Ricardo Escandon August ****
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Summary
Manufacturing and Quality professional with successful implementation of lean concepts such as, value stream
mapping, Kaizen events, Poke Yoke and 5'S that consistently achieved Zero Defects and improvements in
manufacturing, warehousing and shipping cycle times of digital and electromechanical equipment such as;
computers, laser printers, medical devices, population of printed circuit boards and surface mount technology.
From my early years of engineering experience, I have been very fortunate to have great mentors, coaches and
supportive colleagues. That is the reason for my success in:
• Project management for technology transfer, install, set up and qualification of major manufacturing and
logistics equipment & processes
• Factory start up and certification for manufacturing, distribution, fulfillment, material supply chain and
repair center operations
• Teambuilding, coaching and training for success
• Continuous Process Improvements in manufacturing and distribution environment, based on deployment
of quality and lean initiatives
• Clear and constant communication with customers and suppliers
Education
New Mexico State University
Master of Science Computer Engineering
Las Cruces, New Mexico USA
Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
Bachelor of Science in Electronics
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon Mexico
Experience
Director of Quality at Foxconn PCE Technology
Cd. Juarez MEX– El Paso TX
January 2012 – March 2013
Responsible for all aspects related to quality, lean and continuous improvements, promoting a positive and
quality oriented cultural change across the entire organization and suppliers. For an L10 manufacturing facility
for digital equipment. Approximately 200+ headcount across several departments to include; incoming, in
process, final audit, quality laboratory, reliability testing and supplier management. Direct customer
engagement for feedback, reporting, auditing and handling of complaints. Sustaining for ISO 9001, ISO 14001,
OHSAS 18001, CTPAT.
Manufacturing Engineering & Logistic Consulting
McAllen TX
January 2011 – December 2011
Local manufacturing, distribution and logistics on both Mexico and United States. Installation, set up and
certification of machinery, manufacturing processes and technology, distribution and logistics flow.
Director of Operations at KeyTronicEMS
Reynosa MEX – McAllen TX
June 2008 October 2010 (2 years 5 months)
Responsible for all aspects of company business in the area to include operations, financial and legal for a
multisite manufacturing facility of laser printers. Provided Power of Attorney representation of Corporate Office.
Able to successful lead a team of professionals to excel in their field of expertise. Successful lean
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implementation having 13 months Zero Defects on a 24 month period. Inventory accuracy results under 0.17%
discrepancy. During 132 months of operation only one labor dispute and turnover below 3.3% for several years.
Plant and Operations Manager at KeyTronicEMS
Reynosa MEX – McAllen TX
September 1999 June 2008 (8 years 10 months)
Highly motivated to relocate and start up manufacturing and warehousing operations for a full assembly of
laser printers. Started and ramped up with great success that customer soon added new processes and
products to the operation such as; Supplier Managed Inventory, World Wide Distribution, Fulfillment,
Customization, Refurbish & Repair Center and expanded to several sites in the area. Best product end of life
and consistent inventory accuracy. Facility was considered as benchmark case for Asian partners, such that
our customer will bring them to our operations for training.
Manufacturing Engineering Manager at KeyTronicEMS
Cd. Juarez MEX – El Paso TX
October 1994 September 1999 (5 years)
I took responsibility for all engineering areas of the operation, in addition to provide facilitator and coordination
functions for construction of brand new facilities, expanding, upgrading, remodeling existing facilities and
continue with transition projects from other locations to the facility, including surface mount automated
assembly, liquid and plastic molding, laser printing, automated visual inspection. Key participant to ISO 9000
certification.
Project Manager at KeyTronicEMS (KTC)
Cd. Juarez MEX – El Paso TX
September 1993 October 1994 (1 year 2 months)
Middle of 1993 HKD was sold to KTC, new top management challenge me to facilitate transfer of processes,
technology and equipment to our location. Thus a team of engineers and management was form and
successful installed and certified population of printed circuit boards, automatic insertion and sequencer
equipment, wave soldering and automated electronic testing.
Several management positions held Production Facility Quality at Honeywell Keyboard Division (HKD)
Cd. Juarez MEX – El Paso TX
February 1984 September 1993 (9 years 8 months)
Probably my most significant achievement at Honeywell was as Quality Manager, as I was able to change
perception in the organization regarding quality, through implementation of Crosby "Quality is Free" and TQM
concepts. This new vision to quality brought much better acceptance rates at outgoing inspection station.
Honors, Awards
Personal recognition to merit for achieving high standards in outgoing quality, inventory accuracy and reduction
of cycle time for warehousing, shipping and manufacturing, thus improving overall performance of site.
Facility Best Product End of Life, Sarbanes Oxley compliance for our customer
Facility CT PAT and Fast Certification lane granted by US government and IMMEX from Mexican government.
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