Hector Ortiz
About Hector Ortiz
Hector Ortiz is a Factory Supplier Quality Engineer at Karma Automotive, where he has worked since 2019. With over 35 years of experience in quality systems across various manufacturing technologies, he has held multiple engineering and management roles in companies such as Hughes Network Systems and Teledyne Micro.
Work at Karma Automotive
Hector Ortiz has been employed at Karma Automotive as a Factory Supplier Quality Engineer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the quality of materials and components supplied to the manufacturing process. His position involves collaborating with suppliers to maintain high standards and compliance with industry specifications.
Previous Experience in Quality Engineering
Prior to his current role, Hector Ortiz held various positions in quality engineering across multiple organizations. He worked at Hughes Network Systems as a Quality Engineer for eight months in 2011 and at Teledyne Micro from 2013 to 2016. He also served as a Quality Manager at Airspan Networks, Inc from 2006 to 2008, and as a Quality Engineer at nanoPrecision Products from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Hector Ortiz studied at Porter & Chester Institute, where he focused on electronics, both digital and analog, and earned a Computer Electronics qualification from 1983 to 1985. He has extensive knowledge of military and commercial specifications, including MIL-Q-9858, ISO 9000, and AS9100, among others. His expertise spans over 35 years in developing and maintaining quality systems across various manufacturing technologies.
Quality System Development and Auditing
Hector Ortiz has authored numerous quality system procedures and has played a significant role in preparing manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and production plans. He has performed quality system and manufacturing process audits in both the United States and Europe, ensuring compliance with established standards.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Hector Ortiz possesses hands-on knowledge of various manufacturing processes, including sheet metal forming, welding, and microelectronics processes. He is experienced in substrate technologies such as thin film plating and photolithography. His expertise also includes working with attachment materials like solder wire and epoxies.