Engineer Supply Chain

Dennis DeBord

Home 919-***-**** ***** Bellford Ct.

Cellular 919-***-**** Raleigh, North Carolina

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Summary

Results oriented engineer and motivated leader in multiple facets of

quality, R&D, new product introduction, component engineering, and supply

management. This strong and unique skill set has been acquired through

varied assignments as summarized:

. International business experience developing and managing component

contract negotiations and supply chain organization in Europe and

Asia

. Proven strategic planning, cost management, forecasting and problem

solving skills

. Managed supplier rationalization program which reduced number of

suppliers by 40%

. Skilled in project management, product transfer and supplier

development

. Effective customer interface for component selection, product

quality, and delivery

. Skilled in Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing practices with detailed

knowledge of SPC process capabilities and various ISO/TS/QS/AS

standards

. Technical authority for corporate standards

. Quality and manufacturing experience in the component and assembly

environment

. Detailed knowledge of hardware development and system interconnect

. Technical contributor to multiple industrial organizations including

IPC

. Consistently rated a top performer and expert in the PCB component

industry

. Managed and mentored supplier and contract manufacturing process

auditors

Professional Background

Sr. Corporate Component/Quality Engineer 2004 to 2009

Nortel Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Senior role in managing and executing new supplier development, new

product introduction, project management, and mentoring Asian supply

management personnel.

. Key participant with McKinsey & Company on business transformation

project to establish true cost analysis and negotiations resulting

in cost reductions of $24M

. Project managed quality escalations for components and assemblies

for both Nortel and contract manufactures resulting in $700K annual

savings

. Established and managed component qualification and roadmaps for

multiple lines of business including component AVL (Approved Vendor

List) to ISO standards.

. Created 3rd party component qualification activity resulting in

$100K annual savings

. Managed corporate standards and component documents

. Supported product design and development for multiple lines of

business

. Developed standards associated with RoHS and lead-free products

. Collaborated with suppliers and OEM's from North America, Europe,

and Asia

. Managed corporate global supplier assessments and audits, monitored

supplier continuous improvement and SCAR processes

Sr. Component Engineer, Advanced Technology Solutions 2001 to 2004

Nortel Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Various roles focusing in hardware development, new product

introduction, and system interconnect technology.

. Established and managed component qualification and roadmaps for

multiple LOB's.

. Participated in various industrial consortiums for PCB technologies

. Established corporate guidelines for technology and component

qualification

Sr. Component Engineer, Printed Circuit Boards 2000 to 2001

Nortel Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Senior role in managing technical Component Engineering group.

. Managed Corporate documentation and supplier qualification process

. Primed technology roadmap for Printed Circuit Boards and backpanels

Sr. Engineer, IS Commodity Manager 1999 - 2000

Nortel Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Developed Supply Management strategy for IS software

. Led development in supply chain software implementation.

. Support various lines of business in deployment of Supply Chain

Management software.

Prior to 1999 - details provided on request

. Nortel, West Palm Beach, FL

. Continental Circuits Corporation, Phoenix, AZ

. Sperry-Univac, Bristol, TN

Education/Certifications

. BS - Engineering Technology, East Tennessee State University

. Supplier Financial Analysis - Nortel

. Certificate of Completion IS0-9000 Standards - Ashbrooke Foundation

. IRCA Lead Auditor Training Series - Ashbrooke Foundation

. Auditing Skills Training - Ashbrooke Foundation

. Supplier Auditing Skills - Nortel

Industry Participation

. IPC Standards Committees

. National Electronics Manufacturing Initiative

. High Density Packaging Users Group

Volunteer Organizations

. President of local car club with 100+ members, organized annual

Hospice charity event

. National Cancer Society

. Habitat for Humanity

. Hospice of Wake County, NC

References provided on request

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