Coordinating factory automation equipment bringup

Technical and business leader for Next Generation User Terminal with projected market of over 2M units and program budget of $34.6M supported by up to 32 FTEs. . Managing concurrent design activities ranging from ASIC design to product test development. Coordinated program logistics from contract negotiation with key suppliers to managing long lead procurement. Managed IMS that incorporates design, documentation, test, and production efforts including man loading loading and non-labor costs. Supported monthly program reviews covering technical progress, financial health, and risk management. Works closely with engineers to manage technical project scope, progression, and production implementation including supply chain startup.

Coordinates ultrasound probe development for 5 global locations with emphasis on Phoenix, AZ operations. Manages activities of product development, process development, and product support including schedule, technical activities, and budget.

Leader and senior member of the Program Management office for a Fortune 500 company included the overall management and strategic coordination of multiple teams that direct the departmental disciplines in support of key customer accounts for an OEM product line.

Responsible for contract and on-time delivery of subcontracted subassemblies. Coordinates the activities of up to five multi-disciplined teams and acting as the primary interface for a family of critical subsystem products. Ensures supplier production structure and processes are capable of responding to technical, cost, and schedule issues. Assists and reviews the implementation of Six Sigma and lean initiatives. Coordinates problem solving efforts including risk assessments for upper management review. Responsible for team building of internal disciplines and building working relationships with suppliers.

Responsible for leading the automation development team that supported a 300mm CMP semi- conductor process tool. Automation activities included development of an edge grip 300mm wafer end-effector, integration of wafer handling robotics, and optimization of the wafer handling system for throughput and reliability.

Responsible for leading product development and optimization of operations for manufacturing of precision air bearing spindles, controllers, and optical subassemblies used in laser scanning systems (including laser printers). Managed all aspects of the product development department including project planning, managing interdepartmental relationships, providing technical leadership, staffing and budgeting. Enabled production metrics monitoring. Provided sales support of projects that ranged from one-off custom designs to volume production of 50,000 units per year.

Responsible for coordinating the technical activities of a multidiscipline design team to develop computer disk drives. Have led design teams through 5 major projects that produced up to 1 million units per quarter. Developed and executed project plans for all phases of product development from conceptual design through overseas transfer