Hector Saldana

Experience

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  SYNNEX

  Jan 2000 - Aug 2001

  Project Engineer

  Promoted: Project EngineerHired: Production Supervisor

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  Asus Technology Service Inc.

  Mar 2002 - Apr 2006

  Manufacturing Manager

  * Promoted: Manufacturing Manager* Promoted: 2nd F.A. Supervisor* Promoted: Level 2 Engineer / MB Repair trainer* Hired: MB Repair Engineer.Motherboard refurbish Industry

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  Synnex Corporation

  May 2006 - Jul 2015

  Process Engineer III

  * Promoted: Process Engineer III* Hired: Process Engineer* Integrated, coordinated, and implemented new projects from introduction to mass production from manufacturing levels L5 to L12.* Managed project milestones to a successful completion of each phase from S2S.* Coordinated project kickoff, project review, and pilot build opening, closing, and postmortem meetings.* Defined the performance benchmark, cost simulation (Time Study), and line balancing. * Managed engineering change orders (ECO).* Creation and updates manufacturing processes, layouts, training, and work environment.* Actively involved on Corrective Action Requests; data collection, investigated root cause and implemented corrective actions and improvements for all quality issues.* Supported programing architecture; sustained and upgraded a new Shop Floor Control System (SFCS) and Synnex Manufacturing View (Reporting System).* Implemented customer remote accessing to our SMV.* Provided engineering support for demanding environment of servers and rack assembly, testing, and shipping for customers including Facebook, Twitter, HP, Amazon, Appro, and Akamai.* Supported development and startup of Synnex UK manufacturing site.* Traveled to multiple locations worldwide to support customers such as Amazon and Riot Games.* Support for ISO9000 and ISO14001 documentation and auditsAchievements:o Drove multiple customer projects successfully.o Implemented BTO and CTO processes for new customers.o Started Triplet rack project for Facebook.o Supported the startup of Mississippi site; maintained efficiency within 90% of the goal and on-time shipments.o Maintained high-quality goals for demanding customers such as Qualys. Show less

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  MiTAC Information Systems Corp

  Jul 2015 - Apr 2019

  Rack Integration Manufacturing Manager

  * Managed multiple programs for customers in the field of expertise, such as Intel, Twitter, and Symantec.* Provided value to all customer requests and requirements for a successful product.* Completed operation management for the rack integration department.* Managed NPI designs and implementation using tools such as MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and WebEx for a clear and constant communication with the customer and the internal team.* Oversaw engineering change orders (ECOs) and SCARs to comply efficiently with all changes.* Utilized Six Sigma methodology to investigate operation situations that needed improvement. * Worked with 8D methodology to investigate manufacturing quality incidents.* Controlled program costs, keeping it efficient for the customer and profitable to the company.* Collaborated constantly with cross functional groups like Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, and Manufacturing for constant improvement on process and quality.* Supported ISO9000 and ISO14001 preparations and audits.Achievements:o Increased project QBR goal from 86% to 93%.o Increased production capacity 2.5x within the same square footage, increasing from 65 to 180 L10 systems daily throughput.o Re-organized and stabilized the Material Review Board process, dramatically reducing the MRB inventory by 65%.o Developed and implemented a new production line for new rack integration business from scratch; developed process, equipment, and fixtures for manufacturing.o Managed the build rack integration Cray CS500 cluster for Intel, composed of 128 racks; occupied the world’s 5th position for performance at the Korean Institute of Science and Technology. Show less

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  Flex

  Apr 2019 - Jul 2020

  Global Technical Project Management

  * Functioned as Supercomputer manufacturing operations Subject Matter Expert.* Provided key support during New Product Introduction of an L11 supercomputer. * Supported operations management: Coordinated with operations to develop manufacturing and inspections processes. Set up quality inspection requirements for manufacturing. Reviewed and approved all manufacturing and quality documentation instructions. Established quality manufacturing checkpoints using Six Sigma methodology. Searched and coordinated the purchase or design of the necessary equipment for ergonomics and efficiency.* Participated with operations in managing the productivity strategy from NPI through mass production.* Brought the project from scratch to completion successfully. * Completely involved with internal and customer audits.Achievements:o Successful operations building setup for new business line on L11 super computers.o Personnel training and certification for L11 manufacturing process.o Deploy from scratch to success of new business operation on L11 super computers Show less

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  Zero Motorcycles Inc.

  Oct 2020 - Feb 2024

  New Product Electrical Systems Engineer
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  Foxconn Industrial Internet

  Oct 2024 - now

  FA BP Engineering Manager