Virginia Cruz Mercadilla

Virginia Cruz Mercadilla has over 15 years of work experience in the aerospace industry. Virginia has held various roles with companies such as AERTEC Solutions, Alestis Aerospace, Alestis Tecnobahía Composites, and Alestis Aerospace. Virginia'sroles have included Director of Quality, Senior Manager Quality Engineering, Head of Plant Quality, and Supply Chain Quality Engineer. Virginia has also worked as a Project Manager for GHENOVA Aeronáutica and as a Customer Quality Engineer for AERNNOVA AEROSPACE. Furthermore, they have experience in quality assurance and engineering roles with companies like BODYCOTE INTERNATIONAL PLC and Bureau Veritas Spain. Throughout their career, Virginia has been involved in quality planning, cross-cutting quality activities, program management, and APQP implementation. Virginia'swork spans various aircraft programs and they have collaborated with major customers such as Airbus, Boeing, and Bombardier. Virginia has a strong background in quality management, relationship management, and financial budgeting and control.

Virginia Cruz Mercadilla obtained a Master's degree in Integrated Systems of Management from the University of Seville in 2003. Virginia also holds a degree in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Organization from the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales in Sevilla. Additionally, they obtained a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute in December 2020.