1. Ricardo Cerda Rivas
Casablanca #58, Valle de Casablanca, Matamoros, Tamps. 825-8800, 044(868) 838-0746. E-mail: rcr7307@yahoo.com
Objective Improve quality and profits in the organization through use of cross-functional expertise
(quality, process, production, logistics, new products development, planning, and
maintenance).
Experience 07/18/14-Current Dura de Mexico Planta 3 Matamoros, Tamps
29 molding machines (9 horizontal machines, 20 vertical machines).
2 extrusion machines (3 wire conduits and 12 wire conduits).
Assembly cells for Light duty transmission cables and for handle mechanisms.
Pad print area.
Supervise activities for quality auditors on the plant (14 auditors on 2 shifts)
Responsible to define, implement and maintain our quality systems according to ISO/
TS 16949.
Performed Layered Process Audits; 5s; stop and safety audits.
Implement the use of master samples on molding area.
Control of Non-conforming material through establishment of a quality station and non-
conforming area as well as a rework area.
Customer complaints and Corrective and preventive actions.
Product launch for FORD/ GM/ CHRYSLER/ ZF (VW)
PPAP, PFD, PFMEA, CP, SPC, MSA, IMDS, GD& T,QAD, VEMS
8/04/09–06/28/13 Summit Componentes Matamoros, Tamps
Quality engineer at an automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim, (A/C
registers, consoles and trim panels):
Improve cycle times machines at molding area (26 machines, 236 molds @ 12% AVG
less cycle time).
Eliminate internal rejection at assembly area (from 37 monthly avg to cero).
Reduce internal rejection at molding area using natural work team member.
Eliminate scrap at painting area due to molding visible marks on GMT 900 bezels.
Get 0 major non conforming on external audits of ISO TS 16949.
Participate and give recommendations to our suppliers to improve their quality
performance on products provided.
Eliminate downtimes at Nissan products line due to quality painting issues.
Eliminate defects at assembly line due to high efforts on A/C registers.
Eliminate defects on Nissan assembly products line due to knob disassembly on
pocket.
Coordinate activities on Silao plant to start of production for Nissan products.
Supervise activities for quality personnel on the plant (molding, painting, assembly
areas).
PPAP, Quality audits, Customer complaint (8D), Corrective and preventive actions,
Control of Non conforming material, Use of PPS (Practical Problem Solving) to improve
the area, SPC, MSA, PFMEA, GD& T,PFD, AS400
10/25/04–10/10/08 VTI Technologies Matamoros, Tamps
Quality engineer at a factory that assembly sensors for automotive, medical and industrial
applications (Clean Room, Molding, Parametric Test, Packaging, Shipping):
Eliminate the number one company external reject (labeling) through implementation of a
barcode system at packaging/shipping area eliminating the mainly customer complaint..
Make quality audits to QMS and EMS (ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001:2004).
Coordinate activities for quality personnel at all areas (clean room, molding, parametric
test, inspections, packaging, shipping).
Support SQE activities.
Establish quality inspection criteria on all areas.

2. Problem solving techniques using different methodologies for improve all processes and
products (six sigma, lean manufacturing, kaizen).
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PFD, GD&T).
Control of Non Conforming Material. Customer complaint responses (8 D, 5 Why).
Corrective and preventive actions(CAPA). Sampling inspection procedures. Customer
requirement responsibility. Manage data analysis for decision making. Prepare data and
reports regarding company performance against quality indicators. Top management
monthly review for QMS & EMS (ISO/TS 16949 & ISO 14001). Excellent communication
at all levels.
07/08/03–10/01/04 Componentes Universales Matamoros, Tamps
CIE Black Belt at a Business Unit that assembly electronic ballast and controls for
commercial lighting applications:
Zero Defects at PWB line.
23% scrap Reduction at Radial/Axial area.
12% Yield improvement at SMT area.
Lean manufacturing at PWB line to reduce 50% personnel.
Responsible for monitoring performance against quality indicators. Quality audits to the
QMS and EMS (ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001).
04/29/03–07/07/03 Spellman de Mexico Matamoros, Tamps
Material supervisor at an electronic factory that assemble high voltage power supplies:
Distribution of the materials involving transportation, stock control, warehousing to assure
the flow of goods and materials.
Supervise 13 personnel on Production’s kits preparation.
Eliminate downtimes due to lack of raw material at assembly lines
Responsible for Finished Goods shipments.
Responsible for managing processes involved in the supply chain and communication
with variety of parties, including suppliers of Raw Material & manufacturers.
AS400.
05/22/01–08/06/02 SONY Nuevo Laredo Nvo. Laredo, Tamps
Process Engineer, Planner & Production Supervisor at a factory responsible of
engineering, planning, production and shipment of the alkaline battery division keeping
quality, cost and shipments according to established objectives; excellent
communications skills with support departments like quality, design, customer service,
maintenance and facilities. In charge of three production shifts to produce finished goods
according to schedule through resource management of operators, equipments, raw
material, production methods and training production. Process improvements to reduce
cycle time, layouts and flow of work. Production planner responsible of planning
production, stock control, warehousing and shipments of raw material and finished
goods to different countries (USA, Mexico, China, Indonesia, Japan). Use of MRP.
05/25/98–03/25/01 Delphi Deltrónicos Matamoros, Tamps
Electronic Maintenance Coordinator at a company that assemble radio receivers for
automotive industry: Corrective, Preventive and Predictive maintenance of test
equipment for car audio equipments: Parametric testers, Burn-In, Customer check,
Packaging equipment, Final Audit equipment, Validation testers. Air signal distributions.
Transfer the PONTIAC line from Delnosa to Deltronicos (equipment installation, test
equipment modification, initial training to operators and supervisors, and line support
during 2 months).
1995–1998 KEMET de México Matamoros, Tamps

3. Electronic Technician responsible to provide corrective and preventive maintenance of
electronics equipment at two manufacturing plants (Parametric test equipment, cure
ovens, packaging equipment, laser marking equipment, computers, printers, PLC’s,
sensors).
1989–1991 Delphi Componentes Mecánicos Matamoros, Tamps
Machine Operator of a welding machine at an automotive manufacturing plant keeping
rate and quality levels. Acknowledgement for perfect attendance.
Education 1991–1995 Electronic Engineer at Instituto Tecnológico de Matamoros
Courses and more ASQ CQE/CQA (Certified Quality Engineer/Certified Quality Auditor), Internal Auditor
for QMS and EMS (ISO-TS 16949, ISO-9001-2000, ISO-14001-2004), SIX SIGMA,
LEAN MANUFACTURING, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, GD&T, SPC, PFD, CP, DOE,
KANBAN, KAIZEN, ZERO DEFECTS, POKA-YOKES; AS400, MRP, COMPUTER
SKILLS, MS OFFICE, LOTUS NOTES, MINITAB.