German Lopez

Quality executive with 20+ years of progressive leadership experience driving Quality Management Systems (QMS), Supplier Quality, Regulatory Compliance, Manufacturing Quality, and Operational Excellence across multinational manufacturing environments. Proven track record leading quality transformations, developing high-performing teams, implementing ISO-based management systems, and delivering measurable business impact. Recognized for generating more than $10M USD in Cost of Quality savings, achieving zero major regulatory audit findings, reducing DPPM and scrap, and building sustainable quality cultures aligned with strategic business objectives.

Quality Manager at SPACE/CRAFT WORLDWIDE INC. (2026-05 – 2026-07)

• Led the design and implementation of an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Established the Quality Department organizational structure, procedures, KPIs, and document control processes.
• Implemented CAPA, internal audit, and quality monitoring systems.
• Directed quality personnel while supporting business growth and operational compliance

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC – PACIFIC PLANT (2025-02 – 2026-05)

• Directed Supplier Quality Management activities for a portfolio of approximately 150 strategic and high-risk suppliers, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, quality, and operational requirements.
• Led supplier qualification, development, and continuous improvement initiatives covering APQP, PPAP, FAIR, PFMEA, Control Plans, process audits, capability studies, and New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Developed supplier performance dashboards and KPI governance systems tracking PPM, COPQ, audit results, corrective action effectiveness, response time, delivery performance, and process capability metrics.
• Partnered with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sourcing, and Finance teams to drive systemic problem resolution utilizing 8D, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, Ishikawa, and CAPA methodologies.
• Led supplier improvement programs focused on defect reduction, process capability enhancement, scrap reduction, risk mitigation, and on-time delivery performance.
• Generated >$10M USD in verified Cost of Quality savings through supplier development, recovery claims, defect reduction, and corrective action management.
• Significantly reduced supplier PPMs and recurring quality issues through capability-building programs and structured supplier oversight.
• Strengthened supplier accountability and operational resilience through proactive risk management and performance governance.

IMS Quality Engineer at SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC – PACIFIC PLANT (2023-11 – 2025-02)

• Served as Plant IMS Representative for a 2,800+ employee manufacturing operation, maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 compliance.
• Directed internal and external audits, management reviews, KPI governance, risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and change management activities.
• Led CAPA implementation and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Coordinated customer complaint investigations and root cause analysis activities.
• Achieved zero major nonconformities during TÜV, UL, CCC, CQC, and CSA certification audits.
• Earned ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification (TÜV/IRCA Aligned).
• Successfully completed the annual Internal Audit Program on schedule and within scope.

Sr. Welding Quality Engineer at SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC – PACIFIC PLANT (2017-04 – 2023-11)

• Led Quality Engineering activities for a manufacturing operation consisting of 198 welding machines across multiple product families.
• Implemented SPC systems, Cp/Cpk monitoring, inspection plans, and process controls aligned with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Directed product validation activities including IQ, OQ, PQ, PFMEA, Control Plans, process qualification, and NPI support.
• Led CAPA, 8D, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Managed E-Derogation, QT9 systems, quality documentation, and technical investigations.
• Standardized SPC, Cp/Cpk monitoring, and IQ/OQ/PQ validation processes across the welding operation.
• Reduced quality response and inspection turnaround time by 15–20%.
• Achieved 17% annual scrap reduction through data-driven quality improvement initiatives.

Quality Supervisor at VISUAL COMMUNICATION COMPANY (2013-12 – 2017-04)

• Implemented and maintained the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System.
• Led incoming inspection, SPC, AQL, MRB, NCR, SCAR, RMA, RTV, PPAP, calibration, and supplier quality activities.
• Supervised quality operations supporting a 150-person, two-shift manufacturing facility.
• Directed DOE investigations, Six Sigma projects, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Achieved successful ISO 9001 certification.
• Reduced customer and process DPPM by 35% through DOE, CAPA, and statistical process control initiatives.

Quality Manager (Promoted from Quality Supervisor) at HYSPAN DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. (2008-04 – 2013-11)

Scope & Responsibilities

• Held full responsibility for the ISO 9001 Quality Management System, including audits, document control, CAPA, SPC, process capability studies, and quality reporting.
• Led Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and supplier quality development programs.
• Managed multidisciplinary quality teams supporting a 500-person manufacturing operation.
• Directed supplier qualification efforts according to ISO/TS 16949 and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Oversaw PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, quality metrics, customer requirements, and audit readiness.
• Achieved five consecutive ISO 9001 certifications with zero nonconformities.
• Maintained rejection rates below 1% for five consecutive years.
• Successfully implemented Lean Manufacturing and 5S systems across operations.
• Improved supply chain performance through supplier development and qualification programs aligned with automotive quality standards.

Industrial Engineering – Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Cajeme (2006-05 – 2008-12)

Higher University Technician in Processes – Southern Technological University of Sonora (2002-07 – 2004-08)