Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland
A committed and results oriented experienced leader with extensive experience in research/development, production, quality, project management, leadership and general management gained within the International Semiconductor, Medical and Automotive Industry. A self-motivated, dynamic, focused, people and cost oriented leader who has a well-earned reputation for delivering beyond expectation with the aim of optimizing organizational performance. Excellent communication and leadership skills combined with an ability to influence and build strategic relationships with customers and internal organizations. KEY SKILLS • International Semiconductor, Medical and Automotive Industry: 18+ years of research, development and manufacturing experience. • PhD in Chemistry / Mircosystems Technology: 9 professional papers published. 10 patents filed • Process Management / Lean 6 Sigma green Belt: exceptional expertise in the design, modification and qualification of complex manufacturing processes, base lining and organizing production process and equipment transfers. • Leadership: Process, Production and Equipment Engineering Group leadership. • Excellent communication and presentation skills. • Mentoring and coaching of team members including Managers, Engineers and PhD candidates. • Financial Management: accountable for very substantial CAPEX/OPEX of up to $100 million. Excellent general/ commercial management skills. • International Experience: extensive experience liaising with colleagues on a global basis. Leader of an international R&D team of high-level Engineers and associated equipment vendors • Cost Savings: responsible for cost savings of millions of dollars by fundamentally modifying and/or redesigning transferred semiconductor manufacturing processes to run on existing equipment.