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Juan Carlos Cárdenas

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Sr Program Manager / HPDC at Martinrea International
📍 Querétaro, Mexico

Juan Carlos is a global program manager with over 20 years of experience in the automotive sector, specializing in Tier 1 and OEM projects. He has a proven history of driving multimillion-dollar programs, optimizing CAPEX and tooling, and leading cross-functional teams to successful launches. He studied Project Management at Tecnológico de Monterrey.

He is passionate about the future of mobility, frequently sharing insights on advancements in electric vehicles, battery technology, and sustainability within the auto industry. His interests focus on the intersection of new technology and carbon neutrality, including topics like EV battery recycling and cost reduction.

Unique fact: He recently sought out a highly specialized lab to perform a CT scan on a large aluminum cast component, demonstrating his hands-on approach to quality and manufacturing challenges.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Sr Program Manager / HPDC
Job Level
Middle
Location
Querétaro, Mexico
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EV Technology
Shares content on the future of electric vehicles, including cobalt-free battery technology and the push towards carbon neutrality in the automotive industry.
Manufacturing Efficiency
His career focus has been on improving manufacturing processes, evidenced by achievements like increasing production capacity by over 100% and improving OEE to 85% in a previous role.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Sr Program Manager / HPDC
Martinrea International
7-2015 - 10-2021
Business Development -Sales Manager- Assembly Lines & Automation OEM
thyssenkrupp System Engineering
8-2007 - 6-2015
Project Manager - NPI
Bocar Group
9-2006 - 8-2007
Manufacture Engineer- Seating Systems
Lear Corporation
5-2004 - 9-2006
Product Engineer -Chassis Systems & Interior Trim
General Motors
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Education
2013 - 2013
Diploma: Project Management (Preparation for PMI certification)
Tecnológico de Monterrey
2006 - 2007
Diplomado
Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México
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