Project Manager Engineer

Michael Davis

Email: *********@********.***

Address: ***** ******** *****

City: Fiddletown

State: CA

Zip: 95629

Country: USA

Phone: 408-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $124,000

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MICHAEL DAVIS, MBA

18507 Wildlife Trail, Fiddletown, CA 95629 *

Phone: 408-***-**** * ********@*****.***

PROCESS ENGINEER / PROGRAM MANAGER / ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER

* Self-motivated and results-oriented Process Engineer / Program Manager / Engineering Project Manager with more than 15 years' progressive experience managing projects and technical teams in manufacturing and other industries, seeking new opportunity at a company that values cost savings and dedication.

* Skilled at bringing resources and cross-functional teams together to work cooperatively on solving issues, assessing customers' needs and meeting their requirements. Demonstrated experience providing leadership and oversight to diverse teams to successfully guide them through change periods in manufacturing and other settings.

* Proven record of success at reducing costs, streamlining operations and improving productivity thereby saving the company money. Manage projects, timelines, budgets, ever-changing priorities and resources in a high demanding, multi-functional, fast-paced business environment. Proficient at managing complex projects from conception to full operational status.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

* Implemented a barcode data collection system that reduced order processing time by 80% and eliminated data entry errors.

* Executed an on-going process improvement initiative that saved more than $100K in the first year.

* Carried out a material handling and ESD program for storage devices that resulted in reducing product damage by approx. 15%.

* Implemented a process for releasing product software and firmware into development engineering and manufacturing phases.

* Supported development teams in building / releasing NPI product structures on time for all phases of Product Life Cycle.

* Managed cross-functional team to reduce cost, improve quality and reduced the in-house failure rate by 40%.

* Led sourcing electronic components team that realized cost savings by qualifying vendors with offshore manufacturing facilities.

* Improved quality throughput for manufacturing assembly line operators by 35% by acquiring equipment and training personnel.

* Streamlined efforts of a material handling system resulting in cost savings and reduction of order processing time by 50%.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

* Project Management

* Certified ISO 9001 Internal Auditor

* Training / Development

* Complex Problem Solving

* Solid Business Acumen

* Strategic Planning

* Leadership / Motivation

* Change Management

* Productivity Expert

* Documentation

* Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

* Lean Manufacturing

* Cost Savings / Process Improvement

* Business Operations / Logistics

* Quality Control / Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pacific Biosciences (Work Force Logic), Menlo Park, CA 2011 - 2012

Process Engineer / Field Services Engineering team

* Develop and manage the processes and associated documentation used by employees in Technical Support and Field Service teams at this DNA-sequencing platform.

* Lead efforts to update and further develop a training certification program for field personnel, which involved writing, developing and revising material content, course agendas, and online testing.

* Design and implement internal and cross-functional process improvements to help effectively update troubleshooting guides, replacement instructions and service bulletins.

* Lead effort with Environmental Health and Safety team to update procedures and PPE for field personnel.

Extreme Networks, Santa Clara, CA 2002 - 2011

Sr. Engineering Project Manager

Represented Hardware Engineering team in the support of all New Product Introduction and Sustaining product structure development, First Article Inspections as well as release into Agile Product Documentation Management system.

Key Achievements:

* Reduced cycle time for development of Bill of Materials by standardizing templates.

* Streamlined the process for performing First Article Inspections thus reducing process cycle time.

* Led cross-functional team to track and address end-of-life component issues, which greatly reduced line shortages or stoppages.

Sr. Manager Hardware System Development

Managed and developed technical teams, including Industrial/Mechanical design; Surface-mount Technology (SMT) Front end process support; HW System Development Labs; prototype development and rework support.

* Transformed hardware development processes into a joint development model by partnering with an international vendor; reduced average product development costs by 25% as a result.

* Served as ISO Champion / Internal Auditor for hardware engineering and corporate lab committee. Provided direction to other departments in developing process maps, work instructions and audit preparation.

Sr. Manager Manufacturing/Process Engineering

* Supported all production line activities from SMT to product shipment at Contract Manufacturers.

* Assisted reducing operations engineering head count by 28% and quarterly spending by 25% while supporting the same number of projects, programs and corporate objectives.

* Drove efforts to improve product quality signal through Lean methodology.

Sr. Program Manager, Operations Engineering

* Worked with and drove business model improvements with Contract Manufacturers.

* Implemented process improvements supporting activities on the factory line for prototype and new builds.

Process Engineer, RMA/3PL

* Drove repair unit DOA rates from >25% to 50% in one year.

* Implemented process improvements which helped repair and logistics organization hit service warranty budget four quarters straight.

* Successfully led team to standardize and document pass/fail criteria catalog for all product lines.

Calient Networks, San Jose, CA 2000 - 2002

Engineering Services Manager

Using leadership and change management skills, transformed and stabilized poor-performing departments (including NPI Project Mgmt., Prototype Mgmt., Regulatory Engineering and Component Engineering) for this MEMs based photonic switching solutions manufacturer.

* Ensured system development efforts for switches and software were consistently introduced into manufacturing on time.

* Supported hardware and software development at multiple sites to include rework of new and existing product (prototype assembly, and test) and system configurations.

* Led team efforts for submittal and testing for worldwide certification (EMI, EMC, NEBS, and UL).

* Streamlined process used to generate and support PCB design and release efforts.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Engineering Management, University of Dallas, Irving, TX

Bachelor of Science, Engineering Technology, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

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