Joviell Rodriguez Mestre
Pooler
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience in the automotive industry, supported full vehicle launch from stamping and welding through BIW, BIP, and CBU stages. Skilled in supplier quality, defect analysis, and statistical process control with exposure to PPAP, APQP, and VDA methodologies. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve issues, validate processes, and drive continuous improvement. Proven ability to mentor team members, lead field campaigns, and deliver solutions under aggressive deadlines. Strong background in product lifecycle management, quality control, and mechanical design, with a passion for advancing innovative mobility and electrification technologies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control - Body Engineering Associate
HMGMA
03.2025 - Current
- Supported launch of new vehicle production with focus on body quality and engineering standards.
- Conducted inspections, dimensional checks, and defect analysis to ensure compliance with automotive quality requirements.
- Collaborated with suppliers and cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Applied statistical process control (SPC) and root cause analysis to identify and mitigate recurring defects.
- Participated in supplier meetings and contributed to process validation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentored junior engineers & interns, enhancing their professional growth and contributing to the success of the team and future careers.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
- Lead teams and planned strategies for field campaigns to meet aggressive time deadlines in the most effective manner with available resources.
- Worked on projects spanning the full production lifecycle: blank (stamping), welding, Body in White (BIW), Body in Paint (BIP), and Complete Built Unit (CBU).
- Performed Body Destruct Analysis to evaluate structural integrity and identify root causes of failure, supporting improvements in vehicle durability and safety.
Product Engineer
Cytiva
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Created, modified and revised: Product and Technical specifications data sheets, Standard Operating Procedures, Engineering Specifications, Purchasing Specifications, Quality Procedures and Risk Assessment/Application Risk Assessments.
- Documented product manufacturing requirements to facilitate implementation into production.
- Enhanced quality assurance by formulating sampling procedures and testing instructions.
- Resolved production problems by evaluating products and processes to locate root causes.
- Monitored performance of released products, addressing any quality issues as needed.
- Resolved technical issues during development process by troubleshooting problems and implementing solutions.
- Supported robust yield and quality on new products while maintaining aggressive time to market schedules.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives/Kaizen Events by identifying opportunities for optimization within product lifecycle.
- Developed technical skills in: Destructive Analysis to determine potential causes of failure, Leak Testing and Pull Test for component welding tensile strength analysis and quality. Testing for structural cause of failure in line.
- Experienced in automated equipment maintenance (Welding, Integrity Test, Data Capture, PLC & HMI)
- Participated in Rx360 Audit in response too documentation actions.
- Corrective and Preventative Actions
Assembler/Trainer
Medtronic
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Adjusted and inspected parts to verify compliance with specifications.
- Verified parts specifications with visual inspections, measurements and standardized tests.
- Trained new assemblers on proper techniques, safety protocols, and company-specific assembly procedures.
- Studied and interpreted engineering drawings, specifications and quality control documents.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to complete assembly tasks efficiently. Including but not limited to: Screwdrivers, Allen Keys, Ratchets, Torque wrenches, scalpel blades and electrical power tools.
- Performed basic troubleshooting on malfunctioning equipment before contacting maintenance personnel for assistance.
- Supported production team by cross-training in multiple roles.
- Performed manual labor tasks to detailed instructions from supervisors.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Mechanical Engineering
Universidad Ana G. Mendez
12.2023
Skills
- Automotive Manufacturing Processes (Stamping, Welding, BIW, BIP, CBU)
- Vehicle Launch Support & Body Engineering
- Supplier Quality (PPAP, APQP, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, VDA exposure)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC), Data Analysis (Minitab, Excel)
- Dimensional Analysis & GD&T
- Quality Inspection & Defect Analysis
- Prototype Development & Mechanical Assembly
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing & Suppliers
- SolidWorks, COMSOL Multiphysics
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Technical Documentation & Reporting
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Languages
Spanish (Native)
English (Native)
Timeline
Quality Control - Body Engineering Associate
HMGMA
03.2025 - Current
Product Engineer
Cytiva
04.2024 - 03.2025
Assembler/Trainer
Medtronic
11.2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Mechanical Engineering
Universidad Ana G. Mendez
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