Daniel Escarcega, PMP, MBA

Professional with experience in the automotive and aerospace industries in addition to MRO sector, on the areas of program management, key account management, engineering and supply chain management. Skilled in managing, coordinating and training multicultural cross functional teams. Knowledgeable on P&L, RFP, RFQ, contract negotiation as well as product launches. Detail oriented and committed to delivering on time based on high standards.

Sr Program Manager / Key Account Manager at VALLEN (formerly Wesco Integrated Supply) (2023-07 – 2026-04)

MRO / Indirect material integration (procurement and management)

• Managed a $22M USD portfolio across 6 client accounts and 13 sites in Mexico, responsible for P&L
• Led 40+ employees across procurement, warehousing, and inventory operations
• Delivered $6M USD in new business through account expansion and service growth
• Achieved >97% On-Time Delivery and inventory accuracy across all sites
• Generated $600K+ annual savings through supplier negotiations and cost optimization
• Served as primary customer interface ensuring contract compliance and service delivery
• Management of suppliers for VMI, cost improvements, alternatives on materials, proposals.

Project & Program Manager at FIGEAC AERO (formerly Kaman Aerospace) (2017-12 – 2023-07)

Aerospace Industry

• Primary customer interface for Boeing, Safran, Bell, Bombardier, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
• Led multiple production transfers and program launches across commercial and defense platforms
• Maintained On-Time Delivery (OTD) by coordinating production, engineering, quality, Purchasing and Logistics teams
• Supported quality performance with a zero-defect focus in coordination with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers.
• Improved production flow by reducing bottlenecks and avoiding excess or stagnant inventory
• Coordinated with import/export and logistics teams to support smooth international product transfers and supply continuity
• Managed aerospace programs from quoting (RFQ & RFP) through launch, including Business Case preparation and presentation, P&L, quality, and delivery KPIs
• Reduced scrap rates below 1% through process improvement initiatives
• Recovered $20K+ in tooling costs via supplier negotiation and cost recovery actions

Account Manager at VISTEON (2001-01 – 2016-12)

Automotive Industry

• Management of commercial area for electronic products manufactured in Chihuahua, Europe, South America and Asia and sold to customers in North America.
• Preparation and submission of bids for RFQs and RFPs with Ford, Nissan, Honda, TATA, Volkswagen, BMW
• Roadblock solving for tooling invoicing, recovering $100K USD
• Repricing of parts and negotiation of costs for engineering changes and special requirements
• Reorganization of service / spare parts business to turn it around from loss to profit

Product Development Leader at VISTEON (2001-01 – 2016-12)

Automotive Industry

• Supported product launches and engineering changes across OEM programs
• Worked with suppliers and purchasing teams on selection, validation, and cost reduction (Volkswagen, General Motors, Honda, Nissan)
• Coordinated training and supported innovation and engineering improvement initiatives

Senior Product Design Engineer at VISTEON (2001-01 – 2016-12)

Automotive Industry

• Developed early-stage concepts, benchmarking, and cost reduction initiatives across chassis and electronics
• Supported Ford engineering changes and launch of suspension knuckle program (P221)
• Led team on adaptive steering column concept development

Project & Program Manager at TRW (now ZF) (1997-12 – 2001-01)

Automotive Industry

• Transferred products from Yaphank, NY to Chihuahua (3-month stay in NY) including tooling and equipment transfer, as part of the start up of manufacturing facility in Chihuahua.
• Launch of new Daimler-Chrysler cover for the Cirrus (JR)
• Launch of Mitsubishi ST24 steering wheel and shift knob
• Creation of ranking system for product launches in order to ensure continuous improvement

Master in Business Administration in MBA – Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – Instituto Tecnológico de Chihuahua