Roy Steward
Program/Project Manager
***** ***** *** * Poway, CA 92064 * 619-***-**** * ac0uhk@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=49688901&trk=tab_pro
A hands on Engineering Program/Project Manager that has successfully led cross functional teams of professionals to new levels, in a highly competitive, fast-paced environment. Strong technical, design, marketing, production, quality, risk management and managerial qualifications with an impressive track record of experience in project management, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, supply chain management, logistics, cost reduction, internal and external negotiation, staffing, teaching and engineering strategies. Proven ability to meet schedule, exceed customer expectations and budget goals, ability to analyze an organization's business requirements, identify deficiencies, opportunities, develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for enhancing competitiveness, and increasing revenue.
Skills Summary
Project Management
Product Development
Electrical Design
Budgeting
Reverse Engineering
Regulatory Requirements
Mechanical/Software Design
Staffing/Teaching
Scheduling
Accounting/Finance
Marketing
Cost Reduction
Negotiation
P&L
Report Preparation
Written Correspondence
Production and Market Quality
Professional Presentations
ISO Management/Auditor
MS Office Savvy
Agile
Professional Experience
SKF USA INC. 2012 - 2016
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER
Engineerring management for the design of Portable and Wireless Condition Monitoring equipment, using ISO, Agile, Waterfall, GPM2 and Six Sigma, including P&L, product development, schedule, budget, software/firmware, SaaS, electrical, semiconductor part specification/testing/approval, PCB, mechanical, industrial, staffing, teaching, production, BOM, cost reduction, documentation, new model introduction, production/market quality, regulatory requirements, internal and external negotiations, SOW development, contract negotiation, reporting status and results to upper management.
Managed handheld and wireless products (Wi-Fi, Wireless HART, ISA 100 and Bluetooth for Andoid and iOS) from concept through full product life.
Directly managed 8 engineers consisting of electrical, software/firmware, mechanical and test engineers plus 50+ indirect reports locally and in third party companies with group members in other states, Europe and Asia.
Managed logistics and setup of all equipment for our annual customer conferences.
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. 1989 - 2009
ENGINEERING MANAGER, DESIGN 1999 - 2009
Engineering Program management for the design of television models introduced in North and South America, using ISO and Six Sigma, including P&L, product development, schedule, budget, electrical, PCB, mechanical, software, industrial, semiconductor part specification/testing/approval, packaging, staffing, teaching, production, BOM, procurement, supply chain, logistics, cost reduction, documentation, new model introduction, production/market quality, regulatory requirements, internal and external negotiations, reporting status and results to upper management locally and in Japan.
Managed 19 engineers and 150+ indirect reports with a $3.5M budget in the largest project.
Reverse engineering to analyze competitors’ performance, cost and design, prepare reports and present recommendations for design improvements to local and overseas departmental executives.
Technical adviser for the television installations to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park and to CNN in their headquarters and studio in Atlanta.
Managed all television demonstrations and public shows such as CES and private shows for customers.
ISO Management representative.
ENGINEERING PROJECT LEADER, DESIGN 1996 - 1999
Responsible for day-to-day operations and scheduling of multi-site, multi-country design projects.
Led electrical design, production, new model introduction, production/market quality, regulatory requirements and staffing.
ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER 1993 - 1996
Design and testing of circuits including, video, audio, power supply and microprocessor.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, PRODUCTION 1989 - 1993
Technical support for product, new model introduction and production equipment for televisions designed in Japan.
Awards
Presidents Award for a design that resulted in improved performance and a material cost savings of $10M in one year.
President’s Award for 11% reduction in design lead time.
President’s Award for picture quality improvement.
President’s Award for $6.3M increased profit from product standardization.
Special Recognition for Exceptional Management of corporate conferences.
Education
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR of Science, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING