Ivan Infante Vazquez

Quality & QHSE Executive with 25+ years of experience driving profitability, operational turnaround, and cost efficiency strategies across automotive and aerospace manufacturing environments. Specialized in designing and leading Quality Management Systems aligned with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and AS9100, positioning quality as a strategic lever to improve cost efficiency, operational performance, and customer satisfaction, including 15 successful third-party QMS certifications. Recognized for transforming quality strategy into a business driver that enables sustainable growth and competitiveness, promoting operational excellence across organizational levels.

Quality Manager at Alemet Die Casting (2024-11 – Present)

Aluminum High Pressure Die Casting for Automotive applications (Tier-1 customers). Leading Quality Strategy aligned with IATF 16949 & ISO 9001. Driving plant-wide performance through KPI scheme, and QMS optimization. Managing audits, suppliers, metrology, and customer quality.

• Reduction of customer complaints by 60%, strengthening customer satisfaction
• Reduction of scrap by 30%, improving cost efficiency and plant performance
• Achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification
• Implemented shopfloor self-control system
• Developed digital QMS platform

Quality Manager at Moeller Precision Tool México (2022-01 – 2024-12)

High-Precision machining of die Components (OEM & Tier-1 customers). Deployed global quality standards and reported KPIs to US headquarters. Collaborated with global quality team across 5 international sites.

• Reduction of scrap by 40%, driving operational efficiency
• Reduction of customer complaints by 30%, improving performance metrics
• Achieved the recognition as 'Approved Supplier' through customer audits, strengthening compliance
• Generated $900K MXN annual savings through calibration and maintenance optimization

Quality & HSE Manager at Ceratizit México (2019-01 – 2022-12)

Manufacture of cutting tools for automotive applications (OEM & Tier-1 customers). Led QHSE strategy aligned with global headquarters (Luxembourg). Active member of global quality steering team (37 sites worldwide).

• Reduction of scrap from 8% to 2%, significantly improving cost structure
• Reduction of complaints from 250 to 50/year, strengthening customer performance
• Passed VW sustainability audit (0 findings)
• Implemented 95% internal calibration capability, reducing external costs
• Generated $700K MXN annual savings through the optimization of the Warranties process

Head of Quality at Auto Cast México (2012-01 – 2019-12)

Aluminum & Zamak High Pressure Die Casting for automotive & home appliances (Tier-1 customers).

• Achieved ISO 9001:2008, ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949:2016 certifications
• Eliminated customer rejections (from 24 to 0 over 24 months), improving reliability
• Led QMS digital transformation initiatives

Head of Quality at Especialistas en Turbopartes (2004-01 – 2012-12)

Manufacture and repair of steam turbines & centrifugal compressors for energy & oil refining.

• Led AS9100 implementation & 3rd-party certification (Aerospace Division)
• Reduced inspection time by 50%, improving throughput
• Reduced NDT costs by 40%, improving cost efficiency

Earlier career roles in quality engineering, metrology, HSE coordination and quality laboratory positions.

Bachelor in Industrial Engineering – Quality & Productivity – Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro