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Guarding quality in a world of speed

The automotive industry is a fast-paced world. New models, new technologies, and tight deadlines push teams to move at incredible speed. For Martin Pérez Requejo, Project Quality Leader at TMC, that’s exactly where his strength lies. In an environment that is always accelerating, he brings calm, structure, and relentless focus on quality.

Martin Pérez Requejo - Project Quality Leader

From Spain to France

Martin’s career began in Spain, working for an automotive supplier. Through that company he first came into contact with TMC. “What immediately caught my attention was the openness and transparency at TMC”. “At TMC I felt a personal connection from the start. I could honestly say what I enjoyed or what I wanted to change in my career. That’s still true today, almost seven years later.”

When the opportunity arose to join a French automotive supplier, in their hydrogen division, he didn’t hesitate. “This project was more than just a role. It was the chance to be part of a new technology at its early stage. Hydrogen might one day play the same role as electric mobility. Being here now means pioneering, facing problems no one has solved before, and building solutions for the future.”

Balancing paper and production

Martin’s work covers the entire life cycle of a project. From understanding customer requirements, to overseeing documentation and prototypes, and finally to ensuring production quality. “Some days are all about meetings and documentation, making sure everything is aligned on paper. Other days I’m in the factory, checking what was designed is actually being built. And then there are the critical days. That’s when something goes wrong. That’s when you need to stay sharp, keep an open mind, and lead the team in finding the root cause quickly. The challenge is always to prevent an issue from reaching the customer.”

Working with hydrogen makes that even more demanding. Regulations and safety requirements are extremely strict. “That’s a good thing,” Martin explains. “But it also means that even small deviations can feel like a crisis. Every detail matter, and we treat each one seriously. It’s about protecting safety and making sure every step is compliant.”

Pride in precision and teamwork

One of Martin’s proudest achievements was relocating an entire production line from Belgium to France. “In less than three months, we had it up and running again. Physically moving the machines wasn’t the hardest part. It was restarting the processes, retraining operators, and making sure everything met the original specifications. It took planning, flexibility, and a lot of teamwork. But in the end, we succeeded. We did that as a team.”

Looking back, Martin is also proud of his personal journey. Moving to a new country, working in a new language, and diving into an emerging field was no small step. “It made me stronger. Ten years ago, I would have thought this was impossible. Now I know I can adapt, whether it’s France or another country in the future. That gives me confidence.”

Exploring AI

What makes Martin’s role unique is how he connects different worlds. He works with customers, suppliers, engineers, and operators. But he also explores new technologies in AI to improve quality processes. “Right now, we’re using AI as a tool to support defect detection. What might take 30 minutes manually can be done in 3 minutes with machine learning. In the future, I see AI analysing real-time machine data to predict issues before they even happen. That’s where we’re heading: less human dependency on repetitive tasks, more intelligence in the system.”

At the same time, he sees hydrogen and batteries coexisting in tomorrow’s mobility. “Batteries may remain best for small cars, but hydrogen makes sense for buses, trucks, and trains. Vehicles where weight and range matter. I don’t think hydrogen will replace batteries; they will complement each other. And we are at the front line of making that possible.”

Always looking forward

For Martin, growth never stops. Supported by TMC, he polished his French, explored AI, and now sees project management as his next step. “I want to broaden my view beyond quality: finance, logistics, contracts. Quality already gives me a taste of everything, but project management would give me the big picture.”

His advice to younger TMC’ers is simple: dare to step outside your comfort zone. “Moving abroad, taking on a new challenge. It’s never easy. At first you make mistakes, you doubt yourself, even with something simple like ordering a coffee in another language. But if you push through, you discover strengths you didn’t know you had. Don’t let fear stop you. Prepare yourself, learn what you can, and take the chance. You won’t regret it.”

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