Managed small team of Technical Program Managers to build, validate, and deliver innovative new LTE and 5G routers to market.

Led hardware delivery programs by partnering with internal engineering teams and ODMs to deliver innovative new cellular and wireless routers in fast-paced startup environment.

Built pilot training program for Robotics Training education for clients and partners.

-Directed Operations department with 4 direct reports, supervising a total of 43 people.-Provided leadership and coaching for team on continuous improvement activities to achieve production quality, cost targets, and shipment schedule goals.-Lead the manufacturing engineering effort to proactively work with marketing, quality, and new product development teams to optimize assembly of new and existing products.-Participated as member of Leadership Team setting long-term strategic and… Show more -Directed Operations department with 4 direct reports, supervising a total of 43 people.-Provided leadership and coaching for team on continuous improvement activities to achieve production quality, cost targets, and shipment schedule goals.-Lead the manufacturing engineering effort to proactively work with marketing, quality, and new product development teams to optimize assembly of new and existing products.-Participated as member of Leadership Team setting long-term strategic and short-term tactical objectives while assisting all management to achieve growth, profits, and other company goals.-Mentored and built development plans for Emerging Leaders, new employees, and direct reports.-Oversaw facilities management, safety programs, and new warehouse expansion project. Show less

-Led collaboration with other departments to develop and maintain a high level of quality in procured materials and the material flow process.-Worked with multiple departments to respond rapidly to changes in forecast and determine cost effective strategies for responding to international supply chain issues.-Ensured MRP system maintained with accuracy and diligence to ensure supplier, material, inventory and accounting parameters were accurate.-Drove R&D prototype and pilot build… Show more -Led collaboration with other departments to develop and maintain a high level of quality in procured materials and the material flow process.-Worked with multiple departments to respond rapidly to changes in forecast and determine cost effective strategies for responding to international supply chain issues.-Ensured MRP system maintained with accuracy and diligence to ensure supplier, material, inventory and accounting parameters were accurate.-Drove R&D prototype and pilot build schedule for NPI builds and engineering changes to current products.-Managed incoming invoices, insuring proper accounting and timely processing. Show less

-Interfaced with manufacturing engineering teams overseas to drive design-related resolution to manufacturing yield issues and customer quality issues.-Provided key support to the consumer services and customer-facing teams when product questions or issues surfaced.-Fostered a relentless focus on quality, yield, cost, and pinnacle user experience for products in the market.-Developed new processes and improvements post-launch and throughout the development cycle.

-Managed solar production at contract manufacturers and NPI transitions from R&D to manufacturing for new solar products and certification changes.-Documented and controlled panel build procedures, labels, CAD and certification compliance for external manufacturing sources in Asia.-Supported production expansion strategy to secondary sources and developed cycle time improvement roadmap.-Identified and sourced product material and design changes for manufacturability improvements and… Show more -Managed solar production at contract manufacturers and NPI transitions from R&D to manufacturing for new solar products and certification changes.-Documented and controlled panel build procedures, labels, CAD and certification compliance for external manufacturing sources in Asia.-Supported production expansion strategy to secondary sources and developed cycle time improvement roadmap.-Identified and sourced product material and design changes for manufacturability improvements and cost reductions. Show less

-Implemented continual improvements for incoming article inspection, line throughput, and first test yield on HP LaserJet MFPs.-Led MFP trial builds and intensive ramp management with external manufacturers to ensure quality NPIs.-Evaluated risk of quality issues, coordinated product holds, and developed product rework procedures for LaserJet MFP production worldwide.-Influenced R&D team and new product design with DFx feedback from issues solved in current manufacturing.

-Coordinated technical requirement definition, planning, and development for new LaserJet Products with external design partners.-Drove improvements in cartridge technology toward high quality standards and customer experience goals.-Created R&D Lab-wide Supplies messaging definition to improve usability and promote better customer experience.-Served as Beta site sponsors with direct customer interaction to resolve early issues with first manufacturing articles.

-Responsible for R&D scanner development, integration, and resolution of imaging system defects.-Drove design improvements of external international vendors to meet imaging hardware targets for imaging pipe compatibility.-Managed imaging system pipe architecture development and optimization for HP Color LaserJet MFPs.-Tracked test status of imaging pipe and coordinated FW version testing to meet requirements and quality goals.