John Derubes Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

I specialize in Infant, Preschool Toys, Juvenile Products and Consumer Products. An expert senior product design & development, engineering and quality leader with 20+ years of success in new product development, devising and implementing strategies that enhance productivity and profitability in consumer products. A leader in new product development, quality management systems, product safety and regulatory compliance, process design and improvement. Proven record of success in dramatically improving the product development process that delivers high quality products that exceed brand expectations resulting in an increase in sales and profit. An agent of change that effectively improves company-wide productivity and achievement of corporate objectives. A trusted advisor, collaborator and confidant with executive team, management, staff and customers. Collaborates with key stakeholders to overcome challenging and changing business environments. Transforms underperforming individuals and groups into dedicated teams by building knowledge, skills, commitment, and culture.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Inspiring and leading the global product development team in the development of 300+ new products across 18 categories & brands including Ingenuity, Baby Einstein, Summer Infant, SwaddleMe and Bright Starts - transforming the companies ability to bring new innovation into the industry. Leading new product design and development engineering, operations and contract manufacturing across all Kids 2 brands and global markets.

Needham, Ma, Us

Responsible for advanced design and new product development of the emerging Home Environment category. Responsible for global engineering operations and systems that support design and development across all SharkNinja brands. Lead and drive change to ensure product development due diligence for Engineering Process, Systems and Document Control including Siemens TeamCenter (PLM), Engineering Design Excellence, Engineering Systems and Continuous Process Improvement.

San Diego, California, Us

Responsible for new product development and introduction of Newborn, Infant, Preschool and Juvenile products. Directly manage multi-site teams including Product Design, Engineering, Quality, Project Management, and overall lead corporate liaise with Operations. Strategic leader in the business planning process, creating a cohesive environment of excitement, innovation and team collaboration.

San Diego, California, Us

Responsible for the overall quality, regulatory compliance and engineering execution of new product development including Newborn, Infant and Juvenile products.

East Aurora, New York, Us

Directed the design and development of consumer products from initial concept through production, including business and project planning, technical problem solving, proof of concept to production. Specialized in the Juvenile, Infant and Preschool Products including High Chairs, Bouncers, Swings, Monitors, Playpens, Soothers, Bath Tubs, Battery Powered Ride-Ons, Newborn, Infant and Preschool toys. Responsible for the performance and professional development of a multi-functional engineering team throughout my tenure including mechanical, electrical, softgoods, cost engineers, project managers and lab supervisors.

El Segundo, California, Us

Accountable for the engineering and ‘Design for Manufacturing & Assembly’ review, debug and production start-up of 80+ new products and 150+ product variations over my tenure. Developed key partners in Asia for tooling and product development. Mentored and developed a multi-functional Engineering Department including 25+ Product Engineers, Industrial Engineers, Engineering Managers, Project Managers and Technicians.

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Certification Of Completion, Advanced Leadership Program

Certification Of Completion, International Leadership Program