Project Manager Management
Resume:
Edward A. McFarland
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Email: ********@*****.***
Home: 512-***-****
Cell: 512-***-****
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Results driven manager/leader within the High-Tech and Manufacturing industry. I’ve successfully managed hardware
and software professionals, suppliers, manufacturing projects, lean, continuous improvement programs, and product
introductions. I’ve demonstrated the ability to manage cross-functional teams of technical and non-technical
personnel, while completing projects on schedule and within budget.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Southern University - Baton Rouge, LA
Certifications
* Master’s Certificate in Project Management
George Washington University
* Master’s Certificate in Business Management
Tulane University Freeman School of Business
* Greenbelt - Business Process Improvement
Dell Training Center
TRAINING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Leadership:
* Product Development
* Budget Management
* Financial Management
* Managing Technical Professionals
* Resource Management
* Risk Management
* Global Institute for Managers
Quality:
* New Product Introduction (NPI)
* Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
* Design for Serviceability (DFS)
* Quality in Project Management
* Quality Business Reviews
* Corrective Actions and Problem Solving
* Continuous Improvement Program
* BPI and Lean Six-Sigma
* DMAIC and SMART
* Value Stream Mapping
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Project Management Consultant, Austin, TX 5/2009 – Present
Providing Program Management structure and operational expertise to entrepreneurs launching New Businesses.
* Planning, scheduling, and critical path analysis of all project activities.
* Risk avoidance and mitigation planning.
* Resource Planning
Dell – Round Rock, TX 5/2005 – 3/2009
Global Services NPI Mgr. 7/2007 – 3/2009
Leading Worldwide core teams to standardize and improve product repair processes.
* Effectively setup and lead multiple commodity core teams to enable global NPI readiness, an implementation
that resulted in over $40mil in annual savings.
* Standardized the repair readiness process across all regions, to reduce resource requirements and cost. Lead
NPI meetings with core team (Quality, Test, Planning, Packaging, and Product Engineering) members to gather updates
to plans and share changes to programs.
* Worked with manufacturers and 3rd party vendors to drive continuous process improvement.
* Streamlining processes and systems to eliminate waste in order to reduce cost.
* Documented and communicated the status of all assigned projects to management team.
Dell – Round Rock, TX
Engineering Consultant, Sr. 5/2005- 7/2007
Driving lean activities related to OEM and 3rd party suppliers of PC commodities.
* Defining and executing cost saving, and quality improvement opportunities at supplier locations.
* Managing, coaching, and facilitating lean engineering projects between Dell and 3rd party suppliers.
* Project Management of Vendor Selection and Qualification efforts.
* Active participation in Supplier Quality Business Reviews and Scorecards.
* Create and assess performance metrics for suppliers.
* Monitor supplier performance through the analysis of metrics and trend data.
* Active participation in Supplier Quality Business Reviews (QBR) and Scorecards
* Driving continuous improvements in quality, cost reduction, and reducing lead times.
Kimball Electronics, Jasper, IN 2002 – 2004
Global Sourcing Manager
Define new strategies to use in the sourcing of all electronic components consumed in the daily manufacturing activities
of all Kimball facilities worldwide.
* Defining and executing cost saving strategies for global material sourcing.
* Coordinate sourcing activities for Kimball’s USA, Mexico, Asian and European facilities.
* Managing supplier base to ensure continuity of supply for current and future needs.
* Project Management of Vendor Selection and Qualification efforts.
* Defining and/or driving Critical to Quality (CTQ) issues with suppliers.
* Meeting with suppliers to understand their technology roadmaps and how they match with our Future requirements.
* Reviewing Supplier Scorecards with Strategic Suppliers.
* Defining and implementing ways to achieve the corporate goal for Economic Profit (EP).
* Alternative Product Selection and Qualification for automotive and industrial grade products
* Financial analysis and Competitive benchmarking
MOTOROLA INC., Austin, TX 1985 – 2001
Sr. Project Manager 1998 – 2001
I coordinated all operational activities for the development and implementation of NPI projects.
* Managed the activities of Design, Marketing, Engineering, and Production personnel in order to launch new products
within scope, budget, and schedule.
* Created opportunity selection worksheets to determine feasibility of projects.
* Monitored schedules to insure optimum use of personnel, resources and equipment.
* Conducted Risk Analysis and formalized mitigation plans
* Led Project Review meetings and reported project status to Executive Management team.
Mfg Dir, and Flash Test Engineering Mgr –(Motorola/AMD Alliance) 1997 – 1998
Define Manufacturing and Test Strategy for Flash and other Non-Volatile Memories.
* Implemented new test techniques and equipment to shorten test time, improve cycle time,
all while meeting or exceeding quality and/or cost goals (Six Sigma).
* Managed equipment Purchases, evaluations, selection, and training of various types of Final Test, Wafer Test,
Endurance Test and Device handling equipment for Flash Devices.
Director, DRAM Manufacturing and Test – (Motorola/Toshiba Alliance) 1987 – 1997
Define Packaging, Assembly, and Test Strategy for DRAM Memories; Lead Manufacturing Projects
* Deployed and managed world-class production capability in ISO certified Motorola and contract manufacturing facilities
in Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia.
* Developed and managed my division’s annual multi-million dollar capital budget.
DRAM Test Engineering Section Mgr. 1985 – 1987
Test Software and Hardware development for DRAM Memories.
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