Luis Armando Padilla

- Driving BMW Project Success: Spearheading technical analysis, RFQs, RFIs, and proposal support in collaboration with Program Management and Sales for BMW projects, encompassing Smart Displays, Smart Switches, Audio & Infotainment, and Electric Gloveboxes. - Team Leadership: Mentoring and developing a team of Product Engineers based in Yanfeng's China facilities. - Product Development Leadership: Leading the design and development of product families in alignment with the product strategy and roadmap.

As the Engineering Liaison between Yanfeng R&D in Shanghai and BMW, I played a pivotal role in the coordination of electronic component projects during the acquisition phase (RFQ). My responsibilities included facilitating seamless communication and ensuring alignment between customer technical specifications and Yanfeng's proof of concepts in the pre-nomination period.

Led North American Systems Engineering Team at Hella. Successfully guided team in selecting optimal architectures from HELLA's platform, balancing customer needs, artifact reuse, and business objectives. Expertise in customer requirements, technical knowledge, and bridging platform solutions to specific needs ensured customer satisfaction, efficiency, and profitability for HELLA. Developed strong skills in system architecture, customer-centric problem-solving, and international collaboration.

Led 5 engineers at BCS, designing innovative steering controls for Audi, Daimler & VW. Delivered on exacting specs for turn signals, wipers, shifters, clocksprings & sensors. Proven leadership, project management & innovation in competitive market.

Bridged BCS & Opel as Resident Engineer, ensuring smooth integration of controls & switches (mirrors, windows, etc.). Managed GM/Opel docs (EWOs, ECRs, PRTS, BOM) & 5-phase forms. Showcased expertise in project management, document control & delivering automotive excellence.

- Worked as Product Development Engineer at General Motors Mexico for different E/E components: Audio, Infotainment, IP Cluster, HVAC Controls, Mirror Switches (Global Lead). - One-year assignment as Engineering Liaison at the GM Ramos Plant for the launch of E/E components in the Cadillac Escalade. - One year as Cost Reduction and QRD Coordinator for Wiring Harnesses.