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San Mateo, Ca

Successful in generating numerous sales of solar energy systems resulting in thousands of dollars saved in energy costs for the local home owner.

San Jose

• Over $50K returned to company by negotiating refund of discrepant printed circuit boards (PCB) and printed circuit board assemblies (PCA) not meeting IPC 600 or IPC 610 standards.• Improved quality of incoming parts by 24% by collaborating with suppliers and the customer on medical components and other electrical mechanical devices to assure the requirements were met through use of direct communications, Scars and Cars. • Reduced defect rates by 22% by leading supplier corrective… Show more • Over $50K returned to company by negotiating refund of discrepant printed circuit boards (PCB) and printed circuit board assemblies (PCA) not meeting IPC 600 or IPC 610 standards.• Improved quality of incoming parts by 24% by collaborating with suppliers and the customer on medical components and other electrical mechanical devices to assure the requirements were met through use of direct communications, Scars and Cars. • Reduced defect rates by 22% by leading supplier corrective action and continuous improvement activities through all phases of operations.• Ensured compliance, continual improvement and correction of quality management systems.by leading and conducting internal audits to ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO13485 standards. • Reduced quality non-conformances, improved customer satisfaction, and confidence by creating scars and training personnel in Agile based, Correction Action/Preventive Action management system (CAPA) assuring issues were documented with a closed loop formal plan was in place to prevent the reoccurrences of the issue. • Initiated new receiving inspection strategies and led Receiving Inspection team of 4 people improving the flow of parts through first hand resolution of quality issues. Show less

Milpitas, Ca

 Reduced nonconforming material inventory by 30% by building and organizing MRB teams from Purchasing, Engineering, Accounting and supplier. Reduced costs by 16% and prevented unnecessary delays by collaborating with suppliers in improving their quality.  Negotiated over $500K in returns by analyzing supplier related technical issues including components, PCBA’s and assemblies. Developed quality assurance processes, procedures and metrics for medical and non-medical components… Show more  Reduced nonconforming material inventory by 30% by building and organizing MRB teams from Purchasing, Engineering, Accounting and supplier. Reduced costs by 16% and prevented unnecessary delays by collaborating with suppliers in improving their quality.  Negotiated over $500K in returns by analyzing supplier related technical issues including components, PCBA’s and assemblies. Developed quality assurance processes, procedures and metrics for medical and non-medical components improving the product flow to the floor and providing standard procedures. Show less

-New product introduction of waffer handling robots-Motion control-Conducted manufacturing, quality, and design review teams resulting in high quality, precision wafer handling robots and became 11% of the company’s revenue.-Led the efforts to bring the product into manufacturing on time and schedule.-Performed Project Management, contract negotiations, and cost analysis, budgeting, and cost reduction functions to assure product launch was on time and within budget.-Created… Show more -New product introduction of waffer handling robots-Motion control-Conducted manufacturing, quality, and design review teams resulting in high quality, precision wafer handling robots and became 11% of the company’s revenue.-Led the efforts to bring the product into manufacturing on time and schedule.-Performed Project Management, contract negotiations, and cost analysis, budgeting, and cost reduction functions to assure product launch was on time and within budget.-Created manufacturing, quality and test documentation resulting in a 12% decrease in down time and a 16 % increase productivity. -Resolved complex technical issues on robotic equipment resulting minimum down time and customer satisfaction.-Assisted buyers in purchasing in complex purchases and negotiations.-Led cost reduction teams that reduced product costs by as much 30%. Show less

Certification

Auditor ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 13485 Agile Capa IPC 600 & IPC 610 Standards

Bsit, Manufacturing & Quality Engineering

Activities and Societies: Society of Manufacturing Engineers Business Minor

Certificates, Training

Training: Six Sigma Green Belt training, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Building Effective teams, Design for Manufacturability, Demand Flow.