SolidWorks
Hugo Hernandez
Costing Engineer| PM | MBA
Berlin,Berlin
Summary
Analytical and organized aeronautical engineer with 5+ years of experience in project management, coordination of cross-functional teams (CFT) and cost controlling with an MBA in Germany. Passionate about participating in technological projects in multicultural and dynamic environments where one can not only add value through current skills, but also have the opportunity to develop new ones.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Costing Engineer
SEGULA
06.2022 - Current
- Kept management informed about status of total production cost of standard versions for designated vehicles against budget.
- Provided management with forecasted cost of designated vehicle versions by gathering information from purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, design and development departments.
- Ensured accurate financial reporting thorough reviews of project expenditures, reconciliations, adjustments and reports from different systems, including SAP reports (PS module).
- Trained team members in cost control processes and procedures, fostering culture of financial accountability across organization.
Project Manager, Readiness Stage
Waldaschaff Automotive
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Leader responsible for commissioning and readiness stage of crash management system for Mercedes-Benz projects X294 and X296, where industrialization and production stage of first compliant parts before SOP (start of production) was completed.
- Monitored project performance during readiness stage to identify areas of improvement, make adjustments and mitigate risks.
- Worked with multifunctional team to meet requirements demanded by customer in audits prior to serial production.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Project Management Supervisor
Kasai Mexicana
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Responsible for supervising project management area.
- Launched new products from project assignment to SOP (start of production) plus three months later (Ramp-Up) and engineering change management.
- Maintained assigned project budget under control.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team and kept informed stakeholders in different aspects of project (integration, scope, planning, costs, quality, resources, communication, risks and acquisitions).
- Supervised generation of prototypes and sample/trial runs to ensure compliance with internal and customer requirements, as well as adherence to schedule.
Project Coordinator
Hella Automotive Mexico
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Leader of "ReDtC" (re-design to cost) initiative as company strategy to reduce costs through implementation of engineering changes and redesigns in products for different customers (OEMs).
- Led workshops to generate ideas for cost reduction in products through engineering changes and their feasibility assessment.
- Generated implementation plans (schedules) for engineering changes from engineering change notice (ECN) to mass production of parts.
- Supervised generation of prototypes and pilot runs in production area.
- Compiled different documents as part of PPAP for each change through coordination with different specialists from different areas.
- Prepared reports to notify management of progress and status of changes.
Education
MBA - Global MBA
Berlin School of Business And Innovation
Berlin, Germany 02.2023 - 08.2024
Seminar/Diploma - Quality On Continuous Improvement in Processes
Instituto Politécnico Nacional
Guanajuato, Mexico 01.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Instituto Politécnico Nacional
Guanajuato, Mexico 01.2013 - 01.2018
Skills
Project planning
Software
SAP
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Visio, etc)
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Elementary (A2)
Accomplishments
- Winner of the call “Leaders in Canada": A call from the state government to accomplish a fully paid short-term study stay at the University of Waterloo based on a pre-selection of the most outstanding profiles.
- Awarded with the 1st place in the "VIII CONCYTEG Award for Technological Innovation Guanajuato" through a technological and sustainability project applied to the area of aquaculture.
Timeline
MBA - Global MBA
Berlin School of Business And Innovation
02.2023 - 08.2024
Costing Engineer
SEGULA
06.2022 - Current
Project Manager, Readiness Stage
Waldaschaff Automotive
12.2021 - 05.2022
Project Management Supervisor
Kasai Mexicana
07.2019 - 12.2021
Seminar/Diploma - Quality On Continuous Improvement in Processes
Instituto Politécnico Nacional
01.2019 - 06.2019
Project Coordinator
Hella Automotive Mexico
08.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Instituto Politécnico Nacional
01.2013 - 01.2018
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