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Ricardo Valdez Santos

Tijuana

Summary

Results-driven and detail-oriented Industrial Engineer with over 18 years of experience in dynamic manufacturing environments. Strong expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize processes, and implement cost-saving strategies. Highly skilled in data analysis, process design, documentation, and quality systems, with a commitment to operational excellence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Engineer

Inventus Power
01.2022 - 04.2025
  • Led the transfer of LEV battery products, optimizing timing, quality, and cost.
  • Achieved $55K in annual savings through effective line balancing in 2022.
  • Supported production teams in achieving daily KPIs.
  • Introduced and validated new product prototypes (A, B, and C).
  • Created and updated PFMEAs, work instructions, layouts, and label masters.
  • Designed fixtures in collaboration with tooling teams.
  • Improved glue mixer process on LEV line, saving $28K.
  • Transferred and validated medical battery products and welding equipment.
  • Achieved $35K savings through line balancing of medical products in 2023.
  • Generated $20K in cost savings by improving BOM of a medical product.

Manufacturing Engineer

PLAMEX
03.2017 - 07.2021
  • Managed product transfers ensuring optimal time, cost, and quality.
  • Drove $16M in cost savings through ROI-focused strategies.
  • Maintained high product yield (>95%) and minimized scrap.
  • Reduced time-to-market to 3–6 months.
  • Led takt time and line balancing initiatives, achieving $500K in annual savings.
  • Updated routing documentation in alignment with production balancing.
  • Provided support for sustaining engineering and production improvements.

Manufacturing Engineer

Foxconn Baja California
07.2016 - 03.2017
  • Introduced new LED TV models and developed assembly fixtures and layouts.
  • Trained and certified operators on new assembly procedures.
  • Balanced production lines to reach 90% efficiency.
  • Audited vendors in compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Increased line speed by 50%
  • Reduced LGP defects by 40%
  • Improved packing process efficiency by 20%
  • Increased TFT assembly efficiency by 50%

Manufacturing Engineer

Hisense
12.2011 - 07.2016
  • Launched new LED TV models and validated manufacturing tooling.
  • Designed production layouts and manpower distribution.
  • Trained and certified personnel for new product introductions.
  • Achieved 92% efficiency through line balancing.
  • Audited suppliers per ISO 9001 standards.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Improved Line F efficiency from 40% to 82%
  • Increased 90” TV model efficiency from 51% to 80%
  • Reduced crystal scrap and line drop by 80%
  • Boosted 60” model efficiency from 88% to 91%

Education

B.S. - Industrial Engineering, Major in Quality and Productivity

Instituto Tecnológico De Tijuana
09-2003

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Oracle
  • Agile
  • AutoCAD
  • QAD
  • SAP
  • Product Transfer Management
  • Line Balancing

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Training completed
  • First Aid Certification
  • 3M High Gloss Component Rework Course
  • FMEA Risk Management
  • Plastics Joining Technologies – Theory and Design
  • Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2015
  • Internal Auditor for Quality Systems and FDA Regulations: ISO 13485:2016 – 21 CFR 820 – ISO 19011:2018

Languages

Spanish
English

Timeline

Manufacturing Engineer

Inventus Power
01.2022 - 04.2025

Manufacturing Engineer

PLAMEX
03.2017 - 07.2021

Manufacturing Engineer

Foxconn Baja California
07.2016 - 03.2017

Manufacturing Engineer

Hisense
12.2011 - 07.2016

B.S. - Industrial Engineering, Major in Quality and Productivity

Instituto Tecnológico De Tijuana

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