Rodrigo H

Working with the next Generation of Suppliers/Partners in Manufacturing - worldwide.

• Supplier Development - stretch role Extensive travel for identification and development of suppliers of key components such as PCA, Optical Lens, LED, Micro LED Display, plastic injection molded parts and machined parts. Reviewed and assisted in process improvements of electro-optical subassemblies. • Assisted in negotiations with over-seas suppliers, optimized supplier performance using Quality Eng. Background and supplier relationships. Worked on demand/capacity, P. O’s, schedules, tariff impacts, multi-factory capacity, in-house build plans, risk mitigation and COO strategies. • Led Project Cost reduction meetings with Finance, Supply Chain and Mfg. depts • Managed multiple projects from concept through design and to production phase that totaled 140 million USD in sales per year across multiple SKUs for commercial and military customers. • Worked closely with Mechanical, Optical and Electrical Eng Depts, Mfg., Procurement, Planning, Product Mgmt., testing and Quality depts. for deliverables and to achieve milestones during the NPI process. • Led weekly project meetings with internal team members and with suppliers in Asia and Europe.