Highlights:Highly skilled in New Product Introduction (NPI), Transition and Relocations Management, Electronic Product Manufacturing specialist.

Skills:Program Management, NPI, Manufacturing

Goal:Program Management for Supply base transitions, plant relocations, and engineering projects implementation.

Certification:Mechanical Engineer, Master in Science in Product Development, Green Belt Certified, Bay Group Negotiation Program, Standard Transition Program, Management Impulse Graduate seminar.

Honor:Patent 6,854,853 B2 for circuit design. Miscellaneous recognitions through my career as NPI leader and Program Manager.

Transitions Leader Americas 06/2008 - current
Honeywell, Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico
Industry: Energy efficiency
Comprehensive knowledge in Program Management, Transition Execution, New Product Introduction (NPI), High-volume/High mix manufacturing; leading multidisciplinary/multicultural teams through multiple projects to conclusion, in both, consumer and automotive industries.
Successfully managed supplier transition teams in US, Mexico, China and Europe, defining and executing team strategies, for different commodities, to achieve multi-million savings while maintaining quality levels, supply continuity and achieving ISC pipeline LT optimization. Project deck includes savings, and urgent bankruptcies re-source to new suppliers.--
Product Launch Team Leader (NPI) / Program Manager 01/2005 - 06/2008
Visteon, Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico
Industry: Automotive electronics
Managed multiple NPI projects within time and budget, adhering to automotive APQP/ISO/TS disciplines. $2M savings in equipment optimization (Sealants application, SMT line, Lean layouts and test equipment).
* Transitioned Automotive Computer product lines between plants worldwide without disrupting production. * Managed a team of 14 people in Mexico and coordinated team members in US, Canada, Spain and Brazil. * Visteon Summit Award 2006 for critical and challenging NPI successful launch.--
International Assignment in Allen Park, MI 01/2001 - 12/2004
Visteon, Allen Park, Michigan United States
Industry: Autmotive electronics
DFM and Product Development Sr. Specialist approved 200 PCB designs for $5M savings in equipment, labor and process optimization. Worked in conjunction with engineering teams for Robust and manufacturing-compatible Product Design.
* Financial projects analysis, optimizing investment, ATROS, IRR, and ROI - $3 M costs avoidance. * Visteon Quality Award for soldering DFM optimization - $10 million savings project. * Patent 6,854,853 B2 in 2004. Outstanding performance recognitions achieved every year.--

Chihuahua Tech Institute 09/1981 - 06/1985
Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Mechanical Engineering
Minor:Design
Components design, thermal processes, fluid dynamics, material strength, thermodynamics, Vibration and Mechanical fatigue, Accounting, IT, HR, et al.

Ricardo Hernandez-A Manager