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Technical Executive in global manufacturing companies, with proven leadership history creating and managing organization, strategy and initiatives in the areas of: o Manufacturing Engineeringo Product/Process Development, o Program Management o Technology / Innovation Management. A results oriented, hands-on, technical function leader with the business acumen and perspective to address both complex technical issues and business opportunities. Highly effective in establishing cross-functional business strategies and innovative technology developments based on business case analysis of share holder value impact.Concurrently manages strategic and operations level focus on improved product performance, quality, manufacturing flexibility and cost. Recognized for process facilitation and collaborative team building in the implementation of global initiatives for product/process commonization, business process improvements, quality and innovation.Specialties: ENGINEERING/MFG - Process characterization, capability improvement, lean 6-sigma tools, capacity analysis, APQP tools (PPAP, FMEA, DFM, SPC) and phase gate managementBUSINESS/OPS - Business case development, strategy development and deployment, resource allocation, acquisition due diligence, new business quoting, business process re-engineering, and continuous improvementINNOVATION - Group facilitation, collaboration and brainstorming methods

Listed skills include Fmea, Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, and 46 others.