Kenneth Ferrer Email & Phone Number

New Zealand

Strategic Procurement Engineer with expertise in sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management.Proven track record in locating elusive and hard-to-find parts critical for production.Specialized in identifying and optimizing supply chain solutions to achieve significant cost savings.Successfully negotiated with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions for the company.Adept at analyzing supplier performance and establishing strong relationships for long-term partnerships.Committed to ensuring timely delivery while upholding the highest standards of quality.Proactively involved in streamlining procurement processes for increased efficiency.Eager to contribute strategic procurement and supply chain skills to a growth-focused team

Lower Hutt, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Manage new projects from RFQ, quoting, and research to prototyping, qualification run, and mass production.Communicate closely with customers regarding their technical requirements and other product-related matters.Work deeply with different suppliers locally and overseas for various parts requirements.Research suitable and correct materials required by customers.Source a supply line, looking for the sharpest price of materials to be competitive on product costing.Read and interpret customer drawings and product specifications to convert them into a quote.Responsible for creating necessary documentation and important product details once a quote is approved.Work closely with the Sales Manager to support any technical matters when dealing with customers.Generate Process Documentation, Work Instructions/Procedures & Drawings.Program and create a Wiring Tester to ensure all products are fully tested and functional.Work closely with the Quality Manager to ensure all necessary Quality-related matters are in place.Deal with the Workshop Manager to ensure Layup Boards and Testing Jigs align with paperwork and are fully documented with traceability.Create Bill of Materials (BOM) in the system, ensuring accuracy in our ERP system.Study material prices and research alternative parts for cost savings without compromising quality.Liaise with the customer’s technical personnel during the prototype run and recommend best practices for cost-effective product building.Continuously deal with material suppliers locally or overseas to ensure a good, stable, and price-competitive supply line.Review prices on all handled customer accounts to ensure margin and profitability.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Planning and scheduling equipment preventive maintenance and instrument calibration based on the manufacturer's recommendations.Troubleshooting, correcting, resolving, and sustaining machines during breakdowns.Checking equipment safety interlocks and features to ensure functionality.Ensuring daily tasks required by Production are followed and set up according to schedules.Keeping preventive maintenance documentation up to date.Training assigned production staff on machines following procedures and instructions.Generating preventive maintenance procedures and improvements based on Equipment maker's recommendations.Monitoring and managing spare parts based on their level of criticality.Recording machine breakdown and failure reports, and managing documentation.Process and equipment improvement and optimizations.Performing periodic preventive maintenance on machines.Evaluating and investigating problems arising with processes and equipment.Safeguarding machine breakdown history and maintenance records.Ensuring all equipment is maintained, calibrated, and fully operational.Participating in continuous improvement and development of production and equipment.Root cause evaluation and investigation of production issues.Improving equipment efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.Generating equipment and machine work instructions and procedures.Optimizing machine parameters and stabilizing operations.Programming equipment and machines.Generating reports when machines encounter downtime and troubles.Conceptualizing jigs and fixtures for process improvement.Contributing to the improvement and stability of production runs.

Singapore

Equipment's Preventive Maintenance (Scheduling and Maintenance)Machine Buy-off and Set-upResponsible for Stencil Verification and Fabrication processes.Machine program creation, process documentations, and optimization.Responsible for NPI & Qualification Build run.SMT & Equipment Machine's programming and optimization.Responsible for Preventive Maintenance and its scheduling.Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.Provide manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.Complete design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Singapore

- Assembling the server and all of its components based on the customer's order and configuration.- Responsible on checking that all components are installed correctly. - Initial power up of newly built HP Server.- Test the New server for functionality using the HP Software. - Troubleshooting and repair the possible troubles of the newly built server whether software or hardware.

Philippines

Responsible for equipment and machine programming and NPI.Responsible for machine setup and changeover/conversions for new product models.Installation of new or relocated machines or equipment.Investigating and taking corrective actions and preventive measures for troubles and problems.Handling critical parameters and setting adjustments during mechanical problems.Providing extensive assistance and support in troubleshooting to prevent delays.Assigned to work on all electro-mechanical systems and PLC-related systems.Responsible for programming and equipment-related documents during the qualification of new products or models.Designated to handle all measuring instruments (Pressure, Temperature, Weights, etc.) and gauges inside the clean room.Designated by Sr. Engineer to coordinate with Production and Process Engineering for any issues during production.Assigned to troubleshoot and analyze major breakdowns.Providing technical support to Process Engineering in designing jigs and fixtures for assembling, processing, and testing products or buy-offs.Responsible for troubleshooting and repairing equipment/instrument problems.Assigned to generate equipment-related work procedures and check sheets.Generating reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis on the performance and efficiency of the jurisdictional area.Designated by Sr. Engineer for scheduling manpower (Equipment) on Flip Chip ON Flex Technology Group.Responsible for spare parts monitoring to identify critical status parts.Implementing improvement plans to increase productivity in the work coverage area.Conducting qualification in every undergone preventive maintenance.Suggesting projects, process simplifications, and fixture/jigs to increase productivity.