changes using Plex.Oversaw process control change for software (GP, VP, PA, AOI, ICT, FCT), hardware (PCB, BOM), and mechanical (molded, painted parts, tooling) processes.Conducted Tier 1 and 2 customer audits for new models.Led IATF 16949 and OEM audits (internal/external).Managed service parts process under APQP. Exibir menos

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  Sanmina

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  Quality Superintendent (SQM & QA/QC)

  Managed supplier quality with a reserve under $10,000 USD.Approved local vendors, improving supplier base efficiency.Reduced MRB costs from 1.5M to 45K USD, through process optimization.Achieved >97% yield in incoming inspections.Oversaw metrology lab, ensuring MSA/R&R compliance and budget control.Achieved 95% supplier approval via S-PPAP.Resolved supplier complaints using 8D, reducing issues from 65 to 3.Led IATF 16949, TL9000, and ISO 9001 audits (2023-2024).Conducted customer and project audits for compliance.Ensured product safety as PSCR VDA representative.Implemented counterfeit avoidance for electronic components. Exibir menos