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Yesica Baeza

Garden Grove

Summary

Proven Global Quality Industry Leader who delivers sustainable and measurable results through implementation of best-in-class Manufacturing and Quality Improvement tools and Strategies across the entire value chain leading to reducing Risk and Cost of Poor Quality. Articulates clear vision in strategy, and delivers through highly cohesive, inspired and focus teams. Excellent communicator with experience and ability to mentor, train and build relationships with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Manager

Rocket Lab
Long Beach, CA
08.2022 - 12.2025
  • Led end-to-end Quality organization(QMS, Quality Engineering, Inspection, Supplier Quality and Mission Assurance ) across multiple manufacturing sites supporting rocket and satellite programs.
  • Standardized and deployed QMS processes across sites, improving consistency, adit readiness and operational efficiency.
  • Monitored and enforced high manufacturing standards in aerospace operations, ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Implemented quality assurance strategies to improve product reliability and maintain alignment with industry standards.
  • Developed and implemented quality control processes, resulting in reduced defects and improved operational efficiency.
  • Built and developed high performing quality teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Sr. Quality Engineer

Rocket Lab
Long Beach, CA
05.2020 - 08.2023
  • Led quality assurance initiatives, enhancing product reliability for Electron propulsion.
  • Developed and implemented inspection protocols using RL systems to improve quality control processes.
  • Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in quality engineering methodologies.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on defects, driving continuous improvement efforts within the production workflow.

Supplier Quality Engineer

Rocket Lab
Huntington Beach, CA
07.2019 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and improve supply chain processes.
  • Conducted root cause analysis on supplier defects, driving corrective actions and preventive measures.
  • Facilitated audits of supplier facilities to assess adherence to Rocket Lab's quality requirements.
  • Established effective communication channels with suppliers to address concerns and enhance partnerships.

Quality Engineer

Advanex Americas Inc.
Cypress, CA
08.2017 - 07.2019
  • Spearheaded audits of quality systems, ensuring alignment with IATF standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
  • Implemented process improvements based on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in reduced waste and increased efficiency.

Forensic Engineer

Global Engineering Services
Chandler, AZ
03.2009 - 03.2013
  • Performed Root Cause analysis through non destructive testing on commercial items.
  • Elaborated analysis reports for insurance or third party investigations.
  • Provide expert assessments after water or fire losses on possible root cause.

Education

Lean Manufacturing -

CETYS Universidad
Ensenada, Mexico

Green Belt - Six Sigma

Rocket Lab
Long Beach
05-2021

IATF 16949 Lead Auditor -

AIAG
California
2019

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering. Lean Manufacturing

Instituto Tecnologico De Ensenada
Mexico
07-2003

Skills

  • Quality management systems
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Six Sigma- Continuous improvement
  • Supplier quality management
  • Operational excellence
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • Team leadership

Accomplishments

  • Led global quality strategy across multiple manufacturing sites supporting rocket and satellite programs for both commercial and defense customers.
  • Successfully mitigated high risk quality events by deploying rapid containment and corrective action plans, protecting critical customer programs.
  • Strengthened customer confidence and retention resulting in contract extensions and expanded scope with key aerospace customers.
  • Mentored and developed future quality leaders, improving team engagement and succession readiness across multiple sites.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Quality Manager

Rocket Lab
08.2022 - 12.2025

Sr. Quality Engineer

Rocket Lab
05.2020 - 08.2023

Supplier Quality Engineer

Rocket Lab
07.2019 - 06.2021

Quality Engineer

Advanex Americas Inc.
08.2017 - 07.2019

Forensic Engineer

Global Engineering Services
03.2009 - 03.2013

Lean Manufacturing -

CETYS Universidad

Green Belt - Six Sigma

Rocket Lab

IATF 16949 Lead Auditor -

AIAG

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering. Lean Manufacturing

Instituto Tecnologico De Ensenada
Yesica Baeza