Ulises Meneses

Background

About Ulises Meneses

Over twenty years of engineering experience in the Design, Development and Manufacture of components for the automotive, truck, off-the-road vehicle, Commercial and Residential HVAC, Heavy Truck stamped and welded components within an ISO (ISO19011) environment, and TS16949. Customer oriented Entrepreneurial leader capable of combining business and technical acumen to maximize results. Skilled motivator, communicator, presenter and negotiator who thrives in fast-paced environment and builds solid teams. Expertise in directing and implementing Quality Systems ISO and ISO/TS 16949), Supplier Evaluation and Certification Programs, Statistical Process Control, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. Experience with Vector Measuring Machines, CMM, data collection systems and a variety of inspection/measuring techniques and instruments. Have extensively applied dedicated inspection/measuring fixtures and mistake proofing devices. Very hands-on implementing SPC (Statistical Process Control), Gauge R&R, Capability Studies, APQP) Control Plans, FMEA, and Design of Experiments. Expertise training and implementing Problem Solving/Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventative Action Methods (8D, 5W and 7 Steps methods), and other QA functions. • Manufacturing and Continuous improvement. Experienced in personnel training and implementation of different Continuous Improvement Methods/Techniques in an Automotive OEM environment: Lean Manufacturing from Lean Thinking to actual implementation: WIP Management, Kaizen Activity, Kanban systems, 5S, Error Proofing (Poka Yoke), One-Piece Flow, Pull System, Scrap Reduction programs, Tooling Management (SMED), etc. Have extensive experience in Team Building, use of cross functional team/cross functional leadership personnel including non-management “leaders” to identify areas for possible continuous improvement (and implement changes), Team Based Performance and Visual Floor Management.