Mariana Lerma

Proactive and results-oriented Quality Engineer with over 7 years of experience in the steel, automotive and logistics industries. Skilled in supplier and customer quality management, root cause analysis, internal auditing, and continuous improvement. Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with international quality standards. Open to relocation and eager to contribute in dynamic, multicultural environments.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SENIOR SPECIALIST at DSV GLOBAL TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS (2024-01 – Present)

• Lead internal process audits across inbound, warehouse, shipping, and POC areas.
• Manage SCARs, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Maintain control plans, defect catalogs, and visual standards.
• Monitor KPIs and led continuous improvement projects.
• Act as quality liaison with customer´s quality team.

QUALITY ENGINEER at INTERNATIONAL MEXICO (2022-01 – 2024-12)

• Led quality campaigns for supplier and process defects.
• Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective and preventive actions
• Updated and maintained control plans and inspection procedures.
• Conducted LPA audits and managed DPU performance metrics.
• Coordinated inspection personnel and ensured documentation compliance.

QUALITY PRODUCT CUSTOMER at HELLA AUTOMOTIVE (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Prepared and validated PPAP documentation.
• Supported FMEA elaboration and risk assessments.
• Implemented and monitored corrective and improvement actions on production lines.
• Tracked engineering changes and IMDS requests for new or modified parts.
• Performed root cause analysis for warranty and customer claims.

GALVANIZING CHEMICAL TESTING LABORATORY SPECIALIST at HYUNDAI MOBIS (2019-01 – 2021-12)

• Standardized chemical analysis methods and improved defect detection processes.
• Executed internal process audits
• Prepared quality documentation including defect manuals, checklists, and quality alerts.
• Supported continuous improvement through analysis of line conditions and chemical parameters.

QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST at HYUNDAI MOBIS (2019-01 – 2021-12)

• Developed 8D reports and followed up on customer issues.
• Monitored engineering changes and corrective actions.
• Managed SAP transactions for scrap, material control, and containment.
• Conducted internal process audits and ensured standard adherence.

CHEMICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN at TERNIUM (2018-01 – 2019-12)

• Analyzed concentrations in galvanized samples using plasma spectrometer.
• Measured zinc layer thickness by X-ray and weight difference.
• Managed calibration, MSA control, and audit documentation.
• Trained new personnel in safe work procedures and internal processes

BACHELOR'S DEGREE in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING – Universidad Veracruzana (2011-01 – 2016-12)