Andy S. Email & Phone Number

Irvine, California, United States

Responsible for IC Test and Die Prep Operations

Irvine, California, United States

Senior Engineering manager responsible for Laser Bond, Battery Prep and Final Device. These are three critical process modules used in the manufacture of the LINQ II medical device. I manage a group of 20-25 engineers and technicians to support 24x7 operations. Key responsibilities include staffing/people development, improvement in yield, capacity growth and implementing new capabilities to support LINQ II demand.

Chandler, Az

Henkel Adhesive Electronics develops and manufactures electronic materials to the electronics and semiconductor markets. In this role, I managed the operations project teams, developed and implemented strategic plans designed to increase profitability, and coordinated and monitored resource use. I drove continuous improvements in operations, processes and policies; implemented plans that steered progress and greatly enhanced support of company mission and vision.Key Acheivements:-… Show more Henkel Adhesive Electronics develops and manufactures electronic materials to the electronics and semiconductor markets. In this role, I managed the operations project teams, developed and implemented strategic plans designed to increase profitability, and coordinated and monitored resource use. I drove continuous improvements in operations, processes and policies; implemented plans that steered progress and greatly enhanced support of company mission and vision.Key Acheivements:- Selected by senior management as lead in a manufacturing consolidation project—reduced network of 19-plants to 14 over 3 years, creating substantial manufacturing shifts from US to Asia Pacific.- Completed project on time and within budget ($30M), reduced operating expenses by 25% with a net saving of $21M per year. This project subsequently received the Silver Lion Award for Operational Excellence in 2012.- Drove Adhesive Electronics plant wide network wide change control methodology for insuring appropriate statistical rigor for site to site transfers.- Implemented global quality policies and initiatives, such as a plant network barcode technology upgrades that reduced human error. Also achieved significant improvements in key customer quality metrics (customer complaint rate was reduced 25%, 4D cycle time reduced 40%, 8D quality score improved 30%). Show less

East Rancho Dominguez, California, United States

Ablestik Labs developed and produced semiconductor die attach adhesives and underfill materials and was acquired by Henkel in 2008. In this role, I oversaw operations as a plant section chief and process engineering group leader; supervised 150 employees in manufacturing, warehouse/transportation, process engineering, planning and maintenance; and drove major advancements and implementations.Key Accomplishments:- Selected by senior management to lead the Manufacturing Consolidation… Show more Ablestik Labs developed and produced semiconductor die attach adhesives and underfill materials and was acquired by Henkel in 2008. In this role, I oversaw operations as a plant section chief and process engineering group leader; supervised 150 employees in manufacturing, warehouse/transportation, process engineering, planning and maintenance; and drove major advancements and implementations.Key Accomplishments:- Selected by senior management to lead the Manufacturing Consolidation Project – reduced a network of 19 plants to 14 plants in 3 years, shifting manufacturing operations from the US to the Asia Pacific region.- Completed the project on time and within budget ($30 million), reducing operating expenses by 25% and generating a net savings of $21 million per year. The project subsequently received the Silver Lion Award for Operational Excellence in 2012.- Driven Adhesive Electronics plant-wide network change control methodology to ensure appropriate statistical rigor for transfers between sites.- Implemented global quality policies and initiatives, such as the factory network barcode technology upgrade, which reduced human errors. At the same time, key customer quality indicators have also achieved significant improvements (customer complaint rate reduced by 25%, 4D cycle shortened by 40%, and 8D quality score increased by 30%). Show less

Specialized in HP cardiac monitoring products