Macungie, Pennsylvania, United States
MBA with expertise in building teams and managing operations in technical manufacturing environments Successful record of increasing production efficiency, maximizing uptime, and reducing expenses by streamlining, improving, and consolidating processes and systems. Background reflects 19 years of progressively responsible managerial and operational experience with major manufacturers. Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead productive and effective cross-functional teams to maximize product quality and integrity. Specialties: ■ Process Analysis, Development & Improvement ■ Test Development & Test Engineering ■ Quality Assurance & Quality Improvement ■ Strategic Planning & Tactical Implementation ■ Project Planning & Project Management ■ Budgeting, Cost Analysis & Cost Control ■ Team Building & Staff Development ■ Employee Training & Coaching ■ Integrating GitHub/Copilot with my team to accelerate coding and implementation
Manages a team that performs design, construction, prove-in and maintenance of test sets for module and line card products used in high speed, high bandwidth telecommunication systems. Responsible for delivery of fully automated test sets including the design of software and hardware to minimize technician interaction and increase efficiency
**Developed and implemented a comprehensive test development infrastructure for the company; created processes and instituted controls to ensure quality and stability of equipment; continuously monitored productivity and upgraded antiquated technologies and processes with state-of-the-art systems. • Created common software architecture for all test sets, which reduced test development time by 40-50%. • Reduced test time 75% by implementing a chip-level testing which instituted an auto-alignment process. • Achieved consistency and cycle time improvements by perfecting and standardizing internal testing processes. • Created complex models and reports that projected process capacity based upon volume, mix, yield, process cycle time, and rework rate; provided data to enable senior management to make capital investment decisions. **Planned and managed the development of 16 test sets (automated optoelectronic testing equipment); performed purchasing, budgeting, and cost control activities; designed and implemented complete intranet-based SPC system to monitor test process quality and costs; created database infrastructure to protect integrity of data; overall responsibility for 4 million capital equipment acquisition and implementation **Key member of transition teams during major organizational changes; worked collaboratively with internal departments to plan and coordinate large-scale equipment relocations and transitions. • Orchestrated transfer of equipment following the merger of T-Networks with ASIP to form Apogee Photonics; Ensured the proper interfacing of equipment to T-Networks ERP/MRP systems. • Project managed the relocation of production lines following the company’s acquisition by CyOptics; planned the transfer of equipment to facilities in Pennsylvania and Mexico; trained technicians and engineers in Mexico;
Planned, coordinated, and performed diverse test engineering functions for a manufacturer of telecommunications equipment. Implemented statistical process control at the company’s contract manufacturer, resulting in improved quality, reduced defects, and a more robust testing component.
Worked closely with a colleague to build a common infrastructure, SPC system, database, and software for a startup company that developed and manufactured a tunable laser product. Instrumental in instituting operating processes and positioning the company to be acquired by JDSU.