Oversaw global factory support, new product development and feasibility studies for industrial printers, working with executive leadership to define product & process roadmaps, incorporating tight budget constraints, strict ROI requirements and lean staff levels. • Directed mechanical-related activity for successful factory consolidations in Mexico, China, Singapore, and Malaysia. - Moved processes and tooling to new factories, as well as design and fabrication of new tooling - Conducted training, qualification, and manufacturing-method optimization in all factories• Served as Mechanical Program Manager and Cross-Functional Team Leader from concept through on-time production-launch for new industrial printer models and a new series of printer enclosures. - Resulted in successful product-portfolio expansion and 10% product cost reduction• Directed the mechanical development of an innovative cartridge ribbon printer from concept through product launch. - Resulted in annual consumables revenue increase of $2M+, and substantial customer benefits• Managed the in-house tooling and prototype department, utilizing manual machining and turning, 4-axis CNC machining, surface and cylindrical grinding, and wire-EDM processes.• Oversaw work performed by contract Industrial Designers and Taiwan-based contract manufacturers, involving components produced by injection molding, die casting, and metal forming. - Ongoing program-milestone synchronization with EEs, contract PCBA Designers, Software Engineers, Process Engineers, Supplier Management, Material Planning, and Quality Assurance.

Served as Mechanical Program Manager on multi-disciplinary teams, including Singapore and China, who reduced current-product costs through changes in design/manufacturing processes and logistics.• Led the mechanical team in the implementation of two new industrial printer models for global markets, with tooled components and assemblies produced exclusively in China.

Supervised Engineers responsible for new product development and current product sustaining.• Conducted competitor-printer evaluations, and implemented many product performance enhancements, working closely with Singapore production personnel and buyers.• Directly involved in the transfer of the majority of the printers’ tooled components and assemblies to Singapore-vicinity suppliers. - Resulted in logistics improvement and product cost reductions

Used CAD, FEA, and lab experiments in the development and qualification of mechanical components and assemblies for industrial printers, as well as current-product sustaining, cost reduction, product enhancements, and resolving customer product issues.• Served as mechanical lead on teams that implemented product lines in Singapore.- Oversaw products for new market segments including Transaction Printing & Power Paper Stacking and rapid development of a new-technology 2000 line per minute model