An experienced and highly diversified technology leader with a successful record of designing and releasing leading edge products to market. Able to understand market requirements, envision a product strategy and lead a team to impressive product release market share. Key strengths in the following areas:Senior Engineering Expertise: Over 15 years of leading various teams from hardware, software and equipment manufacturing companies. Strong leadership in Product Development (PD) using Lean PD tools to reduce cost and improve quality. Achieved successful product launches from initial concepts to full scale production including end of product life. Support of Lean Manufacturing environments through cross functional collaboration.Project/Process Management Leader: Project Management Professional (PMP) through PMI, certified through 2007. Leadership skills in all PMP areas including Process Mapping, Change Control, Failure Mode & Affects Analysis, Risk Management. Lean Six Sigma experience. Develops strong relationships with stakeholders and development teams. Track record of successful complex project completion, on-time and in-budget.Senior Executive Experience: Over 10 years in director and vice president roles; working with peer executives in sales, marketing, operations, finance and board-level members. Able to provide both strategic vision and tactical steps to achieve objectives. Works well with the marketing and sales peers to set proper expectations of deliverables and build solutions that satisfy customer needs. Strong rapport with finance and operations teams.
Listed skills include Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Product Development, Engineering Management, and 17 others.