Michael Forest Email & Phone Number

Monson, Ma, Us

Merignac, Fr

Oxford, Ma, Us

• Key contributor to the growth of IPG from 10 to 2,000+ US employees in less than 20 years.• Successfully represented company to secure contracts with major Automotive, Telecommunications, Aerospace, Consumer Electronics and Medical Device Manufacturers.• Implemented and maintained ISO registration for 15+ years within an aggressive growth environment.• Forged successful relationships with strategic OEM customers.• Directed team of Engineers and Technicians for inspection, test, qualification, reliability and field performance analysis.• Developed databases to track yields, non-conformances, customer returns, and CAPA.• Effectively defined and executed targeted action plans for continual improvement activities which resulted in improvement in product quality, increased customer satisfaction and cost reduction.• Engaged with customers to supply pre and post sales/technical support.• Provided engineering support for various product lines within the company.• Directed tours through manufacturing sites with existing and perspective investment firms. Accountable for answering challenging questions critical to desired outcomes.• Led cross-functional teams to address and correct product performance issues.• Conducted due diligence reviews related to M&A opportunities.• Defined Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the Quality and Operations Teams.

- Developed production processes for fiber optic gain modules and amplifier systems.- Invented a splicing method for fluoride to silica fibers that resulted in a patent application. - Created Standard Operating Procedures for manufacturing and testing products.

Qualification, development and testing of optical fibers, fiber optic cable and assemblies.