Cristóbal Mendez
Avenida Los Andes 1247, Apartamento 305
Santiago, Región Metropolitana
+56 9 2847 5931
cristobal.mendez@email.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristobalmendez

Work Experience

Supplier Quality Lead/Supplier Ramp Manager
Tecnología Industrial Avanzada S.A. - Santiago, Región Metropolitana
January 2021 - Present
- Lead supplier quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, resulting in a 30% reduction in non-conformance reports over two years.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality management systems, enhancing supplier performance metrics and driving continuous improvement projects.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of supplier processes, implementing corrective actions that improved overall product quality and reduced defects by 25%.

Supplier Quality Engineer
Soluciones de Manufactura Global - Valparaíso, Región de Valparaíso
June 2017 - December 2020
- Developed and executed quality assurance plans for new product introductions, successfully reducing time-to-market by 15% through effective supplier collaboration.
- Utilized Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify process inefficiencies, leading to a 20% increase in supplier throughput and a significant decrease in material waste.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers in quality auditing techniques and data analysis, fostering a culture of quality within the team.

Quality Assurance Analyst
Productos de Precisión Chilena Ltda. - Concepción, Región del Bío Bío
August 2014 - May 2017
- Conducted comprehensive quality audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with internal and external quality standards, which resulted in a 40% improvement in audit scores.
- Analyzed quality data and trends to identify areas for improvement, leading to the implementation of strategic initiatives that enhanced product reliability.
- Collaborated with suppliers to develop quality improvement plans, achieving a 15% reduction in customer complaints related to product quality.

Academic Background

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Universidad de Concepción - Concepción, Región del Bío Bío
Graduated: May 2014

Skills
- Analytical Chemistry
- Data Analysis
- Quality Auditing
- Lean Six Sigma
- Supplier Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Auditing
- Forecasting
- Coaching
- International Business
- Metrology
- Quality Improvement
- Reporting