Santa Cruz, California, United States
· NPI & Production Ramp: Led cross-functional teams and OEMs through the new product lifecycle, achieving >95% yield rates from pilot builds to mass production
· PCBA Design Review: Partnered with hardware and software teams to review schematics, ensuring maximum test coverage and manufacturability
· DFM/DFT Leadership: Applied best practices to schematics and test solutions for RF/wireless designs, reducing defects and enhancing manufacturability
· Fixture & Equipment Strategy: Defined requirements for test systems across SMT and FATP processes, driving efficiency and cost reduction
· Product Lifecycle Management: Oversaw end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to mass production, driving quality and efficiency across all phases
· Calibration & Compliance: Managed calibration and maintenance schedules of test equipment to meet performance standards and regulatory compliance
· KPI Reporting: Produced dashboards and executive reports that guided production strategy and supplier alignment
· Process Optimization & Cost Reduction: Developed and implemented product and test specifications that reduced costs and improved process efficiency
· Manufacturing Test Support: Delivered PCBA and final assembly technical support, developing LabVIEW-based test programs for global manufacturing locations