Ruben Wong
Westlake Village,USA
Summary
A detail-minded individual with thirty years of engineering, management, and cost cutting experience seeks a challenging career opportunity. A proven track record of consistent contributions has increased production, profitability, and cost effectiveness within corporations. Adept team building skills and persuasive leadership qualities have led to cross-functional team collaboration throughout a career.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Sourcing Category Manager
Illumina, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for supply management and sourcing strategies for the Instrument side of the business in the Genomics product platforms
- Accomplishments:
- Develop and deploy Sourcing Strategies for complex electronic and electromechanical assemblies with Contract Manufacturing partners
- Lead the implementation of the RFQ and QBR business processes within illumina procurement governance
- Manage Supply base for $100M spend of electromechanical assemblies and Mechanical components across different regions
- Conducted DFx on Enclosure assemblies for our Instruments resulting in $3M savings by changing specifications and resourcing process to alternate supplier
- Responsible to manage Supply, Quality and Sustainability Agreements with strategic suppliers
- Engage with NPI sourcing activities to align with Category strategy to select the best technical and commercial supplier to serve our business needs
Global Commodity Manager
Philips Home Healthcare Solutions
01.2010 - 01.2022
- Provide support of sourcing and supply management activities for all the business segments across Philips Health Systems and Personal Health
- Accomplishments:
- Negotiated Supply Agreements, Quality Agreements and Sustainability Agreements with key component suppliers of $159M total spend
- Implemented DFx cost reduction initiatives on Home Respiratory product platforms by identifying value analysis/ value engineering ideas that reduced overall BOM cost by 10%
- Negotiated using the GaTe approach for top 10 component spend resulting in saving the company $14.5 million annually
- Developed and deployed Commodity Strategies and Risk Mitigation plans for all electro mechanical components across Philips Health Systems and Personal Health
- Led Supplier Development activity with top 5 suppliers resulting in approximately $2.5 million savings for the next 2 years by identifying lean projects within their operation
- Led Supplier rationalization efforts by allocating supply base of plastic and metal components into Low cost country resulting in $1.45 million in cost savings annually for the Oxygen and Sleep product platforms
Strategic Commodity Manager
BRP, INC., El Paso, TX
El Paso, TX
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Responsible for the planning and execution of strategic purchasing of plastic molding and metal stamping parts from suppliers in the U.S. and Mexico
- Accomplishments:
- Developed Commodity Strategies for key components across product Platforms to improve Supply Chain between facilities
- Managed Business Review Meetings and implemented Business Balance Scorecards with key suppliers
- Developed Risk Mitigation plans for strategic components by dual sourcing with Key suppliers
- Conducted commercial and quality audits with potential suppliers
- Performed benchmark studies that identified opportunities to reduce cost
- Negotiated long term agreements and contract pricing with preferred suppliers
- Implemented opportunities to outsource commodities to reduce the cost of ownership in the facility by conducting Make vs. Buy analysis
Business Development Manager
Silicon Services, Ltd. / Saberex, El Paso, TX
El Paso, TX
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Hired to expand sales market into Mexico and U.S. Border. Directed a group of 10 sales engineers from 5 different sales offices - managed the Programming and Service center operation located in Mexico
- Accomplishments:
- Developed sales outlets in the U.S. and Mexico for marketing programmable components in the electronics industry
- Worked closely with end customers in the implementation of asset management and logistical solutions of electronic components and programming requirements
- Developed Sales and Marketing Plan for the entire U.S. and Mexico markets
- Achieved $3 million in sales for the first year in the position
- Planned and proposed solutions in the implementation of test equipment required at each customer site
- Expanded sales revenue the second year by adding other value added services to current and potential customers
- Developed technical solutions for failure analysis and OSV for customers of components and suppliers
- Prepared and managed Profit and Loss reports for Mexico operation service center
Program Manager
Philips Consumer Electronics, Juarez, Mexico
Juarez
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Responsible for new product introduction into the facility by tracking and managing all project activities, while delivering results on time - managed the pre-production activities of product development and testing
- Accomplishments:
- In charge of all cost-down and benchmarking activities, from logistics to Manufacturing of electromechanical assemblies
- Implemented cost saving program by introducing VA / VE that contributed to a first annual savings of $250K the first quarter on overhead and product cost
- Mentored engineers in Lean manufacturing applications and Value analysis and Value engineering implementation within the Procurement organization
- Conducted Risk Mitigation plan for key critical components within the new product introduction process
- Prepared and presented key milestone status on activities within the implementation and qualification of new products during Quarterly Business Reviews
- Improved cycle time and run rate for the LCD TV products by 50%
Industrial Engineering Manager
Intel Corporation, Chandler, AZ
Chandler, AZ
01.2000 - 01.2001
- In charge of Industrial Engineering responsibilities in the Lithography area - managed a small group of Functional Industrial Engineers and technicians dedicated to the strategic and tactical requirements of the facility
- Accomplishments:
- Developed capacity simulation models for the high volume production of semiconductor materials
- Trained and mentor engineers in capacity modeling and simulation software applications
- Reduced labor content and equipment expenditures SAVING the company $24 million in operational cost by implementing capacity strategic models that analyzed process capabilities and headcount analysis during new product introduction
- Created an algorithm that saved the company in MRO expenses by 40%
- Participated in team building activities to increase the motivation and efficiency of technicians and engineers
Manufacturing Engineer II
Boeing Missile and Defense, El Paso, TX
El Paso, TX
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Provided manufacturing engineering assessment and expertise to assist in the implementation of operational processes to assemble electronic and mechanical components for military hardware
- Accomplishments:
- Implemented new work instructions of electronic and mechanical assemblies
- Introduced project management approach to manage all project stages on time and increased visibility of project status
- Executed engineering changes to maximize efficiency and cost for new products
- Assisted in the acquisition of a government contract in Washington D.C. gaining Boeing the extension of 5 years with current contracts
- Applied Lean Manufacturing practices and principles in all stages of the business from procurement to engineering and production
- Participated in the preparation and tracking of budget allocation for government contracts
- Conducted quality and commercial audits with potential and existing suppliers of military hardware outside of Boeing
Manufacturing Engineer
Siemens Energy and Automation, Bellefontaine, OH
Bellefontaine, OH
01.1997 - 01.1998
- In charge of managing manufacturing process for new and existing product lines for circuit breakers and switches
- Accomplishments:
- Responsible for implementing work instructions of new product lines to several facilities in the United States
- In charge of product introduction and implementation of new tooling and fixtures to improve cycle time in the assembly of electromechanical components
- Increased production output from 1,500 units per shift to 2,000 units per shift by automating assembly lines and analyzing process flow
Industrial Cost Engineer
Lear Corporation, El Paso, TX
El Paso, TX
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Managed costing of products for the car seat industry and trim facilities across the U.S.
- Accomplishments:
- Developed tools to improve cost efficiency and reduce material usage in the factories saving $10M annually
- Developed labor standards and cost structures for new BOM during NPI phase
- Responsible to implement VA/VE across sites to reduce cost in the products
- Managed cost models for top customers within the Automotive industry
Industrial Engineer
Elcom, Incorporated, El Paso, TX
El Paso, TX
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Implemented Industrial Engineering principles in an array of functional areas in the facility from layouts to labor standards
- Accomplishments:
- Re-designed layouts to maximize production floor utilization and accommodate new product lines
- Participated in TQM teams and Quality circles to improve quality
- Conducted Time studies to validate assembly process and improve efficiency in the production lines
- Developed labor standards and cost structures for new products
- Implemented cell manufacturing in the injection molding area to reduce cycle time of final assembly by 40%
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Texas at El Paso
Skills
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Supplier Quality Management
- Value Analysis/Value Engineering
- Contract Negotiation
- Risk Analysis
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Product Development Process
- Lean Manufacturing
- New Product Introduction
- Supplier Development
- Team Leadership Skills
Timeline
Global Sourcing Category Manager
Illumina, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Global Commodity Manager
Philips Home Healthcare Solutions
01.2010 - 01.2022
Strategic Commodity Manager
BRP, INC., El Paso, TX
01.2009 - 01.2010
Business Development Manager
Silicon Services, Ltd. / Saberex, El Paso, TX
01.2003 - 01.2009
Program Manager
Philips Consumer Electronics, Juarez, Mexico
01.2001 - 01.2003
Industrial Engineering Manager
Intel Corporation, Chandler, AZ
01.2000 - 01.2001
Manufacturing Engineer II
Boeing Missile and Defense, El Paso, TX
01.1998 - 01.2000
Manufacturing Engineer
Siemens Energy and Automation, Bellefontaine, OH
01.1997 - 01.1998
Industrial Cost Engineer
Lear Corporation, El Paso, TX
01.1996 - 01.1997
Industrial Engineer
Elcom, Incorporated, El Paso, TX
01.1993 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Texas at El Paso