• Performed Manufacturing Engineering Support, ECO’s of documentation, conducting Failure Analysis, Root Cause, Corrective Action and Disposition of hardware.• Process Analysis and Improvement of hardware failures involved in MIL-PRF 38534 Sub Group 1 Screening, developed improved assembly technique and materials to insure hardware failures would not exist on future hardware builds.

• 30 years experience in Hybrid Microwave Test and Manufacturing• Supervised and Managed personnel in the production of hybrid Microwave Assemblies from Assembly (Die Attach, Bonding), Test (Vector, Spectrum, O-scope, Phase Noise, Noise Figure), Screening (Burn In, Temp Cycle, Leak Test, Acceleration) and Final Test (ATE Configuration, Fixturing, Data Collection). Products included oscillators, amplifiers integrated sub-assemblies, mixers… Show more • 30 years experience in Hybrid Microwave Test and Manufacturing• Supervised and Managed personnel in the production of hybrid Microwave Assemblies from Assembly (Die Attach, Bonding), Test (Vector, Spectrum, O-scope, Phase Noise, Noise Figure), Screening (Burn In, Temp Cycle, Leak Test, Acceleration) and Final Test (ATE Configuration, Fixturing, Data Collection). Products included oscillators, amplifiers integrated sub-assemblies, mixers, filters.• Knowledge and interpretation of Military Specifications such as MIL-STD 883, MIL-PRF-38534. • Involved in Failure Analysis resolution of manufactured product. • Managed workflow and personnel. Involved in hiring and performance reviews of employees. • Involved in analyzing personnel, equipment, facility designs, participated in numerous facility expansion and relocations while developing plans for personnel and material to insure production interruptions were minimized.• Ability to regularly interface with suppliers of equipment to improve Manufacturing capabilities of the facility. • Ability to professionally interact with customers to insure they are secure that product delivery dates are met and within the requirements of contracts. Represented Management for annual and customer specific site audits for AS9100, MIL-Perf 38534 compliance. • Performed Manufacturing Engineering Support, conducting Failure Analysis, Root Cause, Corrective and Dispositioning of hardware. Show less

• Managed a group of 11 technicians, 1 supervisor, and 1 production planner in the manufacture of integrated Microwave (up to 26 GHz) MIC Hybrid oscillator assemblies. These assemblies incorporated thin-film oscillators, filters, amplifiers, regulators, analog to digital converters, op-amps, etc. Product line was responsible for in excess of $1.5 million/month in sales.• Managed a group of 4 technicians and 1 production planner in the manufacture of microwave mixers. Product line was… Show more • Managed a group of 11 technicians, 1 supervisor, and 1 production planner in the manufacture of integrated Microwave (up to 26 GHz) MIC Hybrid oscillator assemblies. These assemblies incorporated thin-film oscillators, filters, amplifiers, regulators, analog to digital converters, op-amps, etc. Product line was responsible for in excess of $1.5 million/month in sales.• Managed a group of 4 technicians and 1 production planner in the manufacture of microwave mixers. Product line was responsible for in excess of $500K/month in sales.• Increased production of oscillators from an average of 2500 units/month to greater than 10,000 units/month, through selective personnel hires, capital equipment upgrades and improvements in manufacturing efficiency.• Extensive experience with all major microwave test equipment from spectrum & network analyzers to automated test equipment. Identified, created, modified & optimized ATE stations to optimize productivity of production test staff.• Performed sustaining manufacturing engineering duties, by initiating and implementing engineering change orders, reviewing documentation changes, specifying active and passive components & material changes, required to keep product line shipping.• Identified, qualified, and utilized contract manufacturers to meet production goals.• Worked extensively with design engineering, marketing, purchasing, and assembly groups on regular basis.• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training and reviewing members of the production group.• Actively involved in a successful ISO 9001 certification. Show less

• Supervised and assisted on the bench, groups of technicians in the manufacture of Integrated Microwave MIC Hybrid oscillator assemblies for the Commercial, Military and Satellite Markets.