Ana Villalba de Ortega
Resumen profesional
I am applying for the Manager of Innovation position to leverage my 11+ years of STA and Supplier Quality experience at Ford Motor Company. I have successfully led supplier readiness, managed production crises, and implemented Lean initiatives across global regions. I am eager to expand my leadership impact, drive innovative solutions, and enhance operational excellence by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and forward-looking supplier innovation.
Datos destacados
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Experiencia
STA Launch Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Valencia
2023.04 - 2026.02
- Lead Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) activities to ensure production stability and supplier readiness.
- Drive quality readiness for Job 1, mitigating capacity, process, and feasibility risks.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (Purchasing, Engineering, MP&L, Plant Quality) for smooth execution.
- Manage escalation processes for critical issues impacting timing, quality, or cost.
- Identify supplier risks and implement preventive actions to avoid launch disruption.
STA Resident Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Valencia
2020.12 - 2026.02
- Technical quality interface between Ford and suppliers for production-related concerns.
- Lead resolution of high-impact issues, including Stop Ships and Field Service Actions (FSA).
- Coordinate containment strategies to protect operations and prevent customer impact.
- Drive structured problem-solving (G8D, 5 Why) for permanent corrective actions.
- Support warranty performance improvements (CPU, R/1000) and manage crisis alignment.
Global Core Lean Engineer – STA
Ford Motor Company
Almussafes
2018.09 - 2020.12
- Led global Lean deployment to enhance supplier performance.
- Standardized Lean tools and processes, supporting critical suppliers with Value Stream Mapping and waste reduction.
- Delivered capability-building initiatives and coaching to regional STA teams and suppliers.
- Contributed to measurable improvements in operational efficiency and defect reduction.
STA Site Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Almussafes
2014.10 - 2020.09
- Drove supplier program launches (APQP, capacity planning, AIMS issue resolution).
- Managed supplier progression toward Q1 certification.
- Deployed quality performance initiatives and STA core tools (G8D, PFMEA, SPC, Gauge R&R).
Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer
Faurecia
Quart de Poblet
2012.07 - 2014.10
- Led APQP and PPAP approvals before SOP.
- Conducted supplier audits (VDA/IATF) to mitigate industrial and technical risks.
- Drove corrective actions (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa) and ensured smooth transition to serial production.
Formación
Programa de Desarrollo Directivo -
Escuela de Negocios Lluís Vives
2018.01 - 2018.12
Six Sigma Black Belt - undefined
Fundación para el Desarrollo y la Innovación
2018.01 - 2018.12
BSc (Hons) European Engineering Business Management - undefined
Coventry University
2011.01 - 2012.12
Ingeniería en Organización Industrial - undefined
Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
2009.01 - 2012.12
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Teesside University
2008.01 - 2009.12
Enfatiza tus habilidades clave
- Lean Manufacturing
- Value Stream Mapping
- Launch & Production Readiness
- Crisis Management
- Structured Problem Solving
- Capacity Planning SME
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Personalizado
I am applying for the Manager of Innovation position to leverage my 11+ years of STA and Supplier Quality experience at Ford Motor Company. I have successfully led supplier readiness, managed production crises, and implemented Lean initiatives across global regions. I am eager to expand my leadership impact, drive innovative solutions, and enhance operational excellence by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and forward-looking supplier innovation.
Cronología
STA Launch Engineer
Ford Motor Company
2023.04 - 2026.02
STA Resident Engineer
Ford Motor Company
2020.12 - 2026.02
Global Core Lean Engineer – STA
Ford Motor Company
2018.09 - 2020.12
Programa de Desarrollo Directivo -
Escuela de Negocios Lluís Vives
2018.01 - 2018.12
Six Sigma Black Belt - undefined
Fundación para el Desarrollo y la Innovación
2018.01 - 2018.12
STA Site Engineer
Ford Motor Company
2014.10 - 2020.09
Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer
Faurecia
2012.07 - 2014.10
BSc (Hons) European Engineering Business Management - undefined
Coventry University
2011.01 - 2012.12
Ingeniería en Organización Industrial - undefined
Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
2009.01 - 2012.12
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Teesside University
2008.01 - 2009.12