Humberto Ramos Fernández is a graduate of Tecnológico de Monterrey with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and the University of Texas Austin with a master’s degree in Engineering Technology, General. Before founding HT-MX, Humberto gained experience working at GE Energy and TECSA Tanks. He describes himself as a mechanical engineer with an entrepreneurial mindset, always looking for the next opportunity.

Humberto is the CEO and founder of HT-MX, the first ever HIP processing supplier with aerospace certifications in Latin America. In addition to this claim to fame, HT-MX is also the only Honeywell certified heat treater in Mexico. HT-MX is a Nadcap certified heat treat plant supplying aerospace OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2. This journey was described in an article Humberto published in Heat Treat Today’s March 2023 Aerospace edition: “Overcoming Challenges and Finding Success in Latin America’s First HIP Batch.” In addition to this article, Humberto has published two articles in Mexico Business News: “Mexico is Ready to Tackle Upcoming Manufacturing Demand: HT-MX” and “Taking the Mexican Aerospace Industry to the Next Level.”

HT-MX is a project Humberto started when he was in his 20s, and it has survived a lot of external crises (pandemic, aerospace crisis, automotive crisis, etc.) and somehow has been able to adapt and evolve. He has led the company through the design and implementation of an AS9100D and Nadcap compliant operation from scratch with local, young talent. This year, Humberto expects 100% growth of his company.

Humberto is very active in the Chihuahua Aerospace Cluster as well as the Mexican Aviation Industry Federation (FEMIA) and has participated in multiple events and programs. He is involved in supplier development support programs for Chihuahua and Mexican companies. Humberto is committed to leading the way for HT-MX to develop relationships with both city and state governments and working together to create a better offer to attract foreign investment. Better suppliers mean better opportunities and more jobs created in the region.

Humberto’s success at HT-MX has allowed the company to fill gaps in the supply chain and enabled clients to grow their manufacturing operations.

Nominated by: HT-MX Heat Treat & HIPing