Erick Castillo Espinoza

Developed and validated 2D/3D layouts, manufacturing processes, tooling concepts, and operational sequences for automated production systems. Analyzed cycle times, production capacity, and line balancing to optimize manufacturing processes and meet production targets.

Managed Engineering Change

Notices (ECNs), performing technical impact assessments and coordinating the required documentation updates.

Process Engineering – Automated Systems Integration - FFT MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.

(2001-05 - 2010-08)

• Developed and validated 2D/3D layouts, manufacturing processes, tooling concepts, and operational sequences for automated production systems.
• Analyzed cycle times, production capacity, and line balancing to optimize manufacturing processes and meet production targets.
• Managed Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), performing technical impact assessments and coordinating the required documentation updates.
• Coordinated fabrication, system integration, commissioning, testing, and technical acceptance activities with customers.
• Maintained direct customer communication throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment of technical requirements, expectations, and deliverables.
• Prepared technical documentation, including process flow charts, PDM sheets, MTM studies, and project progress reports.
• Supported the integration and commissioning of robotic welding cells and automated systems in accordance with automotive industry standards.

Senior Project Manager - FFT MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.

(2010-08 - 2026-02)

• Led end-to-end project management from project launch through final customer acceptance, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, cost, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Planned and controlled technical processes and project deliverables in alignment with customer requirements and OEM standards.
• Developed and maintained MS Project schedules, including critical path monitoring, milestone tracking, meeting minutes, and open-issue management.
• Led technical concept reviews and customer validation activities to secure design approval and timely release.
• Monitored project execution across all phases, including engineering, fabrication, assembly, system integration, commissioning, and customer acceptance.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary teams across Design, R&M, Production, suppliers, and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Managed commercial activities with customers and suppliers, including delivery negotiations, cost monitoring, and resolution of commercial issues.
• Coordinated and executed Buy-Off activities, driving the closure of technical, documentation, and customer-related open issues.
• Controlled project financial performance through SAP, including budget monitoring, cost tracking, and preparation of Cost Management Reports (CMRs).
• Strategically planned and allocated project resources based on workload, project priorities, and execution phases.
• Led the formal project handover and release to the customer, ensuring fulfillment of contractual, technical, quality, and documentation requirements.

LIC. - EN INGENIERIA INDUSTRIAL Y EN SISTEMAS - INSTITUTO UNIVERSITARIO DE PUEBLA

LIC. - PROCESOS DE PRODUCCION - UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLOGICA DE PUEBLA

DIPLOMADO - PROJECT MANAGEMENT - UNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICA DE PUEBLA