Jose Rojas

Product Launch Manager for Reynosa Operations

Mission, TX - Email me on Indeed: indeed.com/r/Jose-Rojas/48c83fd0214884a5

Seeking a challenging position with a progressive company where I can make optimum use of my knowledge
and skills in Engineering/Quality/Operations Support.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Product Launch Manager for Reynosa Operations

TRW BCS - Automotive - 2012 to 2015
Reponsible for Current Production Engineering Changes and New Product Launches. Lead definition and
implementation of best practices and Quality process standardization to manage engineering changes and
new product launches.
Facilitate training for Mexico and Brazil Operations as well as the US Design and Program Management Center
(DPM). Oversee Reynosa Operations successful implementation of engineering changes without disruption to
current production and new product launches meeting program scorecard metrics. Manufacturing Center Of
Expertise representative for releasing of Design Guidelines.

Product Launch Manager for South America Operations

Delphi Electronics & Safety - Ro Grande, Tierra del Fuego - 2010 to 2012
2010 - 2012 Product Launch Manager for South America Operations: Lead implementation of the Delphi
Launch processes and best practices for Delphi FAMAR Operations in Jambeiro, Brazil and Rio Grande,
Argentina.

Delphi Electronics & Safety - Kokomo, IN - 1998 to 2012

Operations Implementation Leader

Delphi Electronics & Safety - 2008 to 2010
2008 - 2010 Product Launch Core Support for US/Mexico Operations: Oversee production readiness
performance and lead the implementation of best practices, tools, and procedures to assure compliance to
finance and quality metrics while meeting Customer datelines. Operations Implementation Leader of the Low
Volume "Plant within a plant" Operations: Responsible for the Restructuring Delphi Project, in-sourcing and
the Mechatronics new program launches.

Product Launch Manager

Delphi Electronics & Safety - Kokomo, IN - 2005 to 2007
Operations: Responsible for supplier and manufacturing process development to support the successful
implementation of new high technology products, coordination of timing/customer requirements from the
product/process development stage to the introduction of the new product to normal production. Utilize product
and process mock-ups to implement lean principles. Oversee equipment installation and debug, preproduction
builds and overall Quality improvement plans. Lead multi-disciplined team. Document and maintain production
readiness plans. Ensure flawless operations execution of assigned projects.

Production Readiness General Supervisor

Delphi Electronics & Safety - Kokomo, IN - 2004 to 2005
In this role I led the efforts to improve the successful launch performance for the site while also serving as the
Center of Expertise for Manufacturing Operations in the Delphi global roll out of the Eyes-For-Risk process
(Toyota Quality Improvement Process).

Production Readiness Leader

Delphi Electronics & Safety - 2002 to 2004
Responsible for Toyota/Lexus and GM Wireless accounts (Audio and Telematics Product Lines); lead
successful launching of new programs meeting Quality, Lean Manufacturing, and Finance metrics. Provide
direct contact for Design Center, PC&L, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Supplier Quality,
Operations and the Customer with a focus on Customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. From June
2002 to December 2003 led the Ford Mobile Multimedia product line. From January to June 2004 also led
the implementation of the New Product Launch process for two new manufacturing sites in the Matamoros
region (RIMIR and CMM II).

Production Readiness Lead Engineer

Delphi Electronics & Safety - 2000 to 2002
Coordinate implementation of Best Practices for the New Product Launching Process in Mexico Operations;
Monitor and report on Production Readiness Leader program performance; Product Planning & Control
Element Team Chairman and member of the Quality Council

Training Professional Assistant

Delphi Electronics & Safety - 1998 to 2000
Develop and Implement complete bilingual programs (ED-2000); Human Resources/Training Department
corporate level document translator; Develop and implement Team Training for Manufacturing, Quality, and
Engineering organizations.

Customer Sales Representative

R.R. Donnelley & Sons - 1995 to 1997
Handle full accounts; in charge of ordering productive materials; provide direct contact for Customers, Sales
Representatives, Operations Managers, Suppliers, and Manufacturing people. Directly involved in problem
solving and supplier/production control.

English Instructor
Nuevo Laredo City College - 1994 to 1997
Teach primary thru advanced levels

Advisor
COSAC Consultores S.A. de C.V - 1994 to 1995
Teach English to Top Executives and Spanish to Potential Customers, based on cultural and legal aspects
of running a business in Mxico.

Assistant Hall Director

Lon Morris College - Jacksonville, TX - 1992 to 1994
Handle Internal Student Affairs, Dormitory Security, and Dormitory Maintenance.

EDUCATION

Business Administration
The University of Texas - Edinburg, TX
December 2002

Fine Arts
Lon Morris College - Jacksonville, TX
May 1994

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Leadership Skills

Green Belt Delphi - Kokomo, IN USA Operations

Toyota QIP Process Delphi - Milwaukee, WI USA Operations

ISO/TS 16949 Perry Johnson

Lead Auditor Certificate Number []

Grammar & Fred Pryor Seminars

Language Usage

Leadership Skills Christian Texas University