Taiwan
Operations Program Manager with 10+ years of experience leading NPI builds across medical devices, wearables, and tablets. Proven track record of partnering with engineering, quality and manufacturing teams to drive build readiness, resolve supply and quality issues, and deliver high-quality products from prototype through mass production. Adept at working across U.S. and Asia-based teams, including remote cross-functional coordination.
• Led NPI builds for a custom oral health system from EVT, DVT, and PVT through mass production; launched in California (Feb 2024). • Directed cross-functional teams across the U.S., Asia suppliers, and a Malaysia CM to align schedules, ensure build readiness, and meet cost, quality, and regulatory goals. • Developed and executed a Build Readiness Checklist (CTB, fixtures, SOPs, WI) to confirm all critical elements were in place before each build. • Partnered with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to track and resolve pilot build issues, implementing timely and practical solutions. • Drove MRP, S&OP, and shipment plans with internal teams and CM to ensure stable production and on-time delivery.
• Managed NPI execution for smartwatches and rugged tablets, leading cross-functional teams from EVT to mass production. • Coordinated U.S. and China-based teams to ensure build readiness and meet aggressive launch timelines, including contingency planning during COVID. • Led MRP, material risk buys, and shipment planning with the CM; delivered regular updates to executive stakeholders. • Drove a cost-reduction initiative with CM and internal teams.
• Managed JDM and OEM projects for electronic medical products from RFQ through NPI, coordinating engineering, quality, and supply chain teams. • Led schedule planning, issue tracking, and supplier engagement to ensure smooth production ramp. • Drove localized sourcing and process improvements, achieving cost reduction target.
Created go-to-market kits and organized international trade shows and medical events.
• Drove product launches in Europe and Asia for hospital-use ABPM devices via distributor networks. • Created go-to-market kits and supported international visibility through trade shows and global medical events.