MASSIMO RAFFA

*** ********* ** ● Claremont, CA **711

602-***-**** ● abz4jz@r.postjobfree.com

Manufacturing operations executive with advanced expertise and strong management skills in high tech manufacturing. Exceptional in evaluating and addressing critical business needs. Successful track record in optimizing productivity and maximizing bottom-line results. Well-versed in site/facility management, particularly environments of rapid expansion, start-ups, reorganization, and turnaround challenges. Combined technical and business background. Sound judgment and decision-making skills. An exemplary leader with aptitude in constructing strategic plan, ensuring financial success, and delivering positive results across multiple business functions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MICROPROBE, San Jose, California ● 2011-Present

Director of Operations (2011-Present)

Managed production, planning, engineering, and customer relations at two production sites, Carlsbad and San Jose, CA. Improved on time delivery from 50% to 95% through organization restructuring, targeted training and departmental development. Facilitated competency based training and certification program for factory operators and technicians.

Established and developed wip tracking system for reporting productivity and financial metrics. Implemented targeted changes in procedures, best practices and communications across the manufacturing facility with positive outcomes. Doubled productivity of the assembly area. Developed vision and strategy for both production facilities.

Managed production, business and management between both facilities.

INTERNATIONAL RECTIFIER, Temecula, California ● 2009-2011

Manager, Photo Group (2010-2011)

Manages photolithography group, providing vision and long term planning. Delegated and coordinated projects and activities for the engineers and technicians. Performed administrative functions including reviews, writing reports, approving expenditures, and enforcing rules and safety. Provided leadership and guided development of the team, encouraging initiative, accountability, and cross-training. Provided technical guidance for the group. Performed budget analysis for tool operations and future equipment acquisitions.

Process Engineer, Photolithography (2009-2010)

Completed process transfers and new product development. Qualified new photoresist and developed new processes for throughput improvement, enhancing quality and reducing customer returns. Increased throughput by 15% for the backend layers. Reduced chemical consumption and produced the largest individual contribution to cost reduction per layer at this site, averaging 500K annual reduction. Changed alignment strategies for critical layers and increased capacity by 10%. Installed and qualified new tools to increase fab capacity. Improved processes and developed plans for use of CD SEM and overlay tools.

ANADIGICS, Warren, New Jersey ● 2007-2009

Senior Equipment Engineer, Photolithography

Improved productivity and reliability of processing equipment. Facilitated high volume output. Led equipment team and improved tool maintenance and product quality. Reduced waste and increased production availability and utilization. Pioneered training procedures and established troubleshooting protocols. Led lean manufacturing teams, 5s and Kaizen events.

STMICROELECTRONICS, Phoenix, Arizona ● 1999-2007

Senior Equipment Engineer, Metrology (2004-2007)

Managed all metrology equipment including Hitachi 9220 and JOEL 9600 CD SEM, Kla 5200, 2139, SP1, AIT2-XP, Amat SEMVision, and Thermawave optiprobes 2600, 7341. Spearheaded training, maintenance, and troubleshooting for technical team. Collaborated with multiple vendors and suppliers to facilitate upgrades. Devised and updated operational procedures. Chaired meetings to implement action plans and management strategies, addressing critical issues. Performed source inspections and set terms for new equipment procurement. Created cost budget for equipment operations. Forecasted usage of spare parts for equipment repairs and maintenance. Performed Gage R&R studies. Pioneered online maintenance tracking system for inter-departmental utilization.

Elevated proficiency levels of technical team. Formulated standard regulations and integrated maintenance system for corporate use. Received multiple awards for leading initiatives and excellence in achievement.

Equipment Engineer, Photolithography (1999-2004)

Installed and moderated DNS SK2000, 200W, 80B, DNS scrubbers for 80A, 80B and Semix SOG tracks. Originated processes, retrofits and modifications for preventive maintenance, enhancing reliability and productivity. Effectively managed 25+ technicians. Consulted with multiple vendors and suppliers to plan upgrades. Implemented long-term performance initiatives for throughput, OEE increase, rework and scrap reduction. Devised PM and OCAP procedures, data collection and SPC to improve control and quality of production tools. Developed FMEA procedures to minimize likelihood of equipment failures. Led projects and DOE for defect reduction as well as process and chemical usage optimization. Qualified new photo-resists and developer. Created spin and swing curves, FEM and data collection charts. Demonstrated proficiency in Canon i2, i4, i5, EX4/6 steppers. Reduced DNS track tool downtime to global standard of 3 to 4%. Saved $300K annually by optimizing developer recipe and qualifying new developer. Slashed solvent consumption by $225K yearly through optimization of backside rinse and cup clean formula. Attained record downtime and OEE numbers, setting worldwide standard for the company. Examined and introduced sensor-based tracking system to monitor exhaust and drain measurements and to identify defects causing production loss.

ALENIA AERONAUTICA, Turin, Italy • 1998-1999

Avionics Engineer

Major contributor in the development of Italian Air Force combat aircraft communication systems. Devised specifications and flight test procedures. Networked with test team to make quality adjustments. Developed communication module installed and used in Tornado, AMX and G222 aircraft. Cultivated use of geostationary satellite-based SICRAL system for air-to-ground and air-to-air contact.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona 2006

Master of Electrical Engineering Polytechnic of Turin, Turin, Italy 1997

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