Senior Engineering & Operations Program Leader

PHILIP UY

Residence: **** Halls Lake Loop

Fort Worth, Texas 76179

Phone: 1-603-***-****

Email: ******@******.***

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Senior Engineering and Operations Leader with 40+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, quality, systems engineering, and program management organizations within defense, aerospace, optics, photonics, and advanced manufacturing environments. Proven track record of product development, manufacturing scale-up, operational excellence, and cross-functional execution. Experienced in leading large engineering teams, managing multimillion-dollar programs, implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and delivering complex products from concept through production. Recognized for systems thinking, technical leadership, strategic planning, and business-focused execution.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Corning Specialty Materials, NH (May 2008 to Present)

Product Line Manager- Led cross-functional product line initiatives spanning product development, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations. Served as the primary interface between business objectives and technical execution, translating customer requirements into scalable manufacturing solutions. Directed roadmap execution, risk management, and lifecycle strategies while balancing performance, cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

Selected Achievements

Improved manufacturing yield and process capability through targeted process optimization initiatives.

Accelerated new product introduction activities by developing and qualifying robust production processes.

Multi-discipline Project Leader- Directed multidisciplinary technical programs involving engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams. Managed project scope, schedules, technical risks, and resource allocation while ensuring achievement of business and customer objectives.

Selected Achievements

Identified and mitigated critical technical and operational risks, improving program predictability.

Reduced cycle times and improved project execution through process and workflow enhancements.

System’s Engineering Supervisor- Led systems engineering activities supporting advanced optical and opto-mechanical products. Coordinated requirements development, system verification, risk management, and design-for-manufacturability initiatives. Facilitated technical reviews and root-cause investigations to improve product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Selected Achievements

Improved alignment between design, manufacturing, and quality requirements.

Established data-driven methodologies for performance analysis and risk reduction.

Enhanced product reliability and customer satisfaction through structured systems engineering practices.

Opto-Mechanical Process Engineer- Developed, qualified, and scaled manufacturing processes for precision optical and opto-mechanical systems. Leveraged statistical analysis, root-cause investigations, and process improvement methodologies to improve yield, quality, and operational efficiency.

Selected Achievement

Supported successful production ramp-up of advanced optical products through robust process development and validation.

Insight Technology, Inc., NH (Jan 2006 to May 5, 2008)

Manufacturing Engineering Manager- Directed a department of 32 engineers and 5 technicians supporting high-volume manufacturing operations and aggressive production scale-up initiatives. Led engineering support for laser aiming devices, thermal weapon sights, night vision products, and laser rangefinder programs. Partnered with executive leadership on strategic planning, business development, proposal preparation, and new technology initiatives.

Key Results

Scale production ranges from approximately 500 units per month to 500 units per day.

Supported multiple defense-system product launches and production transitions.

Developed organizational capabilities and engineering processes that improved manufacturing readiness and operational performance.

Program Manager and Optical Assembly Manager- Managed execution of a $32M U.S. Air Force contract while overseeing optical assembly operations, including three supervisors and over 40 manufacturing personnel. Ensured successful achievement of cost, quality, schedule, and performance objectives.

Kollsman Inc., NH (Sept 1997 to Dec 2005)

Progressively promoted through multiple engineering and leadership positions supporting advanced military electro-optical and fire-control systems. Led manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, mission engineering, Lean transformation initiatives, and technology transfer programs supporting domestic and international operations.

Selected Achievements

Successfully transferred production operations from Israel to the United States.

Implemented Lean Six Sigma methodologies that improved operational efficiency and quality performance.

Led quality systems and compliance initiatives supporting military and aerospace contracts.

Supported implementation of CMMI Level 3 and Lean Aerospace initiatives.

Patents & Professional Recognition

U.S. and European Patent Holder – Modular Panoramic Night Vision Goggles

Certified MBSE Professional (MIT)

Who's Who in Science and Engineering

Who's Who in the East

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