Blass Ricardo Navarrete Rodríguez
Tijuana
Summary
Dynamic NPI Project Manager with extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing product development projects from inception to completion. I am dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and achieving high standards in quality and customer satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
NPI Project Manager
ABC Aluminum solutions
Tijuana
11.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement NPI processes for product launches.
- Utilize project management tools to track progress and report on project status to stakeholders.
- Lead the definition and execution of project schedules to ensure timely product launches, adapting strategies based on project needs.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans for NPI projects.
- Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables for new product introductions to ensure alignment with business goals.
- Develop comprehensive documentation including project plans, risk assessments, and resource allocation for all phases of NPI.
NPI Project Manager
Arris/Commscope
Tijuana
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Reverse logistics
- Develop and execute strategic NPI timelines and milestones for product launches in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Facilitate communication between engineering, manufacturing, and marketing teams to align on product specifications and market expectations.
- Lead cross-Functional team meetings to follow up progress at repair centers (EMS), Supporting Production, Engineering, Quality, Material, Shipping (Mexico, USA, Europe & Canada Sites)
- Use data-driven analysis to evaluate the success of NPI processes and adjust strategies for continuous improvement.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for NPI processes to ensure team alignment and compliance with industry standards.
- (Service Repair home network)
NPI LEAD
Arris/CommScope
Tijuana
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Responsible to coordinate and execute all NPI phases (Concept, definition, development & MP)
- Develop Manufacturing cell for pilots builds for all new products
- Timeline management
- NPI readiness owner
- Organize, execute and report on Project deliverables
- Lead cross-functional team meetings to drive & share NPI progress
- R & D interface
- Reverse logistics
- Establish timeline and goals specific Project
- Interact with supplier and internal teams to follow up actions
- Drive NPI checklist readiness
- Implemented advanced project management methodologies, utilizing tools for real-time progress tracking and stakeholder reporting.
NPI Engineer
JAE (Toyota/ Honda Automotive harness and connectors)
Tijuana
01.2013 - 01.2015
- First run parts coordinator
- BOM creation for all prototype level products
- New fixtures implementation for all new products
- ECR NPI coordinator
- R & D interface
Manufacturing Engineer
JAE (Toyota/ Honda Automotive harness and connectors)
Tijuana
01.2008 - 01.2013
- BOM creation
- ECR follow up
- Layout distribution
- Cost reduction projects
- Reducing manpower by 21 operators in one shift (225 k annual cost saving)
- Productivity increased by 25 % by the balance of lines
- Scrap reduction at 20% by poka-yoke systems
- Continuous improvement Lead by poka-yoke systems
- New products introduction
- Visual aid creation
Manufacturing Engineer
Bourns (Comercial Connectors)
Tijuana
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Final Assembly area sustaining support
- Work instructions creator
- NPI
- Designed and optimized manufacturing layouts to improve workflow and reduce waste.
Industrial Engineer
Delphi (Militar connectors)
Tijuana
02.2003 - 01.2005
Education
Industrial Engineer -
Instituto Tecnologico De Tijuana
Tijuana01.2005
Skills
- MFG-Pro
- Oracle
- Agile
- RDW
- Auto CAD
- Metrix
- Vision
- Smartsheet
- NetSuite
Hobbies
Family, Photography, Traveling, Audio & video editor
Language
English
Spanish
Courses
- Kaizen
- Lean
- Desarrollo Humano
- Taller de administracion de proyectos
- NPI readiness
- PFMA
- QSA Audit
- Orange Belt
Timeline
NPI Project Manager
ABC Aluminum solutions
11.2022 - Current
NPI Project Manager
Arris/Commscope
01.2018 - 06.2022
NPI LEAD
Arris/CommScope
01.2015 - 01.2018
NPI Engineer
JAE (Toyota/ Honda Automotive harness and connectors)
01.2013 - 01.2015
Manufacturing Engineer
JAE (Toyota/ Honda Automotive harness and connectors)
01.2008 - 01.2013
Manufacturing Engineer
Bourns (Comercial Connectors)
01.2005 - 01.2008
Industrial Engineer
Delphi (Militar connectors)
02.2003 - 01.2005
Industrial Engineer -
Instituto Tecnologico De Tijuana