EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Self-motivated, expert-level electrical and manufacturing engineer with proven leadership experience in R&D, engineering management, global contract manufacturing, and new product development from concept to market deployment. Experience in targeting and achieving cost reductions, as well as quality and efficiency improvements within competitive product environments. Experience in product certification, time to market strategies and low cost product introduction. Expertise includes:
• Manufacturing Contract Negotiation • Parts Procurement Strategic Alliance
• Manager of Multi-Site Engineering Teams • Certification Process Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ophelia Communications,LLC. Wheeling, IL
Director of New Production Introduction. 2012 - Present
Developing and manufacturing mobile accessories with the support of Asia development and contract manufacturing teams. Products include mobile power chargers, Bluetooth devices, vehicle adapters, wireless chargers and mobile applications for iPhone and Android devices.
Motorola Mobility, Inc. Google Libertyville, IL
Director of Engineering / New Product Introduction. 2011 - 2012
Created, developed and introduced new products to market. Conducted product analysis, budget review, and forecasting/ scheduling. Staffing, process, labor and material costs. Promoted and delivered significant cost savings. Promoted low cost suppliers delivering products with quality and time to market.
New Product Introduced to Market:
• Iconic Power Supply Accessories • High Power Dual USB Car Chargers
• Mobile Chargers, Docking Stations • Stylus Pens
• Dual Supply (5V / 12V) Power Supply • Lithium Ion Based mobile chargers
• Collaborated with engineering and marketing to develop concepts, specifications and product launch, with input from manufacturing, purchasing, tool making and packaging engineering.
• Provided direct product support and ongoing recommendations for product launch and modifications to sales / marketing based on design engineering and product management expertise.
• Negotiated with global component distributors for the procurement of materials and components, and with contract manufacturing for building and fulfilling product specifications.
• Reviewed contract manufacturing costs, quotations, specifications, and packaging.
• Evaluated and promote contract manufacturing partners for mid / high-volume production.
• Managed processes including validation, certification, quality, documentation and fulfillment.
• Collaborated with management and engineering groups in various global locations, including on-site support of new product introduction and production.
• Managed Day to Day staff operations of Development engineering staff, technicians and product development managers.
CallPod, Inc. Chicago, IL
Vice President of Engineering / Production, 2005 - 2010
Designed, developed and introduced new products to market, including feasibility analysis, budget, forecasting, and management of product, Staffing, process, labor and material costs.
Introduced Several Wireless & Power Products to Market:
• Bluetooth headsets with background noise suppression • Multi-device chargers
• Bluetooth conferencing products • High current CLA
• USB-based VOIP dongle portable units • Mobile device chargers
• Collaborated with engineering and marketing to develop concepts, specifications and product launch, with input from manufacturing, purchasing, tooling and packaging engineering.
• Provide direct product support and ongoing recommendations for product launch and modifications to sales and marketing based on design engineering and product management expertise.
• Perform hands-on design of hardware and software for innovative technology products
• Negotiate with global component distributors for the procurement of materials and components, and with contract manufacturing for building and fulfilling product specifications.
• Managed processes including validation, certification, quality, documentation and fulfillment.
• Management of engineering groups in various global locations, China, Malaysia, Taiwan and multiple European locations.
• Started up and developed the engineering group, including hiring, training and performance evaluation.
Andrew Wireless Products Addison, IL
Global New Product Introduction / Test Engineering Manager, 2002 - 2005
• Managed staff of 20 development engineers and technicians located in the U.S, Europe, and China to develop quality test platforms, fixtures, hardware and software for the RF power amplifier business.
• Managed product transition from development to contract manufacturing facilities in U.S, Europe, and China, including generating documentation, staff training, and onsite support.
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