1. Resume – Hugo Cervantes
Hugo Cervantes
Professional Summary
Twelve years of experience as a product development specialist within the automotive industry.
Focused on customer technical communications, requirement compliance and management support.
International experience with OEM, Tier 1 and Tier 2 companies.
Career History
Jan 2015
To:
May 2015
Electrical Lead Engineer
Segula Deutschland GmbH, Cologne Germany
Lead the Electrical/Electronic Systems Engineering team in the product localization
efforts for Ford Sollers Holding’s (Ford Russia) manufacturing plants.
 Lead engineering activities and reviews related to the product specification.
 Managed customer requirements and coordinated deliverables from suppliers.
 Prioritized deliverables and organized team efforts.
 Monitored supplier product validations and/or qualifications.
 Assisted the Project Manager in all aspects of planning and scheduling.
 Coordinated product and manufacturing to achieve flawless launches.
Oct 2013
To:
Jan 2015
Electrical Project Engineer
Segula Deutschland GmbH, Cologne Germany
Successfully introduced local suppliers for multiple variations of automotive radios and
batteries required by Ford Russia.
 Managed selection and validation of local suppliers.
 Monitored verification and qualification activities.
 Provided on-site engineering support.
 Assisted start of production.
May 2012
To:
Oct 2013
System Architect and Component Owner
Caterpillar Inc. Peterborough UK
Managed the development of pressure, speed and soot sensors for Lesser Regulated
Countries (LRC) and Tier 4 Final regulated (T4F) engines for the Perkins brand.
 Designed the electrical architecture of the LRC engines.
 Provided support for existing engine sensors –i.e. warranty, field and plant failure
analysis-.
 Researched engine architectures from different competitors to maintain “Low Cost
Provider” status.
Date of birth
Nationality
Marital Status
Address
Mobile Phone
E-mail
Availability
04 April 1982
Mexican
Married, 1 child
Bussardstr. 22, 82008 Unterhaching, Germany
+49 (176) 5684 7427
ing.hugo.cervantes@gmail.com
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2. Resume – Hugo Cervantes
Jun 2010
To:
May 2012
Product Engineer
Hamlin Electronics, Norwich UK
Designed a swirl flap sensor for Peugeot (PSA), an input speed sensor for Getrag Ford
(GFT) and an actuator/sensor for the fan clutch for BorgWarner.
 Liaised with the customer and suppliers to achieve the best design solutions tailored
to the application.
 Designed components compliant to the selected manufacturing process (Plastic
Injection Molding, Sheet Metal Work, Plastic and Metal Machining) via CAD.
 Managed full product lifecycle, from request for quote to manufacturing handover.
 Built prototype samples, from alfa to production design.
Jan 2008
To:
Nov 2009
Design Release Engineer
Honeywell Turbo Technologies, California USA
Developed product specifications (sensors) to reflect the requirements of the
Turbocharger.
 Managed suppliers to ensure compliance to specification.
 Researched new technologies that can withstand the harsh environment of the
turbocharger.
Jun 2007
To:
Dec 2007
Warranty Responsible Engineer
Delphi Automotive Systems, Cd. Juarez Mexico
Teardown and root cause analysis of customer returns. Sensors and actuators division.
 Prepared 8D, 5Why and other engineering reports for the customer.
 Liaised with the manufacturing plants to help decrease in-line reject rates.
Jun 2003
To:
Jun 2007
Product Design Responsible Engineer (Product Engineer)
Delphi Automotive Systems, Cd. Juarez Mexico
Development of analog and digital speed and linear position sensors for multiple OEMs.
 Handled requests for quotes, prototype builds and engineering documentation –i.e.
product drawings, FMEAs, failure analysis reports, etc.
 Liaised with customers and suppliers to achieve the best economical design
solutions.
Education
2006-2007 M.Sc. in Automotive Engineering – unfinished due to relocation to USA.
Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Cd. Juarez Mexico.
2000-2005 B.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering with a Minor in Control and Automation.
Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Cd. Juarez Mexico.
Skills and certifications
Patents: Door latch position sensor. U.S. Patent 20070126577 – 2007.
Certifications: Six Sigma Greenbelt (Core, DMEDI & DMAIC).
Shainin Red X Journeyman.
Software: Solid Edge, AutoCAD, MS Office, MS Project.
Methodologies: FMEA, 8D, 5Why, design for manufacturing.
Languages: English – Fluent.
Spanish – Mother tongue.
German – A1/A2 (beginner basic).