Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
Paul J. Frederickson
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
E-mail: ******@***.***
EDUCATION:
St. Thomas Aquinas College, MBA, 2008, Delta Mu Delta Honor Society
Dominican College, BS Accounting 2006, Alpha Chi Honor Society, Department Academic Honors
WPI, BS Civil Engineering, 1976
TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:
* Operations Management * Eng. Program Management * Electronic Test Systems
* Supply Chain Tools (SAP) * Capital Budgeting * Factory Automation
* Packaging & Assembly * Robotic Systems * Casting, Machining, Finishing
* Fiber Optic & Electro-Optics * Supplier Development * COGs
TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS:
* Lean Manufacturing Certification 2005 * Process Improvement * MS Project 2003
* Design to Cost * Concurrent Engineering * ISO-9001 & SOX
* Design for Manufacturing & Assembly * CAD * Minitab SPC Training
* Technical Writing * Documentation Validation * Work Instructions & SOPs
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Siemens
Sr Manager, Program Management, NPD Engineering, 12/11 to Present – FT Position
Senior Project Lead for Hardware and CAN Software for FS-20 Voice Program responsible for planning
and program management of cross functional teams associated with the realization of the final FS-20 Product.
Teams managed are located in the US and in Europe within the program scope.
• Manage Hardware Development Teams of Electrical Engineers
Designing PC Boards and System schematics
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Manage Industrialization and Materialization thru Supply Chain
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• Manage Mechanical Development Teams of Mechanical Engineers
Designing Mechanical Card Cage assemblies for PCBs, enclosures and equipment racks
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Qualify sheet metal suppliers with Commodities Managers
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• Manage Software Development Teams of Software Engineers
Designing Application and CAN BUS Software at the PCB level through System
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Integration
o Secure resources and technical expertise from Line Managers Senior Project Lead on
additional projects.
Manage US Governmennt specialty projects from Contract to completion
Manage specialized internal programs through regulatory acceptance (commercial and military)
AERCO International
Manager, Program Management & Planning, 12/09 to 11/11 – Consultant Position
Manage a multi-discipline Development Engineering Group responsible for realization of new Heat
Exchanger Equipment based on Marketing Specifications for Military, commercial and industrial use. Responsible
for Engineering, staffing, planning, Supplier and Manufacturing process development, schedules, and cost-of-
goods for each program from concept phase through to realization and ramp for volume.
• Eng, Program Manager for US Government NAVY Programs. Completed $ 3M contract for NAVY
Hardware and Software in 2011
o Designed and developed product from spec through to product realization
o Designed workcells and tooling for Production
o Generated work Instructions for Production
o Wrote and validated Tech Manuals and Doc Deliverables
o Built strong cross-functional relationships within AERCO and with Supplier Chain
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• Eng. Program Manager for 2 Commercial lines under New Product Development due to launch in
late-2011
• Implemented PMI BOK Principles to create a culture of Program Management
• Implemented real-time introduction of engineering information onto MRP for cost tracking to budget
for the different phases of programs for accountability.
ASML, Wilton, CT: 9/00 to 9/08
Products and Services of the Optical Assembly and Test Division: Specify Design, Develop Suppliers, and Build
custom Assembly and Metrology Test Equipment required to achieve production capacity requirements
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering 5/04 to 9/08
Manage a multi-discipline Manufacturing Engineering Group responsible for realization of new sub-
system modules to be used in Semiconductor Equipment for wafer manufacturing. I was responsible for hiring,
planning, Supplier and Manufacturing process development, schedules, and cost-of-goods for the group.
• Improved productivity for department by 15% by developing a “Generic Project” using MS Project
2003 for manufacturing programs based on ASML Product Generation Process.
• Improved department efficiency by 10% through implementing a Staff Training Program on Excel and
Visual Basic so staff could develop “Electronic Build Books” (assembly verification documentation) for
module assembly using a standardized approach.
• Streamlined Product Realization by implementing a 2-tier Supply Chain Strategy. Improved cycle time
transition from proto to production by 12 weeks per project.
• Improved manufacturing efficiency 10% by implementing Lean Manufacturing principles to
manufacturing to optimize production throughput
• Managed FMEA and both internal and external PFMEA Engineering efforts and coordinated these
results with Supply Chain management who communicated requirements to outside sources.
• Reduced first article reject rate by 25% by implementing a supplier process control system for
approved supply chain vendors.
• Improved capacity planning analysis of Supply Chain throughput models for products to include all
processes from “supplier to customer”.
• Co-chaired supplier audit team to assure CoGs Target compliance for suppliers delivering, circuit
boards, machined parts, castings, moldings, and opto-electrical assemblies built to ASML
specifications.
• Responsible for ISO-9001 and SOX compliance for the group
Program Manager, Operations Engineering 9/00 thru 5/04
Manage Operations Engineering Group Programs: Manage teams responsible for capital appropriations
and budgets related to design, technical development, and Supplier development for procurement of equipment
for Semiconductor Equipment manufacturing.
• Senior Manager for Special Tooling and Equipment Programs for 193nm and 157nm Lithography
Systems. $15M budget responsibility. Saved $3M by managing Supply Chain and reassigning
outsourced projects back to in house teams.
• Planned and administered CARs for new capital programs for FY2000 thru FY2003 requirements.
• Wrote specifications and managed suppliers engaged in co-development and implementation of
outsourced production test equipment.
• Saved 25% on costs of “first article” new equipment by reorganizing the Capital Asset Management
System to include a warehouse inventory of obsolete and inactive assets for recycling into new
equipment.
• Make progress presentations identifying the cost-to-value added relationships and performance vs.
budgets on Capital Programs.
VXI Associates, Boonton Township, NJ: 9/98 to 9/00
Director of Operations
Manage Company Operations: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, IT Administration, Quality, COGS,
MRP, Planning, Budgets, Cost Proposals, Project Scheduling, and Staffing of a 40 person group.
Responsible for P&L of operations.
Products and Services: Provide VXI hardware, software and test systems integration services for integrators and
suppliers of VXIbus solutions. Products and services include Front-End Interfaces and Custom Enclosures for
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various types of Test Systems with applications for Military, Telecommunications and Industrial clients involving:
software, mainframes, instrument modules, interfaces, fixtures, accessories and services.
• Increased gross margin from 15% to 30% by renegotiating accounts payable and accounts
receivable terms with customers and suppliers.
• Reduced inventory 50% by improved management of supply chain for JIT delivery of outsourced
components used in the firm’s “build to print” contracts.
• Primary contact with key customers providing sales and applications engineering support, cost
proposals and scheduling.
• Manage New Product Development activities using MS Project 98 for resource & task scheduling
through First Article Production.
• Increased manufacturing throughput by 50% by implementing a modified “kanban” system for “pull
through” manufacturing and assembly using existing Alliance /MFG brand MRP Software
• Program Manager and “voice of the customer” for Lucent account products.
PRECISION PLUS VACUUM, Whippany, NJ: 12/93 to 9/98
Manager of Engineering and Quality Control
Manage Engineering and Quality Control Departments for design of High Performance Vacuum Pumping
system (10-4 though 10-9 Torr) with primary applications for Semiconductor Systems and Packaging Equipment.
• Project scheduling, planning, budgets, Supplier development, and staffing related to New Product
Development, Engineering and Quality of vacuum pumping systems, filters, and OEM replacement
components.
• Reduced Inventory costs 15% and improved inventory turns from 2 to 4 per year as Co-chair with
Supply Chain Manager, Production Manager, and Inventory Manager. This team effort optimized
inventory and production quantities.
• Implemented design standards using AutoCAD R13 and R14
• Reduced incoming inspection by 50% by for suppliers for outsourced components and materials
through quarterly monitored supplier quality, and performed supplier “spot check” audits.
• Chaired Materials Review Board and implemented corrective action system for defective materials
based on Pareto Analysis of DMRs for both purchased and manufactured parts.
• Saved 75% returned goods credits by reengineering the Return Goods Authorization system to
process Customer Returns. Expanded the scope of the team to include Engineers to resolve
technical issues with products
• Reverse Engineered Vacuum Pumping Modules as a low cost option to OEM equipment.
• Developed Bolt-on, Oil Filtration Systems and High Performance Filters for use on OEM "WET"
Vacuum Pumps.
• Conducted materials science studies to develop new vane materials for use in Vacuum Pumps.
• Expanded product lines in Maintenance and Repair kits for both "wet" and "dry" pumps that compete
with OEM offerings.
MATERIALS RESEARCH CORPORATION, Orangeburg, NY: 7/90-8/93
Engineering Program Manager
Managed a multifunctional project engineering group that included Mechanical, Electrical, and
Software Engineers. Develop project plans, system requirements, supply chain sourcing, cost and
manpower estimates, and schedules for semiconductor equipment manufacturing. Provide program
presentations to management and customers in the USA and Europe.
• Developed specifications for the Galaxy-1000 hi-vacuum robotic wafer handling system
including Configurable BOMs and Product Trees.
• Designed control circuits and centralized utility distribution system for the handler to provide air,
helium, process gases, water and power to surrounding process modules.
• Conducted site surveys and supervised start-up of wafer handling systems in USA and Europe.
• Member of Management Task Team to develop and implement Concurrent Engineering.
• Member of the Management Committee to implement a MIS based project cost control program.
PIONEER AEROSPACE, South Windsor, CT: 4/88-6/90
Engineering Program Manager
Manage Mechanical Engineering Group. Administrate contracts and budgets and supervise new
product development and supplier selection. Develop and implement test procedures to verify product
performance. Make business and technical presentations to customers.
• Developed ballistically deployed parachute systems for use on air launched and reentry vehicles.
• Designed and tested all product packaging and storage systems.
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• Implemented QA procedures to inspect machined parts and mechanical assemblies to MIL-Q-9858
• Evaluated and bid on new engineering programs
GALILEO ELECTRO-OPTICS, Strubridge, MA: 9/86-4/88
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Contract Position)
Develop specialized machine systems and plan Manufacturing Engineering Projects. Responsible for
the design and implementation of new equipment to produce fiber optic and electro-optic products.
• Designed Hi-Temperature/Hi-Vacuum processing equipment for manufacturing electro-optic products
• Planned new Manufacturing Technology Development projects improve the manufacture of optical
fiber, which included design concepts, cost estimates and schedules implementation.
AUTOMATED ASSEMBLIES CORPORATION, Clinton, MA: 2/82-7/86
Senior Project Engineer
Design and build robotic automation systems. Assure performance, delivery, quality and budgets
were met on projects. Interface with customers and travel to project sites as required. Supervise
engineers, draftsmen, and controls designers, as required.
• Directed the technical progress and managed the manufacture and assembly of a $2.8 million robot
based factory automation project consisting of primary and secondary robotics controlled by PLCs.
• Designed multi-robot assembly cell for the production of computer keyboards
• Designed numerous flexible automation systems for the plastics, electronics and medical industries.
• Redesigned Mold-Mate 4-axis robot to reduce cost, improve reliability, and standardize components
within the product family.
• Photographs of specialized tooling and end-of-arm devices published in technical journals such as
"Assembly" and "Robotics World".
HUDSON LOCK COMPANY, Hudson, MA: 9/80-2/82
Project Engineer: Design locks, machinery, tooling and fixtures, and supervise tool designers and detailers as
required
VALTEC CORPORATION, West Boylston, MA: 9/76-9-80
Manufacturing Engineer, Communications Division: Design machinery & test equipment for optical fiber and
fiber optic cable
Design Engineer, Fantasia Products Division: Design decorative fiber optic lighting products, set up
production lines, and design production machinery.
Professional Society Memberships
Project Management Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Association for Manufacturing Excellence
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
AICPA
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