Jessa Mendoza-Curatchia
Calamba City, Laguna
Summary
Experienced New Product Launch Engineer/Life Cycle Manager with 8 years of expertise in overseeing and driving successful product introductions from concept through to commercialization. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance, and marketing, to ensure seamless execution of product launches. Skilled in managing timelines, budgets, and resources, while ensuring quality compliance and process optimization. Proven track record of delivering products on time and within budget, while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and stakeholder collaboration. Strong communicator with a strategic approach to problem-solving and a commitment to achieving business objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
New Product Launch Engineer/Life Cycle Manager
Continental Temic Electronics (Phils.), Inc.
01.2017 - Current
- Extensive experience in leading New Product Launch together with the Engineering Team, Project Management, and Operations
- Received the Best Quality Engineer award in 2023.
- Traveled to Germany to lead and effectively oversee the project transfer from Germany to the Calamba Plant.
- Traveled to provide support and share expertise for the ramp-up of the new plant in New Braunfels, Texas, United States.
- Responsible for all launching of new product to major projects in New Product Launch Management
- Worked in close coordination with the project team for the implementation of software, hardware, and PCN/PTN.
- Helps build up a supportive culture of cooperation and teamwork within the project
- Develops and maintains the Operations Plan in accordance with the valid processes (phases, deliverables, gates, etc.) though out life of project
- Perform Risk Management activities, control and steer the implementation of risk items with line and project management
- Contributed to new business initiatives and projects, reviewing and communicating their impact on manufacturing activities. Collaborated closely with the QMP, PM, and Manufacturing teams to ensure a smooth transition and successful line/product release.
- Provide support to ensure quality compliance and control, while enhancing line capacity and productivity through process control and improvement initiatives.
- Ensure technical readiness of product and ensure produce-ability in production premises
- Manufacture and deliver samples according to standard quality criteria and product specifications to satisfy customer requirement in terms of quality and delivery
- Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensure Technical readiness / assessment prior engineering evaluation builds
- Monitor and manage sample production/engineering builds, ensuring the resolution and improvement of any issues encountered during the sample build/evaluation process.
- Ensure the successful launch of all change packages and new software/hardware implementations in series production.
- Established strong working relationships with the team through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Conducted rigorous quality assurance tests, identifying areas of improvement for product optimization.
- Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
- Enhanced product performance by conducting thorough failure analysis and recommending improvements.
- Optimized workflow and increased productivity by introducing cutting-edge engineering software for project management.
- Streamlined project delivery processes, implementing agile methodologies that improved team collaboration and efficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction with detailed progress reports and proactive communication during project execution phases.
- Conducted rigorous quality control checks, ensuring all engineering projects met internal and external quality standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time completion of all deliverables.
- Implemented robust post-launch review processes to gather valuable insights for future improvements in the new product introduction cycle.
- Consistently met or exceeded project milestones by employing effective time management and prioritization techniques throughout the new product introduction process.
- Successfully launched numerous products within target markets, resulting from diligent planning and execution efforts.
- Facilitated a smooth knowledge transfer between R&D and production teams during the new product transition phase, ensuring a successful production ramp-up.
- Conducted risk assessments at various stages of the new product introduction process, allowing for proactive mitigation measures implementation when needed.
- Mentored junior team members in best practices for successful new product introductions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Enhanced cross-functional team collaboration by implementing effective communication strategies and tools.
- Conducted product validation plans to meet organizational and industry standards and requirements.
Facilities Admin Assistant
AIRLIFT ASIA Business Pro. (AAI)
12.2015 - 09.2016
- Coordinate with Finance regarding department budget forecast vs
- Approved budget per quarter, PR Account strings and approval, Utility billings such as Meralco and Laguna Water billing, etc
- Preparation of check request for Laguna water billing
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Preparation of check request for Meralco Billing - line rental, monthly consumption, intracompany (SPMM and FAB4) meter2 monthly billing
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Monitor invoice and payments, provide necessary information to Accounts Payable to ensure payment will be received by Laguna Water and Meralco in a timely manner
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Consolidating and sending Facilities Weekly report for intracompany (SPMM and FAB4)
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Preparation and sending of meeting minutes, meeting invites, meeting room reservation and scheduling
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Raise RFQ for all items that is subject for PR
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Raise Purchase Requisition for GBFS/FAB4 and SPMM as needed and track Purchase Order issuance and Item delivery with buyer
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Monitor invoice and payments, provide necessary information to Accounts Payable to ensure payment shall be received by Laguna Water and Meralco in a timely manner
- Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
- Assist facilities Manager and Director on admin task that will be assigned from time to time
- Consolidating data for Actual PR of each systems in budget monitoring
- Create Budget Monitoring which includes Budget Details, Budget Forecast, Actual Spending Details and Actual-PR Monitoring 2016
- Coordinate with IT department on concerns related to Oracle and other IT matters
- Consolidate and track of punch lists for all new systems prior to acceptance
- Facilitated technical training for all new equipment and systems.
- Developed Facilities Machinery data sheets and memos for PM activities and other maintenance tasks.
- Created formats for newly established check sheets for all systems.
- Administrative assistant to Facilities Director and Senior Manager
- Processed external request forms for facilities conferences.
- Coordinated training sessions and conference facilitators.
FMEA Assistant
Continental Temic Electronics (Phils.), Inc.
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Responsible for constructing, organizing and updating PFMEA, Process Flow & Control Plan
- To Update and review all documentation requirements for new products & existing products in ADAS according with quality systems standards and customer requirement
- To be involved in continuous process improvements
- Release documents in QMS system (PFMEA, Process flow, Control Plan, Work Instruction, Visual diagram, procedures & other documentations)
- Update manufacturing process documentations, PFMEA & Control Plan structure using APIS software and Process flow
- Summarize and monitor machine & process capability studies and released New Products for ADAS
- Implement and validate corrective action for process related failures/problems
- Review and update FMEA with the cross functional team to update process changes & action plans for continuous improvement using IQ_RM 6.5
- Review & update Control Plan with the team to link the control needed and to include changes as necessary for continuous improvement using IQ_RM 6.5
- Update process flow in case of process changes or introduction or additional processes for improvement
- Provides linkage to other process documentations like Process PFMEA, Control Plan, and Work Instructions etc
- Review and update work instructions generated by the process owner based on actual activities to link with the control plan
- Provide document linkage for easy access all related documents necessary per process
- Administer the team to conduct machine / process qualifications for new equipment, new products and any process changes, annual requalification as per procedure
- Route machine qualification for team/management approval
- Consolidate all approved machine and process qualification report and summarizes for common reference
- Provides linkage to other process documentations like Process PFMEA, Control Plan, Operation's Instructions, Visual Diagram & other type of documents
- Generation of weekly and monthly reports for scrap, FPY & OEE
- Collaboration in a cross-functional team for quality and yield improvement and cost reduction efforts
- Create CBS & CIM projects for process improvements
Logistics Assistant
AIRLIFT ASIA Business Pro. (AAI)
03.2015 - 11.2015
- Prepare weekly report of Import Documents
- Prepare and create documents for shipment
- (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Checklist, AEDS, Pick Up Certificate, and Checklist)
- Perform lodgments for all shipments and 100% checking of details in invoice and packing list
- Interact with customer / client to provide information in response to inquiries about the details about shipment through mail and telephone
- Update shipment information in ship plan and Infodis
- Ensure signed BL are 100% checked
- Maintain communication with warehouse staff to ensure proper working order
- Assist forwarders with inquiries
- Preparing of LPN for transactions
- Transact the entire invoice shipped out on Oracle Mobile and Oracle Prod
- Perform Sub-inventory, load and drop process in oracle mobile
- 100% checking of details before shipping confirmations
- Coordinating to foreign IT for all oracle problem exist while transacting in oracle
- Checking of Inventory in all locations
- Transact miscellaneous shipments in ORACLE
- Handling of export bookings for sea shipments for customer operations
- Communicate and monitor status of shipments to shipper
- Responsible in delivering first class service to all internal and external customers
- Assist outbound inquiries
- Responsible for ensuring that our customer or clients receive an adequate level of service or help with their questions and concerns
- Keeps records of transactions, update and maintain database of information such as customers profile or account information
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the immediate superior while on duty
Documentation Assistant (Customer Service Assistant)
NEP Logistics Inc.
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Responsible in picking of Product Order Request in REWARDS AS400
- System Encoder & Data uploading using Rewards AS400
- In-charge in monitoring of Customer Order Request
- Responsible in issuances of Picking and delivery Documents to Warehouse staff
- In-charge in checking and verifying System generated Order checklist versus Customer Order Request
- In-charge in Preparation of billing advice on the basis approved charges & quotation on a monthly basis
- Responsible in preparation of PEZA documents of incoming and outgoing items such as: Peza form 8106 (Farm out), Peza form 8105 (Farm In), Peza form 8112 (Intrazone delivery), E-AEDS (Export)
- Updating of Incoming and Outgoing transaction into PEZA Liquidation ledger
- Update Product storage location in REWARDS using RF scanner
- Preparation of documents needed in the operations
- Communicates and responds promptly to Customer's Requirements, inquiries and Requests thru email and phone call
- Ensure of 5's compliance in the workplace
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering (ETEEAP)
University of Batangas
Batangas City, Batangas08.2021
Bachelor of Industrial Technology - Computer Technology
Batangas State University - San Juan Campus
San Juan, Batangas01.2013
Secondary -
Buhaynasapa National High School
San Juan, Batangas01.2009
Elementary -
Ticalan Elementary School
San Juan, Batangas01.2005
Skills
- SAP
- ELSR
- EPSR
- MS Office 2013 (Excel,Word, Powerpoint)
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Teams
- JIRA
- A3 Analysis
- Critical thinking
- CBS Methods
- Project planning
- Interpersonal skills
- Data analysis
- Communication skills
- Manufacturing processes
- Team collaboration
- Prototype testing
- Problem-solving
- Computer skills
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking
- Problem resolution
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Engineering documentation
- Oracle
- Time management
- Customer focus
- Process improvement
- Product development
- Operating system installation
- Application installation
Personal Information
- Age: 32
- Height: 5' 4"
- Weight: 63 kgs.
- Date of Birth: 01/23/93
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Filipino
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Roman Catholic
Training
- Workshop in Yokohama Japan, Continental Yokohama, 11/11/18, 11/17/18
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Signature Version 4.0, Paseo Premiere Hotel, Sta. Rosa, Laguna, 03/30/17, 03/31/17
- Reverse Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (RPFMEA), Continental Temic Phils. (Taguig Plant), 01/30/17, 01/30/17
- Bureau of Fire Protection (San Juan, Batangas), Office Staff, 2010, 2011
Disclaimer
I hereby that the facts contained in this resume are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
New Product Launch Engineer/Life Cycle Manager
Continental Temic Electronics (Phils.), Inc.
01.2017 - Current
FMEA Assistant
Continental Temic Electronics (Phils.), Inc.
01.2016 - 07.2016
Facilities Admin Assistant
AIRLIFT ASIA Business Pro. (AAI)
12.2015 - 09.2016
Logistics Assistant
AIRLIFT ASIA Business Pro. (AAI)
03.2015 - 11.2015
Documentation Assistant (Customer Service Assistant)
NEP Logistics Inc.
01.2014 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Industrial Technology - Computer Technology
Batangas State University - San Juan Campus
Secondary -
Buhaynasapa National High School
Elementary -
Ticalan Elementary School
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering (ETEEAP)
University of Batangas
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