Luis Enrique Rivera
About Luis Enrique Rivera
Luis Enrique Rivera is a Senior Process Engineer at Plexus Corp. in Zapopan, Mexico, with over 15 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, specializing in process improvement and validation in the medical sector.
Work at Plexus
Luis Enrique Rivera has been employed at Plexus Corp. as a Senior Process Engineer since 2019. He operates in the Zapopan Area, Mexico, where he leads process improvement initiatives and oversees capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects. Rivera plays a significant role in process validation for the main customer, Dexcom, in the medical sector. He manages a team of two engineers and three technicians, focusing on enhancing manufacturing metrics through statistical analysis.
Previous Experience
Before joining Plexus, Rivera worked at Flextronics as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer from 2004 to 2012 and again from 2014 to 2018, accumulating a total of 12 years of experience in Guadalajara, Mexico. He also served as a Senior Manufacturing and Quality Engineer at Integrated Microelectronics Inc. from 2012 to 2014 in El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico. Additionally, he briefly worked at Jabil as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Luis Enrique Rivera earned a Bachelor's degree from Centro de Enseñanza Técnica Industrial, completing his studies from 1992 to 1996. He also obtained a Technologist degree in Automatic Control and Instrumentation from the same institution, studying from 1986 to 1991. His educational background supports his expertise in manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, and process improvement methodologies.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Rivera utilizes statistical software such as Minitab for production analysis, focusing on metrics like uptime, availability, and reliability. He employs DMAIC and Lean Manufacturing methodologies for line process problem analysis and improvement. His technical skills also include designing tooling for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) lines using CAD/CAM software, which encompasses stencils, pallets, router fixtures, and solder waves.
Role in New Product Introduction
In his current position, Luis Enrique Rivera plays a key role in the introduction of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes for complex projects involving Surface Mount Technologies (SMT) and High-Level Assembly (HLA). His involvement in NPI is critical for ensuring the successful launch of new products within the manufacturing environment.