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Ricardo Rodriguez

Gurabo,PR

Summary

Accomplished Engineering Manager with a proven track record at Ethicon San Lorenzo PR, where I spearheaded the expansion of the site's yearly Technology Portfolio from $5MM to over $40MM, demonstrating exceptional project management and strategic planning skills. Great at assembling high achieving teams and known for a forward-thinking mindset, I excel in driving technological innovations and mentoring engineering teams to achieve business growth and operational excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TechOps - Systems and Technology Eng. Manager

Ethicon JNJ
San Lorenzo, PR
01.2021 - Current
  • Managed Organization of 40+ (Direct and Indirect) Engineering Team members:
  • Developed and Expanded Site Business Systems and Maintenance support capabilities with New and Improve Organizational structure to support ongoing Business Systems and New Technologies introduction and expansion to SL and the new Manatí PR Sites
  • Led and supervised Systems Engineers, Automation Engineers and Technicians supporting or leading D2D base business support, Automation, Reliability and Strategic Projects
  • Managed Base Business Support groups: Machine Shop, Engineering Technicians, Spare Parts and Maintenance/CMMS admin
  • Implemented new technologies and capabilities in the Machine Shop to improve Production, delivery and capabilities of the technical team
  • Led SL WCH and BIO Automation Roadmap and Supported Main Site Strategic Programs: Stratafix Capacity Increase, Sirenia Design phase (New MN PR Site).
  • Knowledgeable in Financial and Business Planning topics (CAPEX & Spending commitments, OPEX, BP (+), Capacity, Utilization, Business Requirements, HC analysis, CIP, etc.)
  • Led conversations with supplier to explore and develop new and Improved Next Generations Platforms to support both the WCH and BIO businesses (Prolene, Stratafix, Hemostasis families and Surgicel Powder)
  • Developed LRFP 2022-2030 Capacity increase approach for Stratafix Spiral Platform to enable capabilities for future growth
  • Develop and presented several Business Cases for 40+ equipment including New Technology Platforms such as BLAS 2-6, BBAS 1 & 2 to MedTech LT on CRC forums (each investment averaging $7MM) over a period of 3 years
  • Expanded Site Capex Portfolio from averaging annually $12MM to $80MM+ in investments in which technology play the key role
  • Kickstarted Biosurgery Automation Focus
  • Created structure to expand support to Biosurgery business with Automation Engineers
  • Developed Business Cases for Automated Doser Equipment for Surgicel Powder and actively evaluating Hemostasis folding and filling automated processes capabilities
  • Led the Technical Hypercare of the GET Implementation on Site with the systems team
  • Implemented New Tools withing and outside the MES platform to enable visibility of the systems transactions
  • Spearheaded the Hypercare approach to enable fast acting and continuous resolution of the ERP system and interfaces opportunities
  • Implementing reporting and establishing key relationships with Operate state team members
  • Led TechOps Base Business support
  • Developed and Increase Business Budget to support ongoing site growth for Repair and Maintenance
  • Supported with technical solutions on Complex Equipment Issues, Escalations and Repairs

Staff Engineer

Ethicon JNJ
San Lorenzo, PR
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Leading SL Site CAPEX Portfolio.
  • Implemented structured governance to monitor and provide visibility, monthly updates, and systematic data inputs to external/internal leadership.
  • Developed tools to manage and provide information on the BP, JU, NU, and LRFP CAPEX portfolio.
  • Power user on gCRAFT.
  • Planisware and eMarket.
  • Led the EU MDR as Site Lead for WCR and BIO.
  • Led capital appropriation requests for both WCR and BIO Phase 1 implementations.
  • Developed a team structure to monitor both site and external deliverables' progress.
  • Facilitating ongoing communications between external support groups and site project cross-functional CTM.
  • Leading the development of the business case, project planning, and execution of the CIP Project SL 2019 TRIM Project (Stream Dust Wrapping in R245) under current implementation.
  • Led equipment design selection and development of equipment requirements and overall project strategy, following FPX practices.
  • In addition, led capital appropriation requests and proposal activities with SL staff and Ethicon upper management.
  • Led the SL QEP Manufacturing Controls Pillar – Final Stage (POP Implementation of NextGEN small sutures in seal inspection in R7000-5 Packaging Platform).
  • Led risk and mitigation action plans for service impact due to planned downtime.
  • Led qualification activities and implementation (CSV, IQ, TM, etc.).
  • Site Automation Technicians Facilitator: Scheduling resources for base business support, critical/complex issues, and project support as consultants and implementers for process improvements, strategic projects, and new equipment implementation.

Senior Automation Engineer

Ethicon JNJ
San Lorenzo, PR
01.2017 - 08.2019
  • Led the SL QEP Manufacturing Controls Pillar – acting as Project Manager for initiative that seeks Quality Improvements and new technologies development across the packaging platforms on the SL site
  • Assembled Core Team, developed Action Plans and Project Deliverables and implemented FPX methodology on the project
  • Manage Communications to both internal and external leadership in Weekly, Monthly updates
  • Manage both budgeting request aCAR and financials of project
  • Led SL Near Line Printing Project – Modular Printing Technology that delivered $800K in savings by replacing outsourced process with internal (Nearline Process)
  • Led Technical and Overall Project Activities that included: Printing module design review Build, Change Management of External/Internal Transfer of Process to Ethicon Operations that allow alternate CIP strategy to achieve savings to the site

Senior Process Engineer

Ethicon JNJ
San Lorenzo, PR
04.2014 - 01.2017
  • Supported New Equipment introduction as Process Owner and Technical SME by delivering and transferring implemented improvements information to suppliers and equipment OEM
  • Supported Base Business in day to day operations by monitoring Packaging equipment performance
  • Led Packaging platforms continuous improvement by identifying opportunities, generating the business cases and implementing solutions

Project Engineer/Controls

BD Caribe LTD Diagnostics
Cayey, PR
03.2013 - 04.2014
  • Design, development and implementation of projects related to Process Control Systems (PLC, HMI) of production machinery
  • Development of protocols; URS, FAT and IQ activities for new machinery (Formulation, Filling, Autoclaves and Packaging Equipment) that involve Control systems such as SCADA platforms, HMI and PLC
  • Development of PM, LOTO procedures as part of Qualification activities
  • Development of FAT and Installation Qualification protocols of New Manufacturing Equipment (eg
  • Formulation, Sterilizers, Filling, Packaging, Labeling.)
  • Support of Quality systems on QNs and CAPA analysis, and preventive actions implementations
  • Provided automation technical support in investigations recommending and implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions for Quality Notifications and Customer Complaints
  • Provided technical knowledge to Maintenance Technicians in the Troubleshooting, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance of Automated Production Equipment
  • Provide and develop Software evaluations and Code Reviews in High Level Language and PLC Code
  • Work with Maintenance Leader in major equipment breakdowns and troubleshooting
  • Work on continuous improvement in project implementation looking to minimize downtime and improve efficiency implementing CNs on automated system and processes
  • Perform programming changes to control equipment such as PLCs, Vision Systems, HMIs, Computers, Servo Drives
  • Develop schedule plan and project management requirements of new equipment installations and improvements to existent equipment with internal and outside resources
  • Work side by side with Organization Engineering Support (MD Team) on BACTEC Plastic Project to improve new product processes and equipment

Packaging Validation Engineer

VALIDATION & ENGINEERING GROUP (VEG)
Guaynabo, PR
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Development of validation plans, Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification and Performance Qualifications protocols for Diagnostics Vials Packaging for packaging operations
  • Developed and performed planning for shutdown activities in which equipment was installed, validated and set into production within a tight schedule established
  • Worked with deviations resolution and root cause analysis, Computer Systems Analysis (CSV) documentation, Validation Master Plan (VMP) and Traceability Matrix development
  • Give support to Engineering in additional equipment control related things such as Code Reviews, Troubleshooting and equipment selections related to the Packaging Area
  • Developed Validation Training for the site on personnel assigned to the Packaging Area
  • Trained personnel in equipment operational procedures

Project Engineer/Controls

AUTOMATED SOLUTION PROVIDERS (ASP)
Las Piedras, PR
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Technical support for all aspects related to controls systems
  • Support in Installation, Operational and Performance Qualification (IQ, OQ and PQ) of Validation of New Manufacturing Equipment (eg
  • Formulation, Coating, Filling, Packaging, Labeling.)
  • Submit new projects related to control systems
  • Improve and revise engineering guidelines for Process Control systems
  • Design and propose Process Control Systems
  • Electrical, Control and Instrumentation work in pharmaceutical industries such as Mylan, BD, BMS, P&G, Merck, Janssen Ortho, Lilly, etc
  • PLC, HMI and Vision System Design and Programming
  • Hardware and Software Troubleshooting on Industrial Machinery
  • Custom Process and Manufacturing Machines Design and Built

Education

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Electrical Engineering-Control Systems and Instrumentation

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
Mayaguez PR
01.2009

Skills

  • FPX Certification
  • Six Sigma GB/BB Training
  • Power BI
  • Power Apps
  • Project Management tools
  • PLC knowledge
  • FDA regulations
  • GMP
  • 21 CFR Part11
  • Safety codes
  • Troubleshooting Systems and Hardware
  • Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT)
  • MS Project
  • AutoCad
  • Solid Works
  • Financial administration
  • Personnel management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Field operations
  • Persuasive communication style
  • Manufacturing knowledge
  • Business development
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Project oversight
  • Engineering Design
  • Project Management
  • Innovation management
  • Technology Integration
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budgeting & Estimating
  • Decision-Making skills
  • Forward-Thinking mindset
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

References

Available upon request.

Languages

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Fluent in English

Certification

  • Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico, CIAPR LIC. #24225
  • FPX Project Lead Certified
  • JNJ First Line Leader Trained
  • Green Belt Six Sigma Certified / Black Belt Trained.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

TechOps - Systems and Technology Eng. Manager

Ethicon JNJ
01.2021 - Current

Staff Engineer

Ethicon JNJ
09.2019 - 01.2021

Senior Automation Engineer

Ethicon JNJ
01.2017 - 08.2019

Senior Process Engineer

Ethicon JNJ
04.2014 - 01.2017

Project Engineer/Controls

BD Caribe LTD Diagnostics
03.2013 - 04.2014

Packaging Validation Engineer

VALIDATION & ENGINEERING GROUP (VEG)
01.2011 - 01.2013

Project Engineer/Controls

AUTOMATED SOLUTION PROVIDERS (ASP)
01.2009 - 01.2011

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Electrical Engineering-Control Systems and Instrumentation

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO

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