Managing KIOXIA's legacy product line: SLC NAND Flash Memory

-Lead and coordinate 5+ concurrent New Product Introduction (NPI) prototype sample projectsImplement utilization of Microsoft Project and Smartsheets applications to facilitate cross-functional team collaboration, focusing on Agile Task Trackers, project timelines, and Gantt charts-Go-to liaison for customers, suppliers, and internal teams regarding technical and logistical concerns-Conduct weekly project update meetings and pre-project build sessions to foster team cohesion and coordination-Delegate tasks during RFQ phase in order to finalize and provide accurate quote to customers within 3-5 day turn-Tackle tasks regarding material shortages, bill of material demand, delivery milestones, etc.-Oversee Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and documentation to guarantee comprehensive communication to the engineering and production team, keeping everyone well-informed-Guide internal team through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies for proper documentation-Create and train on new procedures for clear-to-build status, work order release, material hand-off at incoming/receiving, inventory management/procurement templates, and project planning, aiming to enhance efficiency and clarity between internal cross functional team

Assisted Technical Program Manager by taking on day to day tasks for concurrent on-going customer projects

-Independently set-up, operate and program equipment for manufacturing use including, but not limited to: solder printer, pick and place machine, reflow oven, AOI/SPI, X-ray machine, conformal coating machine, PCB router, selective soldering machine, DI water cleaner-Lead the development of conformal coating process for customer products that produced a 98% successful yield-Write procedures and train a team of 5 personnel in operation, set-up, programming and performing preventative maintenance (PM) of all SMT and facilitation equipments-Collaborate with tooling, quality, process, manufacturing and test teams to provide feedback on capability of current in-house equipments in their design for manufacturability (DFM) reports-Routinely perform preventative maintenance (PM), equipment modifications and repairs to decrease downtime-Responsible for buy-offs of new equipment by experimental qualifications approved by supervisors and management-Interface with contractors and suppliers in US/Overseas on equipment repair, maintenance, installation and facilitation-Utilize AutoCAD to create facility layout for current and future projects or company needs

-Planned/directed up to 90 international students through various tours of attractions in southern California-Researched destinations to introduce cultural immersion for students and be the main source of information-Coordinated with co-leads and reported to supervisor to ensure efficient excursions throughout activities-Responsible for interacting with students to improve their proficiency of English-Provided a detailed van training lesson to new hires in order to maneuver a twelve seater van safely

-Use equipment to inspect rejected products, completed Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs) to emphasize root causes which would result in higher successful yield percentages in future fabrications-Compose new active supplier list as part of a larger automated supplier platform, increasing supplier on time delivery by 5%, and enabling easy access for engineering team to stay updated with current suppliers-Utilize HighQA & Solidworks Inspection software to create bubble drawings for machine operators-Carry out Contract Review Forms to assess risk factors of potential clients (lead time, part complexity, material availability, part tolerances, outside processes needed, etc.) -Audit manufacturing floor in accordance to 5S evaluation standards to improve organization/productivity