Rudy Ko
Summary
Knowledgeable Industrial Engineer with over a decade of experience and skilled in process improvements, capacity planning, project management, and root cause analysis. Strategic planner and analytical problem solver. Proven records of improving production and maximizing efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Industrial Engineer
JIREH SEMICONDUCTOR
Hillsboro
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify bottlenecks in the production process, enabling targeted improvements that enhanced output.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, leading to efficiency improvements and opportunity for higher tool capacity.
- Utilized simulation software tools to evaluate proposed changes in the manufacturing process before implementation in order to mitigate risks due to unforeseen consequences.
Senior Industrial Engineer
LA SEMICONDUCTOR / ON SEMICONDUCTOR
Pocatello
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Reported directly to Operational Director for all IE related matters, primarily in capacity and capital.
- Develop and integrate IE principles towards operations, working in tandem to achieve higher efficiency and waste elimination.
- Generated cost-saving through development of in-house capacity solver which eliminated the need to extend a contract with an external vendor.
- Mentored junior engineers on best practices in industrial engineering methodologies, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing within the team.
- Optimized production processes by conducting thorough time studies and implementing effective workflow improvements.
Industrial Engineer
INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES
Temecula, CA
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Managed tactical and strategic capacity planning for the entire site
- Developed a capacity model using predictive analysis and designed a sustainable business process to validate against actual operation processes.
- Conducted time studies for various manufacturing processes, optimizing workstations and reducing cycle times.
Industrial Engineer
IM FLASH TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Lehi, Utah
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Transformed raw data into meaningful information that is used for capital budgeting, capacity planning, output commitment, and tool performance metrics
- Improved area productivity by 7% through CORE (Capacity Outlook Report & Execution)
- Increased factory output by 2% through implementation of Max-Outs project that uses both line performance and forecasted tool capability to determine optimal wafer start
- Engineered a new business process and capacity model for sampling
- This dynamic model has been implemented for use as a baseline for other groups in the organization
- Generated $150K capital savings through cost reduction project at back-end (Probe).
Procurement Engineer
IM FLASH TECHNOLOGIES
Lehi, UT
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Negotiated, procured and managed supply chain for gases and chemicals through inventory control and supplier partnerships
- Developed balance scorecard metric that transformed supplier performances into measurable units for benchmarking
- Generated cost savings of $400K on waste treatment chemical by negotiation
- Reduced the overall inventory cost for gases and chemicals by 4% through inventory management and supplier consignment.
Capital & Industrial Engineer
TECH SEMICONDUCTOR, LLC
Singapore
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Coordinated weekly capital review meetings for the CEO, directors, and department heads
- A singular point of contact in consolidating and supervising over USD$2.5B capital investment
- Developed inventory/assets database and created a sustainable business process for capital management.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Michigan
Ann-Arbor, MI01.2002
Skills
- Capacity Planning
- Bottleneck Analysis
- Line Balancing
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Audit & Benchmarking
- Sampling Capacity
- Value Stream Mapping
- Continuous Improvement
- Supply Chain & Business Plan
- Production Planning
- Manufacturing
- Project Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Cycle Time Optimization
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
Websites
Timeline
Senior Industrial Engineer
JIREH SEMICONDUCTOR
09.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Industrial Engineer
LA SEMICONDUCTOR / ON SEMICONDUCTOR
09.2021 - 09.2023
Industrial Engineer
INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES
07.2017 - 08.2020
Industrial Engineer
IM FLASH TECHNOLOGIES LLC
01.2009 - 01.2016
Procurement Engineer
IM FLASH TECHNOLOGIES
01.2007 - 01.2009
Capital & Industrial Engineer
TECH SEMICONDUCTOR, LLC
01.2006 - 01.2007
Master of Business Administration -
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Michigan