At HP, I played a pivotal role in advancing the design of cutting-edge technology, particularly the HP Dimension, an AI-powered video communication device developed in collaboration with Google. My focus was on ensuring that architectural and systems design met the high standards of industrial design innovation. This involved close collaboration with both internal teams and external partners to drive product excellence through simulation, testing and prototypes.

Senior Director, Hardware & Mechanical Engineering ➤ Staff 25 | 2022-2023

Director, Mechanical Engineering ➤ Staff 6 | 2016-2022

➔ Drove ME, HW, and EE design on two major smartwatch configurations annually—identified cost improprieties, reduced BOM 25%+, and reduced product development NRE.

➔ Directed engineering and supply chain teams in generating electro-mechanical specifications for components, including display/cover glass, battery, speaker, vibrator, and antenna. Managed ME in design details of mechanical components, including overseeing DFM, TA, component testing requirements, and NPI logistics management—delivering aggressive development schedules.

➔ Saved over $6M in watchcase costs in 18 months by developing and incorporating patented Metal Injection Molding (MIM) process.

➔ Streamlined strategies and launched products with maximum confidence by collaborating with internal and external Contract Manufacturing (CM) teams to simplify processes and assembly.

➔ Managed and mentored worldwide Industrial Design (ID) teams regarding requirements for IDs applied to CE devices.

➔ Reduced product cost 25%+ by driving ME architectural direction, CM partners, evaluating product team inputs, industrial design guidance, and DFMEA inputs.

➔ Collaborated cross-functionally to lead material selection and manufacturability and worked directly with ID team to incorporate all design details and aesthetics.

➔ Cut development cycles 25-40% by leading team and streamlining multiple manufacturing and logistics complexities. Managed 3 watch configurations with over 20 IDs and over 14 brands with development cycles within 12 months.

➔ Drove HW engineering team to incorporate new technology in designs systematically. Team perfected poor soldering process on FPC through on-site laser soldering with CM team—producing needed yield improvement of over 30%.

Manager, Hardware Engineering & Product Design ➤ Staff 12 | 2015-2016

Senior Product Design Engineer – Project Lead, Design & Manufacturing ➤ 2014-2015

➔ Managed product design development, quality review, and manufacturing processes, enabling team to manage product development cycle, reducing costs while maintaining Product team devise requirements.

➔ Led ME architecture for smartwatch configurations and oversaw architectural direction of HW Engineering team, creating smallest industry-wide smartwatches—less than 7MM thick.

➔ Directed DFM sessions with component and manufacturing vendors to optimize yields and quality aesthetics/performance.

➔ Developed patented solution to manage sealing vs. audio performance. Solution allowed for increased performance for both feature requirements without adding to product cost.

➔ Managed multiple overlapping projects with run times from 12-14 months. Led in-house team in architectural development concepting/prototyping to mid-cycle development DoEs and proof-of-concept through early launch.

➔ Led multiple programs driving development of ME components and sub-assemblies, PCB outlines, and all internal interconnects with EE team to propel goal of achieving aggressive minimums to overall device dimensions.

➔ Mentored ME team and architected and developed multiple mobile platform configurations, including tablets, smartphones, and all-in-one solutions. Team rapidly identified quality issues and qualified partner, allowing for successful product launch.

➔ Explored new revenue streams by leading ME team and managing development projects, including out-of-the-box ideation on product proposals, 'white box' project evaluation, and standard CE device development.

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➔ Drove products to market efficiently and cost-effectively by managing customer development schedules for projects ranging from standard CE, Industrial, and Medical products. Executed early customer engagement to evaluate and plan resources, schedules, and suitable component vendor partners to enable detailed packaged solutions.

➔ Optimized reliability and manufacturability by teaming with overseas manufacturing to solve issues related to thermal management, waterproofness, and corrosion resistance.

➔ Managed thermal challenges in miniature laptop design. Evaluated multiple design options and thermal management materials/components. Presented solution meeting all component thermal thresholds and UL CE thermal requirements.

➔ Introduced thixomolded magnesium solution on mini-laptop to reduce weight and improve strength on enclosure, allowing for magnesium part and higher yields.

➔ Managed concept-to-production product development for numerous customers, including CE, Commercial, Automotive, Medical, and Industrial products. Developed 2-way video rear-view mirror mounted camera, resulting in years of corporate profits.