Aurelio Valdes
About Aurelio Valdes
Aurelio Valdes is a Quality Assurance Engineer with extensive experience in conducting audits and ensuring quality standards in various manufacturing processes. He has worked at CTS Corporation since 2014 and previously at Benchmark Electronics, Inc., and holds an MBA in Manufacturing from Universidad Autónoma del Noreste.
Work at CTS
Aurelio Valdes has been employed at CTS Corporation as a Quality Assurance Engineer since 2014. In this role, he is responsible for conducting product, process, system, and 5's audits as part of his internal auditing duties. He performs monthly internal audits of the company's systems and processes, including ISO Internal Audits. Valdes designs quality alerts for non-conforming conditions and trains quality auditors and incoming inspectors according to established quality standards. He also coordinates with engineering teams on new-product development projects to ensure adherence to quality standards.
Previous Experience at Benchmark Electronics
Prior to his current position, Aurelio Valdes worked at Benchmark Electronics, Inc. as a Quality Technician from 2009 to 2014. During his five years in the Matamoros Area, Mexico, he gained experience in quality assurance processes that contributed to his expertise in the field. Additionally, he served as a Quality Auditor at CTS Corporation from 2007 to 2009, where he further developed his skills in quality management.
Education and Expertise
Aurelio Valdes holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Manufacturing from Universidad Autónoma del Noreste, which he completed from 2018 to 2020. He also studied at Instituto Tecnologico de Matamoros from 2004 to 2009. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in quality assurance, equips him with the necessary skills to manage and improve quality processes effectively.
Quality Assurance Responsibilities
In his role as a Quality Assurance Engineer, Aurelio Valdes is responsible for ensuring quality across various processes, including SMT, wave solder, selective solder, manual solder, conformal coating, PCBA test, HLA, and incoming inspection. He manages Supplier Corrective Actions Reports (SCAR) and follows up with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards. Additionally, he generates Return Material Authorization Reports (RMA) with customers and issues Credit Notes as needed.