Alejandro Urrutia
About Alejandro Urrutia
Alejandro Urrutia is a Plant SQA Coordinator at Faurecia, with extensive experience in supplier quality engineering across various companies. He has worked at Magna Powertrain and Johnson Controls, and has been instrumental in developing quality strategies and performance indicators in his current role at Forvia.
Current Role at Faurecia
Alejandro Urrutia serves as the Plant SQA Coordinator at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees the Supplier Quality Assurance area, ensuring compliance with quality standards and the effective management of supplier relationships. Urrutia has been instrumental in implementing a supplier quality strategy tailored for the start-up phase of the Forvia plant in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. His responsibilities include defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and monitoring performance to maintain high quality standards.
Previous Experience at Magna Powertrain
Prior to his current role, Alejandro Urrutia worked at Magna Powertrain as a Supplier Quality Engineer from 2014 to 2022. During his eight years at Magna, he focused on evaluating and approving Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) information from suppliers. His experience in this position contributed to the development of robust quality assurance practices within the organization.
Experience at Johnson Controls
Alejandro Urrutia worked as a Supplier Quality Engineer at Johnson Controls from 2008 to 2012, specifically in the Saltillo Area, Mexico. His role involved managing supplier quality and ensuring that products met the required specifications. This four-year tenure provided him with valuable insights into supplier management and quality control processes.
Educational Background
Alejandro Urrutia studied at Instituto Tecnologico de Saltillo from 2000 to 2006, where he completed a six-year program. His education laid the foundation for his career in quality engineering and supplier management, equipping him with the necessary skills to excel in his subsequent roles.
Quality Management Initiatives
At Forvia, Alejandro Urrutia has developed various quality management initiatives. He created a hiring plan for incoming inspection personnel and the Supplier Quality Engineer team. Additionally, he has developed procedures and work instructions for Incoming Inspection and supplier quality claims. Urrutia also defined the layout for the Incoming and quarantine area at the Forvia plant, contributing to the overall efficiency of the quality management system.