Sven Soderberg Email & Phone Number

Greater San Diego Area

• Planned & coordinated all mechanical activities with a focus on New Model Introduction. Oversaw the performance of 4 engineering groups - design support, mechanical evaluation, PCB sub-assemblies and factory.
• Ensured that design specifications were met for various materials such as injected plastics, pressed/ extruded and die cast metals as well as all packaging materials (EPS cushion and cartons)
• Validated future designs by the use of DMDR (Digital Mockup Design Review) to check for potential problems using 3D software, recurrence prevention and FMEA principles
• Oversaw for quality and on time deliveries of overseas (Asia and Latin America) manufacturers by attend supplier trials and making on site approvals
• Managed the development and approval of all raw material handling (PCBs) and finished goods assembly specifications
• Guaranteed all mechanical and structural testing ensuring the integrity of the product from the assembly line to final customer using internal standards (MIS) and external ISTA (1A, 1B, 3A, 3B) testing procedures

Greater San Diego Area

Managed new model introduction of LCD and plasma televisions with a focus on developing new overseas suppliers and assuring new parts where approved on time for 1st lot of mass production.

Greater San Diego Area

Supervised a group of 14 engineers with the main responsibilities of all aspects of new model introduction for several product lines such as PTV's, CTV's, Set Top Boxes, LCD, Plasma, LED.

Greater San Diego Area

Successfully relocated the wood factory from Toronto Canada to Tijuana Mexico reaching full capacity within 9 months. Design and implantation of all layout drawings, piece part drawings assembly spec and BOM management for the wood cabinet in the projection screen televisions.

Toronto, Canada Area

Designed, manufactured and created part drawings for high end entertainment units, TV stands, speakers and furniture for the consumer electronics and hospitality industries

Kitchener, Canada Area

Produced high-end sample furniture for the hospitality industry (ARTCO contract Furniture) from rough lumber to final product