Operations, Manufacturing & Engineering Management Professional

Saied Rahimi

Chula Vista, Ca. • 619-***-**** (Cell) • 619-***-**** (Home)

*****.***@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/pub/saied-rahimi OPERATIONS, MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL Expertise in Improving Operational Performance and Financials in Manufacturing Operations Extensive experience in operations and engineering management, manufacturing technologies and production disciplines. Proven track record and leadership experience in organizational development, program and project management, New Product Development & Introduction, materials and supply chain management, Lean manufacturing implementation, Six Sigma methodologies and strategic planning. Expert at start up, transfer & management of manufacturing operations in LCCs. Highly experienced in planning and delivering corporate short-term, mid-term, and long-term growth and profitability objectives.

o P&L, asset, and budget management

o Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and change management o Operational leadership & team building skills

o Strong working knowledge of manufacturing technologies (Forming & Machining, Molding, Plating, Tooling, Assembly & Testing, Manufacturing & Quality Engineering) o New Product Development & Introduction, Sustaining, and Materials & Process Engineering management o Multi-plant management experience

o Problem solving skills & risk management

o Regulatory Standards & Quality Management Systems (AS9100, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO13485, GMP, ITAR) o Results-driven by Operational Excellence metrics and customer focused leader PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RESIDEO (formerly Honeywell), San Diego, Ca.

Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Program Manager/PMO (2018-2024) Leading a team of Manufacturing Engineers in support of high-volume components production for commercial products. In a dual role, also leading corporate strategic projects as Program Manager. SENIOR AEROSPACE – JET PRODUCTS, San Diego, Ca.

Operations Manager (2015-2018)

Led operational team leaders and managed all operational activities in manufacturing and assembly of complex aerospace components in accordance with operational KPI’s such as Safety, Quality, On-Time Delivery, Inventory, Productivity and Continuous Improvement.

TELEDYNE OIL & GAS (Teledyne Technologies), San Diego, Ca. Engineering - Technology Manager (2014-2015)

Led an engineering team for designing and manufacturing interconnect solutions for harsh environment. The responsibilities included providing leadership and managing engineering activities for New Product Development & Introduction, Sustaining Engineering, Reliability Engineering, and Materials & Processes Engineering, and material & product testing and qualification.

o Established a “Robust Engineering Process” for design, qualification and introduction of new products. o Implemented a five-phase tollgate process for NPD & NPI. o Rolled out a full Reliability Engineering program that included reliability data collection/analysis and design & process FMECA’s.

o Managed technical staff & provided technical leadership and oversight of all engineering activities. o Provided leadership for improving efficiencies in engineering, production and all other functional groups including DFM efforts.

o Led Continuous Improvement efforts utilizing Lean & Six Sigma methodologies to improve operational KPI’s for on-time delivery, first pass yield, productivity and overall Operational Excellence metrics. o Managed introduction & qualification of several high-performance molding materials. o Introduced and implemented the “Robust Molding Process” initiative. Saied Rahimi

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o Created a 3-year technology roadmap in collaboration with Sales, BD, Marketing and Operations. o Established raw material procurement specifications and batch-wise testing for incoming raw materials. o Provided engineering support & leadership to other functional groups in the organization. o Regularly interfaced with customers, sales, and project management teams to develop new opportunities. o Collaborated with customers to define requirements and establish program / projects goals and deliverables. VERIDIAM Inc., Oceanside, Ca.

Operations Manager (2011-2014)

Managed a cross-functional team and all operational activities including manufacturing, production, tooling, manufacturing engineering & CNC programming, estimating & quoting, project management for new product development and introduction, and responsibilities for performance and profitability of business unit. o Established and led a formal Sales, Inventory, & Operations Planning (SIOP) process. o Established key performance indicators to monitor operational performance for on time delivery, quality, and responsiveness to customers, safety, productivity, and profitability. o Introduced and led several initiatives which improved business performance, product quality, on time delivery, safety, preventive maintenance, efficiency, and financials as well as overall Operational Performance through an Operational Excellence framework and Lean Methodologies with emphasis on Operating systems, Performance Management, and Organizational Dynamics. Led several Continuous Improvement projects utilizing PDCA cycle and DMAIC methodology.

o Established and led a daily Gemba Walk throughout the factory with representatives from all cross-functional teams as part of daily performance management routine. DEUTSCH Engineered Connecting Devices (Now TE Connectivity), Oceanside, Ca. Director of Operations (2009-2011)

Successfully managed and directed day-to-day operational activities for two profitable business units operating from multiple facilities in US and Mexico with 500+ employees generating $120M in revenues annually. o Managed all manufacturing and production activities, quality and compliance to regulatory standards, manufacturing engineering, materials-supply chain and inventory management, planning and scheduling, make- buy strategy, logistics, and procurement including global sourcing. o Successfully managed P&L, budget, and delivery of operations’ performance responsibilities including financials. o Prepared a business plan, implemented, and managed a successful transition of the Mexican “sheltered” operation to a fully established, permitted, and independent maquiladora entity in Mexico to enhance operational cost savings objectives by an additional 30%.

o Initiated and led numerous Lean and Six Sigma activities within CI program in alignment with Deutsch Business System (DBS) and Operational Excellence framework which improved both operational and financial performance in terms of profitability, on-time delivery, quality, productivity, employee involvement, business growth, new product development, and overall customer satisfaction. o Initiated, implemented, and led several cost saving and Continuous Improvement projects averaging $3M annually, that resulted in reduction of operational and product manufacturing cost improving profit margins and operational performance.

o Managed and directed an inventory reduction program that resulted in 30% reduction in inventory improving operating cash flow while maintaining production and customer requirements. o Planned, directed, and implemented corporate goals to increase global manufacturing foot print by 60%. o Implemented a supplier rating program to monitor, manage, and improve suppliers’ performance in terms of quality, on-time delivery, and pricing.

o Developed and introduced new products in conjunction with other functional teams in local and global sites including product engineering, marketing and sales, quality, finance, operations and manufacturing. o Implemented new and directed sustaining of regulatory compliance such as AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485 & FDA requirements, ITAR Regulations, EU Standards, IPCA, and Mil-Spec Qualifications. Saied Rahimi

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Director of Manufacturing (2007- 2009)

Led all manufacturing activities including forming and machining, molding, plating, and assembly in producing Mil-Spec. and commercial connectors in facilities located in US and Mexico, that included five facilities with over 200K square feet of manufacturing footprint in support of $60M in revenues annually. o Managed manufacturing, resource planning, staffing, capacity analysis, and execution of manufacturing plans. o Provided direction and support to sustain production levels, develop new products, and meet growth objectives. o Managed cost accounting activities such as manufacturing performance, budgets, cost savings initiatives, and strategies to sustain and meet sales forecast to respond to business growth in accordance with corporate objectives. o Developed and led numerous Continuous improvement projects in production flow, manufacturing techniques and processes that resulted in improvements in on-time-delivery by 20%, quality by 25%, and overall customer satisfaction.

o Developed and implemented a company-wide overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) program, a scrap reduction program, process standardization, and a comprehensive training and certification program. Site Leader-Plant Manager (2001-2007)

Planned, transfered operations from US, and managed four facilities with 350+ employees in Mexico from core manufacturing to final assembly of products resulting in $5M+ in savings in operating cost annually improving operational profits.

o Established facilities in Mexico to move-in conditions by managing all tenant improvement activities, developed the entire organization by staffing and training managerial positions, relocated equipment and processes, and built up four profitable full production facilities operating in 80K square feet of manufacturing footprint. o Directed all manufacturing, engineering, production and materials management, quality, and logistics activities in Mexico daily.

o Managed all governmental and regulatory requirements. Deutsch ECD - Additional Roles (1984-2001)

Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

Manager - Metal Components Manufacturing

Manager - Surface Finishing and Plating

Engineer – Manufacturing / Industrial / Tool & Machine Design EDUCATION

Master of Science Mechanical Engineering (MSME), San Diego State University Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering (BSME), San Diego State University SKILLS

P&L Management • CAPEX & ROI Analysis including equipment selection • SIOP Process • Problem Solving Tools • RCCA & CAPA

• NPD & NPI • Project Management • Installation, Operation, Product, and Process Performance Qualification • SPC • DFM • FMEA

•Value Stream Mapping • Kaizan • Change Management • Resource Analysis & Planning • CRM • Supply Chain Management • Implementing and Managing Sustaining Activities of Regulatory Standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 13485 & FDA requirements, ITAR, EU Standards, Mil-Spec. Qualifications, and QMS • Leading Cross-Functional Teams • Constructing & Utilizing KPIs • Deep Understanding & Extensive Experience with Manufacturing Technologies such as Tooling, Metal Forming, CNC Machining, Injection Molding, Plating, Assembly, Testing & Packaging • Facilities Management, Upgrade & Maintenance • OEE & PM CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

American Management Association • Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma • MRP and Scheduling • Project Management • Corporate Finance • Strategic Planning • Interactive Management • TQM • Workplace Environmental and Safety Management • PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATES

Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) • Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain (SEA, Supplier Excellence Alliance) • Advance Manufacturing Engineering Society (AMES) • Demand Flow Technology • Interconnect Industry Users • Lean Factory • San Diego Lean Network Group • American Management Association (AMA) • Western Maquiladora Trade Association (WMTA) • Automation and Robotics • Plant Engineering • ASME • CNC West • APICS • Operational Excellence • Operations Executives • Global Operations Leadership Association •

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