Manager Engineering
Resume:
Summary
Global manufacturing program manager with extensive new product
introduction (NPI) and lifecycle management experience in complex hardware
platforms. In-depth knowledge of engineering development methodologies,
and latest high-tech manufacturing practices. 10 years as manufacturing
program manager, with 13 years prior experience in the engineering
development areas of documentation and change management. Extensive
experience working with Asian partners (China, Malaysia, India, Thailand).
Leader in acquisitions integration.
Experience
CISCO SYSTEMS, Boxborough, MA
New Product Introduction Program Manager 2004-2009
. Led $500M annual revenue edge router platform to release 5 months
ahead of commit schedule.
. Expanded product revenues by adding a small form factor chassis and
several I/O blades to the family.
. Developed detailed manufacturing plans and project schedules to keep
programs on track to cost, quality, and delivery goals.
. Validated complex supply chains that met requirements for cost of
manufacture and logistics, supply continuity, risk containment, and
quality.
. Facilitated relationships with contract manufacturers, assuring
critical milestones met.
. Organized an implementation team for a new high-density test product,
bringing order to chaos and establishing a new process precedent.
. Pioneered adoption of MS Sharepoint common project management tool,
resulting in improved and extended team collaboration.
Program Manager 2000-2004
. Established sustaining products action team, resulting in improved
responsiveness, improved product quality, and reduced lead times.
. Drove $800K annual reduction in cost-of-goods-sold through an OEM
component re-design and supply channel change. Engineering lead for
this project.
. Cut PCB unit costs by an average of 55% by moving production offshore.
. Reduced base system cost by 38% through chassis mechanical re-design
and move to offshore suppliers.
. Drove production linestops to effective resolutions which met customer
satisfaction requirements.
NPI Project Specialist 1997-2000
. Converted 7 local and European acquisition product structures and
manufacturing support files, meeting goals for manufacturing integration
and revenue.
. Mentored 4 acquisition transition teams, improving cycle time to
transition.
. Led first Cisco ISO9000 site audit in New England, resulting in initial
site registration.
Documentation Analyst 1995-1997
. Managed interface with contract manufacturer, assuring seamless
fulfillment continuity of Cisco/LightStream products.
. Converted LightStream product structure and supporting engineering
documentation for Cisco's manufacturing platform. Critical for Cisco
pricelist recognition.
BBN/LIGHTSTREAM CORPORATION, Billerica, MA 1994-1995
Engineering Documentation Manager
. Controlled engineering files release and change process for manufacturing
continuity.
. Consulted on ERP software procurement team, leading to successful
introduction of a low-cost, user-friendly system.
. Maintained seamless production continuity throughout transition by
efficient conversion of item master and bills of material structures.
. Ensured product quality by creating and implementing a robust engineering
change order process.
Skills and Expertise
. Functional areas: hardware engineering, diagnostics, manufacturing
engineering, supply operations,
process engineering, quality engineering, test engineering,
serviceability engineering, product data management, regulatory
compliance, etc.
. Project scheduling
. Budget management
. Presenting/executive briefing
. Supply chain design principles
. Hiring process, interviewing, mentoring
. Quality improvement process team leader
. Product development methodology best practices
. Expert in product structure and engineering change orders
. Microsoft Project, MS Office tools, Citrix ReqPro, MS Sharepoint, Webex,
Telepresence
. Process development, work instructions and procedures writing
Extra-curricular
. Championed intramural softball league. Coach of softball team.
Organized team entry to several special softball events.
. Organized and managed several offsites and teambuilders.
. Worked with Habitat for Humanity, Loaves & Fishes, City Year.
Education
BA, Psychology, Boston College
Continuous corporate training (partial list): Total Quality Management,
Risk Management, LEAN Mfg., PCB Mfg. Process, Presentation Skills, ISO9002,
ISO14001, EU-RoHS, Conflict Resolution (Boston University), Networking
Fundamentals (New Horizons), Working Globally, Financial Acumen, Doing
Business in China and Malaysia.
Bob Scalfani
107 Lowell Road
North Reading, MA 01864
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Bob Scalfani
107 Lowell Road
North Reading, MA 01864
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