Ricardo Sandoval
Columbus,NE
Summary
Results-driven Continuous Improvement Engineer with background in identifying and implementing process improvements to drive productivity. Strengths include strong analytical skills, adept problem-solving abilities, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies application. Previous work has resulted in significant efficiency gains and cost savings through innovative engineering solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Engineer, BD Excellence
Beckton Dickinson
Columbus, NE
04.2022 - Current
- Work with the business team to ensure strategic alignment through cascading Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) top down and bottom up. Support site leadership team in creating strategic vision of improvement goals and site master plan (deployment roadmap and maturity expectations based on priorities).
- Work with plant Leadership team and Business Unit Managers/Leader to co-develop and execute the plant's implementation of the BD Excellence and Cost to Win plan/budget.
- Develop and grow capability through components and component teams to establish the fundamentals of excellence in safety, quality, and reliability. Coach and guide site to ensure focus of resources and time on priorities.
- Help to coordinate BD Excellence components deployment. Continue to drive BD Excellence capability development through deployment of progressively advanced aspects of component methodologies. Achieve long-term CI objectives through cross-functional alignment of all resources toward shared goals.
- Coordinates and facilitates BD Excellence Kaizen blitzes and projects.
- Coaching and leading in multiple Shingijutsu Kaizen events in different locations, such as Columbus, NE; Sandy, UT; and Cannan, CT.
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Beckton Dickinson
Tijuana, Baja California
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Developed and implemented Lean Six Sigma methodology to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Identified process improvement opportunities through data analysis, benchmarking and root cause analysis.
- Utilized value stream mapping techniques to analyze existing processes for optimization.
- Conducted Kaizen events to identify ways to eliminate waste and improve quality.
- Mentored other team members in the use of lean tools such as 5S, Kanban, and standard work instructions.
- Prepared reports on project progress, cost savings, and performance metrics associated with process improvements initiatives.
- Coached cross-functional teams in the use of problem solving tools such as fishbone diagrams and Pareto charts.
- Created training materials for employees on lean principles and best practices.
- Collaborated with senior management team in defining key performance indicators.
Continuous Improvement Engineer
DJO Orthopedics
Tijuana, Baja California
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Process analysis by taking times, identifying bottlenecks, using Lean tools to improve them.
- Implementations of change controls.
- Creation of ergonomic and efficient workstations (Gold zone).
- Kaizen focused on problem solving and project optimization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Mexico
Tijuana Baja California, Mexico10-2019
Skills
- Leadership and Strategic thinking
- Ability to influence without authority
- Lean six sigma Black Belt
- Verbal and written communication skills with people at all levels
- Communication and presentation skills
- Flexibility to meet priorities
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Staff Engineer, BD Excellence
Beckton Dickinson
04.2022 - Current
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Beckton Dickinson
02.2020 - 04.2022
Continuous Improvement Engineer
DJO Orthopedics
01.2017 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Mexico
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