About
Accomplished business and technical manager with over 25 years of progressive experience in product marketing, operations, engineering, and supply chain management. Proven ability to penetrate new markets, develop and analyze complex projects, and accelerate key milestones, consistently delivering significant revenue growth and operational efficiencies. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, driving new business development, and negotiating high-value contracts (up to $500M+). Expert in optimizing supply chains, implementing scalable manufacturing systems, and ensuring regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, QS 9000, ISO 9001). Possesses exceptional communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, focused on achieving strategic objectives.
Work
Summary
Leading industrial OEM product strategy for a SaaS company specializing in electric motor design and technology.
Highlights
Driving the adoption of PrintStator, an advanced Motor CAD software, and patented PCB Stator technology to optimize electric motor designs for various use cases.
Summary
Managed product marketing for Pittman Motors, a portfolio of brush and brushless motors, gearboxes, encoders, brakes, and drives within AMETEK's electromechanical business unit, serving worldwide customers with annualized sales of approximately $70 million.
Highlights
Managed and grew a product portfolio generating $70 million in annual revenue.
Conducted comprehensive market and competitive analyses, authoring proposals, establishing pricing models, and generating impactful sales presentations.
Drove new business development strategies, increasing market share and expanding service scope for customized motion solutions.
Interviewed end-users and consolidated insights to strengthen the business case for PrintStator CAD and PCB Stator motors in production.
Performed in-depth market research and compiled trends in DC motor and motion control markets to inform product strategy.
Developed product specifications for new products based on customer needs and market research, leading Voice of Customer (VOC) research to formulate and test new concepts.
Fabricated proof-of-concept units using internal manufacturing and external suppliers, successfully launching a line of integrated drive motors.
Developed and executed comprehensive new product launch marketing strategies, including website content, print collateral, sales kits, training, customer testimonials, and trade show content development.
Designed and developed a web-based motor sizing tool (www.pittmanexpress.com) with external resources, integrating it with the online store to streamline customer selection and direct to applications engineering.
Utilized Power BI for portfolio analysis, setting strategies for product line promotion and rationalization.
Tracked projects, customers, and orders in Microsoft Dynamics CRM, generating and maintaining custom reports and dashboards, and collaborating with IT to improve data accuracy.
Developed, tested, and launched new products within the internal Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) tool, managing logic, process flow, and pricing for configured and custom assemblies.
Oversaw generation of solid model downloads via 3D Partstream for configured products, and developed an external CPQ version for customer self-configuration and quote requests.
Summary
Provided technical support and application engineering for Pittman Motors' product lines.
Highlights
Supported the sales team with expert technical guidance in configuring motion solutions for diverse customer applications.
Identified optimal motion technology options for customer applications, presenting tailored solutions and refining requirements.
Drafted comprehensive scopes of work to guide engineering teams in customizing motors, gearboxes, leadscrews, and drives for specific applications.
Summary
Managed programs and provided applications engineering support for a microelectronic medical products company specializing in design and manufacturing services.
Highlights
Led customer acquisition technical teams to develop and document product requirements for materials, manufacturing processes, testing, and labeling.
Instrumental in launching the manufacturing of a therapeutic medical device, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 standards.
Negotiated design contracts up to $5M and manufacturing services up to $50M across semiconductor processing equipment, medical device, solar energy, industrial controls, and communications infrastructure, spanning worldwide locations.
Developed and tracked customer metrics, conducting regular business reviews with executives to chart growth paths and improve mutual success.
Designed and implemented a scalable manufacturing system for FDA Class II intelligent orthopedic sensor manufacturing, managing component purchases, subassembly production schedules, and complete processing history via serial numbers.
Successfully scaled manufacturing from 6 to 42 end items, producing 500 units/week across two shifts.
Ensured instant retrievability of all component lots and device history records for regulatory compliance and quality investigations.
Utilized GoodData analytics platform to identify trends and improvement opportunities, achieving successful ISO 13485 and Korean FDA audits.
Tracked and improved operational performance and communication across customer and manufacturing sites.
Summary
Managed key accounts for a $200 million company specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of electronic equipment across medical, industrial, communications, multi-media, and automotive industries.
Highlights
Regularly traveled to operating sites in North America, Mexico, China, and India to manage site visits and foster sustainable relationships at all organizational levels.
Assembled and led cross-functional teams (internal and external) to enhance quality, delivery, communication, and service.
Structured and led customer-focused teams, continuously monitoring service levels.
Proposed and executed consolidation strategies to prevent supply disruption while optimizing long-term service arrangements.
Improved and monitored asset management, including cash cycle, inventory metrics, and price variances.
Successfully managed partner disengagement processes, drafting and executing agreements for liability transfer, final warranty obligations, payment collection, and asset returns.
Summary
Drove business development for an $8 billion company specializing in design, manufacture, and delivery of electronic equipment across diverse industries.
Highlights
Developed and managed portfolios of $70 million per year, driving growth and market penetration.
Identified and drove new business development strategies to increase market share and expand scope of services.
Negotiated design contracts up to $5M and manufacturing services up to $50M across semiconductor processing equipment, medical device, solar energy, industrial controls, and communications infrastructure, spanning worldwide locations.
Established and managed supplier relationships to ensure high reliability, quality assurance, and cost competitiveness.
Analyzed corporate demand for high-performance components and secured capacity with key suppliers.
Partnered with key suppliers and customers to optimize supply chain, reducing component costs, cycle times, transportation costs, and minimizing inventory liabilities despite forecasting inaccuracies.
Drove supply chain localization strategies for build-to-print engineered products in Mexico and China.
Successfully managed partner disengagement processes, drafting and executing agreements for liability transfer, final warranty obligations, payment collection, and asset returns.
Summary
Managed commodity and component engineering for a $10 billion technology solutions provider.
Highlights
Established and managed supplier relationships, ensuring high reliability, quality assurance, and cost competitiveness.
Analyzed corporate demand for high-performance components and secured capacity with key suppliers.
Partnered with key suppliers and customers to optimize supply chain, reducing component costs, cycle times, transportation costs, and minimizing inventory liabilities.
Successfully coordinated independent lab submissions and analyses of site samplings, increasing qualification levels of supplier sites.
Negotiated supplier contracts exceeding $500 million, securing favorable terms and supply continuity.
Summary
Provided advanced manufacturing engineering support for a $17 billion automotive components division of Ford Motor Company.
Highlights
Managed capital equipment budgets for assembly equipment totaling $5M annually.
Identified and reconfigured existing hardware and software controls to avoid new expenditures while meeting operational performance requirements.
Reduced assembly line installation time from 7 days to 3 days, reconfiguring 5 assembly lines and installing 6 new lines.
Led manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and IT organizations to ensure successful production ramp-up.
Engaged customer design engineering and quality organizations to improve reliability and reduce cost.
Skills
Engineering Tools
PrintStator Motor CAD, Product Center (PLM), SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Partstream, Mentor Graphics DX Designer, Silicon Expert.
ERP/MRP Systems
SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) & CPQ
HubSpot CRM, MS Dynamics CRM, ConfigureOne (Configure, Price, Quote), BigCommerce.
Operations & Analytics
PowerBI, GoodData Analytics Platform, SQL, Serialized Device History Records.
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
ISO 13485, QS 9000, ISO 9001.
Operational Leadership
Process Improvement, Manufacturing Systems Design, Production Ramp-up, Capital Equipment Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Performance Tracking.
Industry Expertise: Medical Device
Finished Devices, Packaging, Labeling, Traceability, Universal Device Identifier (UDI), Electromechanical subsystems, Flex Printed Circuit Board Assembly, Rigid Printed Circuit Board Assembly, Rigid-Flex Printed Circuit Board Assembly.
Industry Expertise: Semiconductor
Copy Exact, Frame subsystems, Box builds, Printed Circuit Board Assembly, Cable harnesses, Sheet Metal Fab, Machining.
Industry Expertise: Automotive
Engine Controls, Speed Controls, Ignition Modules, Sensors.
Industry Expertise: Contract Manufacturing
Configure-to-Order, Build-to-Order, Direct Order Fulfillment, Final Assembly, Test, Packaging, Flex Printed Circuit Board Fabrication, Rigid Printed Circuit Board Fabrication, Rigid-Flex Printed Circuit Board Fabrication, Fiber Optic Control Modules, Wire bonding (Au and Al).
Industry Expertise: Motion Control
Brush Motors, Brushless Motors, Stepper Motors, Gearboxes, Encoders, Servo Drives, Leadscrews, Nuts, Customization.
Business Development
Market Penetration, New Market Entry, Sales Management, Competitive Analysis, Proposal Development, Pricing Models, Sales Presentations, Strategic Partnerships.
Product Management
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Roadmapping, Product Launch, Voice of Customer (VOC), Product Specification, Market Research, Portfolio Management.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Relationship Management, Cost Competitiveness, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics Optimization, Supply Chain Localization, Contract Negotiation.