Abraham Medina

Mechatronics Engineer with over 7 years of experience in team leadership, continuous improvement, and process optimization within the automotive industry. Specialist in implementing automated assembly systems and process standardization. Extensive experience in managing and applying Core Tools (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC) for effective problem-solving and quality assurance.

Skilled in MES integration for OEE tracking, development of robust processes, and coordination of projects from concept to SOP, ensuring compliance with customer-focused standards.

Process assembly Engineer at FORVIA Planta 2, S.L.P. (2024-03 – Present)

Leading process engineering and assembly optimization initiatives for automotive components

• Led the resolution of a long-standing technical escalation with a U.S. customer, successfully closing a 1.5-year issue related to assembly and control failures
• Implemented MES system for OEE tracking, achieving significant performance improvements: Sub-assembly increased from 45% to 65% (+20%), Final assembly increased from 60% to 75% (+15%)
• Standardized SR Fastening and Lock-Bolt technologies, achieving process capability (CMK) above 3 Sigma
• Integrated vision systems at high-failure points, reducing customer complaints through early error detection

Project Process Engineer (PTM) at VALEO Thermal systems, S.L.P. (2022-06 – 2024-03)

Managed end-to-end process engineering for automotive OEM projects including BMW, Ford, and Stellantis

• Managed end-to-end process engineering for projects with OEMs including BMW, Ford, and Stellantis
• Oversaw full project lifecycle from concept to SOP, ensuring compliance with Valeo standards (CLEAN, IproM, Timings L1/L2)
• Applied APQP, PFMEA, PDCA, and capacity studies to ensure robust process development
• Designed process routes for injection molds on CX430 model, optimizing production flow
• Redesigned leak test for CX430 and MCA models, reducing capital investment by $80,000 USD

Process Engineer (UAP) at VALEO Thermal systems, S.L.P. (2019-06 – 2022-06)

Executed process improvements, maintenance coordination, and technical training for assembly and test operations

• Executed line balancing, time studies, and SMED implementation to improve operational efficiency
• Coordinated preventive and corrective maintenance aligned with plant planning systems
• Trained technical staff, reducing MTTR and managing SAP entries for process setups and TPM routines
• Resolved technical escalation on G2X module line (BMW Tier 1), restoring production stability
• Developed start-up sequence and first-piece release (PKYK), including Cognex vision system training
• Improved TRP from 50% to 90% and reduced EOL test cycle time from 105s to 80s
• Led launch and standardization of CIPG technology for T1XX project, first of its kind in Valeo North America
• Increased TRP from 45% to 85% and reduced cycle time from 30s to 18s
• Reduced scrap from 16% to 1% through process improvements and cost reduction via local spare part sourcing

Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronic Engineering – UASLP (Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí) (2013 – 2018)