Marco Lozano

Results-driven professional with expertise in manufacturing automation, electrical engineering, and project management. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams, optimizing workflows, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proven ability to manage budgets, implement Lean methodologies, and enhance production efficiency across international projects.

Manufacturing Automation & Control Project Lead at Independent Consultant / Engineering Projects (2024-02 – Present)

Directed the planning and execution of manufacturing projects for new equipment, ensuring strict adherence to timelines and quality specifications. Identified process improvement opportunities through industrial automation and electrical engineering, minimizing downtime for local manufacturing clients. Supervised on-site technical crews during commissioning and startup phases, while managing stakeholder communications and maintaining detailed project documentation.

• Directed the planning and execution of manufacturing projects for new equipment, ensuring strict adherence to timelines and quality specifications.
• Identified process improvement opportunities through industrial automation and electrical engineering, minimizing downtime for local manufacturing clients.
• Supervised on-site technical crews during commissioning and startup phases, while managing stakeholder communications and maintaining detailed project documentation.

Engineering Manager at Industrias Acros Whirlpool (2012-10 – 2023-12)

Oversaw Plant Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing Support functions. Managed daily manufacturing operations and production scheduling for large-scale platforms, streamlining workflow and resource allocation to achieve KPI targets. Controlled project budgets, monitored expenditures, and provided regular financial reporting to senior management, ensuring high ROI on new equipment and tooling initiatives.

• Oversaw Plant Engineering, Project Management, and Manufacturing Support functions.
• Managed daily manufacturing operations and production scheduling for large-scale platforms, streamlining workflow and resource allocation to achieve KPI targets.
• Controlled project budgets, monitored expenditures, and provided regular financial reporting to senior management, ensuring high ROI on new equipment and tooling initiatives.
• Led multidisciplinary teams, including Senior and Junior Engineers and Analysts, throughout the entire project lifecycle, delivering performance feedback and supporting career development.
• Served as the EEM Pillar Specialist under WCM standards, facilitating seamless coordination between supply chain, quality assurance, and maintenance for defect-free startups.
• Spearheaded PPAP processes, including FMEA, Control Plans, and MSA, guaranteeing 100% compliance with quality control protocols and safety regulations.
• Implemented Kaizen and Lean methodologies to eradicate waste, resulting in substantial cost savings and improved production efficiency.

Service Engineer / Electrical Engineer at Nutec Bickley (2008-04 – 2012-09)

Executed international field engineering and technical management services. Coordinated industrial installation projects across the USA, Brazil, France, and Egypt, liaising with vendors and international stakeholders. Oversaw on-site technical teams while managing field budgets to ensure project delivery within financial constraints. Engineered and deployed complex control architectures (PLC, SCADA, HMI), prioritizing production stability and facilitating data-driven decision-making.

• Executed international field engineering and technical management services.
• Coordinated industrial installation projects across the USA, Brazil, France, and Egypt, liaising with vendors and international stakeholders.
• Oversaw on-site technical teams while managing field budgets to ensure project delivery within financial constraints.
• Engineered and deployed complex control architectures (PLC, SCADA, HMI), prioritizing production stability and facilitating data-driven decision-making.

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering – Tec de Monterrey (2002 – 2007)