PROFILE
Dynamic, results-oriented Manufacturing, Operations, and Engineering management professional with over 15 years of experience contributing to multi-million dollar revenue growth, leading cost containment initiatives, and exceeding customer expectations. Recognized for effectively communicating and performing across all disciplines, utilizing excellent communication, problem solving, strategic planning, critical thinking, motivational, and leadership skills. Demonstrated success managing concurrent development / NPI efforts. Computer skills include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Great Plains (ERP / MRP). Programming / Tools: ViewLogic, PADS, Verilog, Visual Basic, LabView, C, C++, AutoCad.
Expertise includes
- New Product Introduction
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Contract Manufacturing
- Outsourced Manufacturing
- OEM / ODM Partnerships
- Test Development & Integration
- Hardware Engineering
- Project Management
- Supplier Sourcing, Qualification & Management
- Verification Test & Debug
- Bills of Material and Engineering Change Order Management
- Configuration Management
- Regulatory Compliance Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GARRETTCOM, INC. A BELDEN BRAND, North Andover, MA 2007-2012
A private held technology company, specializing in Industrial Routers and Switches.
MANAGER, Manufacturing Engineering and New Product Introduction
Oversaw all facets of New Product Introduction, Supply Chain Management, Regulatory Management, Production Test and Customer Returns.
- Restored declining Router revenues from $7M to $15M by completing product portfolio transformation with 8 new product launches.
- Qualified and maintained Router Division Supply Chain relationships based on cost, quality and delivery metrics.
- Supported daily Manufacturing Operations by resolving all materials, quality and / or test issues.
- Effectively directed prototype, pilot, and production releases for all electronic, electrical and mechanical fabricated components. Directed all phases of internal and external NPI efforts. BOM creation (all levels), Procurement, Change Management, Configuration Management, Test and Regulatory Compliance.
- Ensured smooth transition to volume production by effectively directing new product production.
- Established acceptance criteria and closed loop corrective action processes, monitoring and ensuring supplier quality.
BLUESOCKET, INC., Burlington, MA 2002-2007
A startup technology company specializing in open wireless security and management solutions.
MANAGER, Manufacturing Operations
SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Oversaw Global Manufacturing Operations and New Product Introductions for $20M Wireless Gateways and Access Point product lines. Responsible for Global Supply Chain Operations and OEM / ODM partnerships.
- Contributed to company growth from 40 to over 100 employees, product line expansion from 1 to 11 products, and annual sales of over $20M.
- Served on management team, providing company vision, direction, and focus for new product introductions and global market launches.
- Effectively directed prototype, pilot, and production releases for all products with manufactured components and all phases of internal and external NPI efforts.
- Spearheaded and directed major outsourcing initiatives for third party production of parts, components, metals, plastics, PCBs, labels, and documentation.
- Sourced and directed domestic and offshore production at up to 5 contract manufacturers and coordinated all logistical / transportation activities.
- Expanded main supplier base from 1 to dozens of global suppliers based on price, quality, and availability.
- Effectively directed production of wireless LAN security controllers and Access Points from research and development, prototyping, and volume manufacturing.
- Established acceptance criteria and closed loop corrective action processes, monitoring and ensuring supplier quality.
- Directed Customer Re...
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