Gema Rivera Rodríguez

Strategic Mechatronics Engineer with specialized experience leading QHSE, infrastructure, and continuous improvement initiatives in automotive manufacturing and public healthcare. Expert in implementing and maintaining ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and IATF 16949 systems, ensuring 100% audit readiness and regulatory compliance. Bilingual professional with a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams and optimizing complex operational processes through data-driven decision-making.

QHSE & Infrastructure Manager at Honduran Ministry of Health (SESAL) (2025-07 – Present)

• Strategic Leadership: Directing a team of engineers and external contractors in high-stakes infrastructure and QHSE projects for hospital facilities, including HVAC, chillers, and elevators.
• Digital Transformation: Spearheaded the implementation of a digital CMMS to enhance maintenance tracking, asset visibility, and operational control of critical inventory and quality records.
• Regulatory Compliance: Standardized HSE and Quality procedures and SOPs, ensuring operations align with national regulatory and ISO-based safety frameworks.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Monitoring and reporting complex KPIs and performance data to support executive decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Quality Systems Engineer at Empire Electronics (2024-06 – 2025-07)

• Audit Management: Led internal audits for IATF 16949, ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 17025, achieving 100% audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Systems Integrity: Managed document and records control systems, maintaining rigorous version control and traceability for all manufacturing processes.
• Risk Mitigation: Supported Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) implementation through detailed risk analysis and corrective action (CAPA) coordination.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to resolve non-conformities and optimize production quality metrics.

Project Engineer (Intern) at Parkdale Mills (2023-10 – 2023-12)

• Technical Commissioning: Supported the assembly, installation, and commissioning of an automated packaging line.
• Operational Start-up: Coordinated daily plant start-up activities and maintenance tasks in collaboration with production and technical teams.

BSc. in Mechatronics Engineering – UNITEC