Daniel Pantoja Diaz

Experience

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  Instituto Peruano de Energía Nuclear

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Practicante Pre-profesional

  Achievements:-Automation of the data collection system for RP10 nuclear reactor sensors to a single central point, enabling real-time control via computer, saving time, and avoiding worker exposure to radioactive areas for sensor monitoring.Responsibilities:-Study and analysis of conventional and nuclear instrumentation of the RP10 reactor.-Study and assistance in verifying the proper functioning of conventional instrumentation and controllers (PLC S7-1200) to monitor signals from the cooling tank through an HMI.-Design and implementation of a project for communication between controllers using a MODBUS protocol and a physical medium known as RS-485 to establish the basis for the automation of signal acquisition from the primary laboratory to the control room of the RP10 Reactor. Show less

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  AGP Group

  Feb 2017 - now

  -Led critical projects in the automotive industry, applying PMBOK practices and APQP principles, achieving the successful approval of 10 key programs within quality, cost, and timing metrics.-Managed over 20 technical quotations for new developments and engineering change requests (ECRs), securing a high conversion rate into successful contracts.-Conducted technical assessments and feasibility studies for internal and external changes, anticipating complex issues and implementing preventive actions to maintain production KPIs.-Organized strategic monthly meetings with management to report KPIs and key milestones, driving early-stage decision-making that prevented project delays.'Supported international client audits (Rivian, Tesla, Ferrari, Audi), ensuring full satisfaction and strengthening business relationships.-Drove the development of groundbreaking automotive technologies by collaborating with R&D, quality, logistics, and production teams, successfully introducing disruptive innovations originating in Peru to the global market. Show less -Lead projects for the development of windshields, side lites, and backlites for automotive applications, overseeing the entire process from CAD design to part fabrication and maintaining direct communication with customers.-Conducted direct negotiations with internal and external suppliers, collaborating with the commercial department to achieve project objectives.-Monitored project costs, timelines, and quality indicators to ensure optimal performance and results.-Provided leadership to multifunctional teams comprising members from quality assurance, engineering, production, process management, production control planning (PCP), and maintenance departments.-Provided weekly updates on all assigned projects to the management team.-Collaborated closely with project sponsors (Program Managers) to ensure precise adherence to project charters and sample requests.-Conducted customer visits to validate design and sample production, ensuring compliance with specifications.-Participated in co-design processes to define principal functionalities and shapes of each glass component according to customer specifications.-Implemented agile prototype development processes as needed to meet project requirements. Show less -Ensured adherence to customer specifications for 25 diverse clients worldwide, maintaining high-quality standards.-Provided leadership to a 12-member Quality team, fostering collaboration and achieving organizational objectives.-Conducted on-site visits to customer plants to validate quality claims related to glass defects, ensuring prompt resolution and customer satisfaction.-Led multifunctional teams in addressing quality issues along the production line, promoting efficiency and continuous improvement.-Facilitated monthly meetings with the management team to present comprehensive reports on the evolution of product quality, fostering transparency and strategic decision-making. Show less -Developed improvement projects related to quality management.-Enhanced the "Added Value" line to detect the presence of components in laminated glasses without increasing operation time, leveraging PDLC, electronic components, and C++ programming.-Improved the Furnace line to measure quality characteristics of laminated glass without extending the process duration, by adapting existing equipment at the plant.-Implemented a wiper system to test the curvature of laminated glasses, enhancing design simulations and enabling precise decision-making with our customers. Show less

  • Senior Project Leader

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Project Leader

    Oct 2017 - Oct 2022

  • Quality Supervisor

    Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  • Quality Improvement Engineer

    Feb 2017 - May 2017