Jill Arenasa

Led Cost Technology Optimization (CTO) for Asia Non-China vehicle programs to drive product and process savings without sacrificing quality or safety. Appointed in Jan 2025 to head Europe CTO Support and Global QIE Support teams, governing global cost initiatives. Directed VA/VE, should-cost modeling, and competitive analysis. Partnered with cross-functional global teams and suppliers to boost sourcing value and build team capabilities.

Scaled global benchmarking function from inception to 100+ engineers; built industry-leading analysis frameworks. Deployed global analysis tools for standardized, cross-division competitive intelligence. Led ICE/EV teardowns, testing materials via FTIR/XRF to drive strategic platform roadmaps. Managed end-to-end procurement, tracking budgets with Finance to optimize costs and technical compliance. Delivered technical reports to VP-level stakeholders and trained global engineers on HV wiring.

• Lead electrical architecture design for low- and high-voltage global vehicle platforms. • Develop advanced electrical solutions optimizing cost, performance, and manufacturability. • Collaborate with OEM customers to align system specs with commercial requirements. • Drive RFI/RFQ technical processes, deliver cost data, and pioneer benchmarking specs. • Create schematic diagrams using Capital Logic, Cabling Designer, and MS Visio.

As an ETEEAP graduate in Electronics and Communications Engineering, I hold a degree earned through a specialized Philippine government program validating my work experience. Backed by competency assessments and over 30 years of practical field experience, I possess a solid background in automotive wiring. I excel in circuit analysis, applying strong problem-solving skills to real-world engineering issues while maintaining a commitment to continuous learning.