Scott Rougeux
About Scott Rougeux
Scott Rougeux is a Facilities Manager and EH&S Site Support at Ducommun Incorporated, with a strong background in facilities planning and employee safety. He has over 15 years of experience in the EMS industry, focusing on sustainability initiatives and team leadership.
Work at Ducommun Incorporated
Scott Rougeux has been employed at Ducommun Incorporated since 2009, serving as the Facilities Manager and EH&S Site Support in Appleton, Wisconsin. His role involves overseeing facilities management, employee health and safety, and implementing sustainability initiatives. He has successfully led a team of over 40 individuals, focusing on teamwork and effective supervision. His responsibilities also include managing vendor relationships, pricing negotiations, and equipment installation.
Education and Expertise
Scott Rougeux studied at Wright State University, where he achieved expertise in Cellular Manufacturing. He also attended Fox Valley Technical College, obtaining a degree in Industrial Engineering. Additionally, he studied AutoCAD at Office Technology. His educational background supports his extensive knowledge in facilities planning, equipment maintenance, and tooling design within a machine shop environment.
Background in Process Engineering
Before his current role at Ducommun Incorporated, Scott worked as a Process Engineer at the same company from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, he spent 16 years at Plexus as a Process Technician from 1991 to 2007. His experience includes a strong focus on new product introduction (NPI), root cause analysis, line balancing, and value stream mapping, which are critical in the EMS industry.
Achievements in Employee Wellness
Scott Rougeux developed an employee walking trail at Ducommun Incorporated to promote mental and physical health among staff. He emphasizes employee morale and site safety as key components of facilities management. Additionally, he implemented a sustainability initiative that successfully eliminated approximately 1025 pounds of landfill waste annually by removing single-use plastic utensils from the manufacturing facility.
Skills in Lean Manufacturing and Process Control
Scott possesses proficiency in statistical process control and lean manufacturing techniques, including DMAIC and 5's. He is skilled in managing customer documentation using Agile methodologies and has a major focus on Wave Solder, Selective Solder, and Batch Wash processes. His expertise in cellular manufacturing emphasizes flow and just-in-time (JIT) processes, contributing to operational efficiency.