Ricardo Jr SALINAS

· Provide technical insights to footwear construction methods and manufacturing processes.

· Troubleshoot product to prepare for large scale production, and initiate solutions that deliver on quality performance and value.

· Work closely with Product Development to align resources across the broader BFL team such as tooling support, pattern making and sample assembly.

· Provide engineering support for seasonal ‘Speed’ projects, liaison with Asia engineering counterparts and factory partners.

Daily support and ‘SME’ for ‘ASTRO’ – Nike Shoe School and technical training program

· Managed the product creation process from conception to commercialization and production for assigned models, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to critical dates, product specifications, sustainability, performance, and profitability objectives.

· Collaborated closely with Design, Brand and Category Management, Merchandising, and Manufacturing teams to effectively execute product development goals and deliverables.

· Developed customized fit solutions for key Nike Professional PGA and MLB athletes to ensure optimal fit / feel / function for the athlete.

· Provided mentoring, training and support to functional teammates.

· Facilitated training of FLEX personnel in the basics of footwear manufacturing.

· Led training, equip. purchase and set up of first large-scale production line in FLEX – Guadalajara, Mexico

· Managed purchase and installation of 120 Shima Flyknit machines as well as Flyknit operator training and Flyknit footwear production in FLEX, Mexico

· Expanded Factory Capabilities to include Screen Printing, Midsole Painting, Pad Printing and established the first NIKE iD production line

· Worked across the Nike Matrix to influence category and functional stakeholders.

· Led category engineering including last development / tooling and upper best practices / manufacturing initiatives.

· Provided customized footwear solutions to 39 Nike Golf sponsored athletes.

· Elevated the use of technology in Golf Footwear including innovative Waterproofing Solutions, Flyknit, Free and Lunar platforms.
Functioned as a mentor and technical resource to Associate Developer, Developer 1/2, and PCI (Product Creation Immersion) participants

· Executed YA category Advanced Concepts and Platforms.
Led projects with iKitchen Innovation resources and strategic initiatives.

· Worked with leadership to develop and deliver projects on the Category Innovation Roadmap.

· Led prototyping of newly developed product from concept through production.

· Executed the footwear development process according to seasonal critical dates that lead to on-time delivery of all essential samples up to product confirmation.

· Worked with Category Development Director on planning and sourcing initiatives.

· Executed development of projects across multiple categories and factory development centers.

· Ensured on-time delivery of critical samples.

· Executed development of projects across multiple categories and factory development centers.

· Ensured on-time delivery of critical samples.

· Initiated project development with Asia PCC according to the seasonal critical gates and dates.

· Ensured on-time delivery of critical samples

· Drove and managed quality assurance initiatives in Nike Contract Factories.

· Led Nike Manufacturing Inspectors to improve quality throughout the manufacturing process.

· Prod./Dev. Manger July 1994 – to Apr.1996 / Jakarta, Indonesia

· Quality Control Manager Oct 1993 to Jun 1994

· Wear Test Coordinator Jan 1992 to Sep 1993

· Product Auditor Mar 1991 to Dec 1991