OBJECTIVE:

To obtain Program Manager position in telecom/semiconductor manufacturing.

SUMMARY:

• Develop and execute a Manufacturing Plan for new products in conjunction with Engineering, Product Management, supply chain, quality & reliability, contract manufacturers and development partners.
• Perform new product and sustaining engineering
• DFx: DFC, DFQ, DFM, DFR, DFSC, DFT
• Value engineering (component selection, process efficiency, and design changes)
• Value Engineering - coordinate test validation to qualify components quickly to realize for both NPI and sustaining products.
• Design tool proficiency (DFx, schematic, CAD, other CAE tools)
• Cost avoidance (pre-A0/production release) and sustaining cost reduction
• Assessing CM and supply chain technical capability gaps
• Creating, analyzing, and releasing product documentation
• BOM Analysis and ECO support.
• BOMs, ECOs, MCOs and deviations within PLM system (Agile) as required.
• Experience with Contract Manufacturer.
• Handles off shore teams.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Program Manager

• Managing coordination of the partners, stakeholders and working groups to drive project.
• Recording and managing project issues and escalating as needed
• Resolving issues as they arise
• Monitoring and communicating the project progress / Status reports
• Responsible for product development starting Pre-Concept Commit through FCS.
• Work with key stakeholders to secure commitments for the necessary resources to complete the planned activities and conduct the required reviews. work with product team in a matrix management structure while tracking schedules and program dependencies.
• Interface across all levels within the BU and collaborate with Marketing, Engineering,, and Manufacturing teams.
• Ensuring effective processes are in place and functioning to achieve the end goals of the program, while also driving towards continuous improvement.

Confidential

Product Engineer / Value Engineering

• Switch PCB Fab material from existing TU872SLK to EM-888 to reduce cost.
• LUKE Layer reduction (from 28 to 26 Layers) using EM-888 so it can go with High Tech PCB vendors.
• Worked with Test to build MTP cards.
• NPI support for a Nexus 7000 Security Service Monitoring Module. Provide technical support, chair debug meetings with Engineering and the CM and driving failure resolution through RCCA.
• Pull new CPN (Cisco Part number) for traceability.
• Work with SI and PCB Supplier to finalize the layer stack up.
• Close all DFM with PCB suppliers and CM house.
• Structure BOM.
• Write Deviation for Qual Builds.
• Track testing at CM house, work with Software Team for Quality Assurance and Mechanical Team for mDVT.
• Release ECO for Production build.
• Lead MCN meetings for any component change or identifying second source.
• Track testing at CM house, work with Software Team for Quality Assurance and Mechanical Team for mDVT.
• Release ECO for Production build.
• Lead MCN meetings for any component change or identifying second source.
• Support design engineers and supply chain in the selection and qualification of all electronic and mechanical components
• Support the qualification of devices for component changes, cost reduction, quality, and R&D alternatives.
• Act as the technical interface to our suppliers for component problem resolution. Coordinate failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Support our manufacturing, test, and procurement teams for all component related issues Generate and communicate accurate component specifications and documentation and maintain information in Agile PDM system.
• Generate approved vendors and work with supply chain to select preferred and alternate vendors and manage the approved vendor list in Agile PDM system.
• Design for Manufacturability and cost efficiency. Review component package requirements against manufacturing capabilities in terms of quality, reliability and cost. Provide solutions that do not hamper design creativity.
• Day to Day Operations at supplier including technical, documentation and logistic issues. Support Supply Chain Organization as required to meet corporate objectives.
• Support Cost Reduction programs as required.
• Manage component PCN and Track part lifecycle providing recommendations and driving qualification of EOL/Obsolete component solutions.
• Review Bills of Material for new and updating design changes to identify components that are obsolete, mature, or non-compliant with RoHS.
• Self-motivated and self-directed, capable of working well in an integrated group and cross-functionally with internal and external customers

Confidential

Program Manager

• Handles Component selection, schematics, BOMs creation, and PCB releases for production.
• Coordinating the interactions between purchasing, manufacturing, assembly, test engineering, and outside vendors.
• Deals with off shore designers.
• Overview the layout with off shore designers to make sure that layout is according to the manufacturing standards.
• Provide manufacturing with the guide line to build a quality board.
• Provide assembly with the assembly drawing and special notes for installation, mentioning pin location, proper orientation of high value caps etc.
• Creates Applicable documentation, Resolve day to day Production issues Improve existing Process.

Confidential,Dallas,TX

PCB Program Manager

• Supporting PCB designs for ASIC & Broadband group of Texas Instruments Dallas
• Worked as a Program Manager in PCB design group to lead the critical design projects during the schematic and layout phase.
• Oversaw all new Burn in Board designs; make/update design standards and involve in in-house training.
• Create Layer Stack ups
• Density and Layers estimation.
• Interface with PCB Fab, Assembly and Test.
• Generate BOMs and maintain its revisions.
• Resolve any issue regarding components.
• Initiate and Implement internal/ customer ECO's (ECRs).
• Support sales/marketing and customer for any technical issue.
• Provide technical and production guidelines for all areas of manufacturing