Engineer Manager / Program Manager

Tom Montoya

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SUMMARY

A resourceful manager with a wide range of business and technology experience. Highly adept at making sense of the big picture. Thorough understanding of the systems and processes used in the design, prototyping, procurement, manufacture, sales, and support of hardware products. Demonstrated history of strong leadership and successful team building.

SKILLS

Competitive Analysis - ROI Analysis - DFx - Design Reviews - New Product Launch - Standardization and Reuse - Purchasing - Performance and Reliability Testing - Cost Reduction - BOM Structuring - Process Development and Optimization - Lean Manufacturing - Cycle Time Reduction - Service Improvements - Environmental and Regulatory Compliance - Lifecycle Management - Product Training - Supplier Qualification and Selection - Contract Negotiation - Team Building - Cross Functional Team Leadership - Employee Development - Mentoring.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Optimized assembly process for a network switch product family consisting of 200 variations. Production was scaled from 2500 to 5000 mixed units a week with no increase in footprint or resources. Existing assembly lines were converted to individual universal build stations. Materials were kitted down to the unit level with non-skilled assembly steps being completed before delivery. Priorities were aligned on a daily basis to facilitate the best test flow.

Released and supported 37 long-life industrial computer systems in 3 generations over 7 years. Each generation improved performance, reliability, and serviceability while keeping COG’s flat. Additional savings realized through consolidation of models and components, which reduced FRU’s and streamlined training and documentation. Systems were designed for a 15 year lifespan. Quick service times and backwards compatibility were a major focus.

Managed computer related supply chain through divisional representation on the Corporate Commodity Team. Reduced suppliers from 320 to 86 and worked to get 5 major suppliers on corporate contracts. Corporate contracts provided for open-book pricing, extended warranties, and rebates based on annual spend. Cost savings were estimated at $3M per year.

Specified and managed standardized computer related hardware and software used in products sold worldwide. Converted/introduced 33 standardized products. Average COG’s savings were $1K to $4K per unit, in addition to substantially reduced development time and higher MTBF ratings. Standardization of FRU’s resulted in an additional savings of $2.5M over a 4 years period.

Core team member of the Environmental Compliance Council. Directed companywide efforts in meeting the July 1, 2006 EU RoHS standards for removal of six hazardous substances used in computer and computer related products. This was a 2 year project touching every product and spare part. Project status was presented to the CEO, President, and CMO on a quarterly basis. Meeting this deadline prevented lost revenue and substantial penalties.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Sanmina Corporation – San Jose, CA 11/2015 – 6/2018

Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Manager for a diverse team of Hardware, Industrial, Manufacturing, Test, and Software Engineers. Primary responsibility for quoting, labor costing, customer meetings and tours, design verification and optimization, BOM release, process development, tooling, training, labels, and documentation. Purchasing responsibilities for production consumables, tooling, fixtures, and capital improvements.

KLA-Tencor - Milpitas, CA 04/2008 – 11/2015

Program Manager, WIN Common Platform Computers

Managed a team of engineers in the design and support of various computer systems used in semiconductor inspection tools. Emphasis was on longevity and reliability with an average manufacturing life cycle of 6 - 15 years, with a 24/7 duty cycle while in use. These systems were the brains and nervous systems of the tools, directly controlling and monitoring the inspection process, providing a UI, and collecting data for real-time analysis.

TRM Consulting, San Jose, CA 02/2006 – Current

Technology Consultant, Owner

Providing a variety of technologies consulting and sourcing services. Emphasis on computer related products and suppliers as well as reviewing product designs for manufacturability, supportability, regulatory, and environmental compliance.

KLA-Tencor - Milpitas, CA 04/2003 – 09/2006

Program Manager, Corporate Product Hardware Standards

Created a portfolio of standardized components and managed lifecycles to ensure smooth transitions. Rallied divisional managers to implement standardized systems into next generation products. Managed relationships with corporate suppliers, including Dell, Matrox, Microsoft, HP, AMAX, and Arrow. Directed the Computer Commodity Team in managing computer related supply chain. Released and maintained BOM’s for all assemblies as well as FRU lists and associated support documentation.

KLA-Tencor - Milpitas, CA 02/2000 – 04/2003

Manager, Hardware Engineering

Managed a team of engineers and technical writers through successive releases of a computer based image acquisition and archive database system. Responsible for design, prototyping, performance testing, certification, supplier selection, BOM release, documentation, installation, and training. In addition to the main server products, additional access nodes, custom cables, and camera kits were also released.

KLA-Tencor - Milpitas, CA 04/1998 – 02/2000

Hardware Engineer

Designed and released a first generation web based digital image database system to replace an obsolete analog system. All internals were off-the-shelf with custom chassis and sheet metal. Created and implemented training programs for installers and customers which including all supporting documentation and software media.

EDUCATION

DeVry University – Bachelor of Science - Technical Management

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