PROFILE Results-driven Reliability / Technical Engineer with 25+ years experience contributing to R&D and quality assurance initiatives for a global organization, offering significant expertise including: * Proficient in providing technical and engineering support in manufacturing environments to achieve department / project objectives review results for overall accuracy, completeness, and soundness of technical application successfully keep projects on track at multiple stages * Identify and quantify technical risks and their consequences relative to equipment performance during prototype, pilot and pre-production stages recommend appropriate action provide conclusive information to facilitate decision-making process * Excel in fostering open exchange of ideas among cross-functional teams acquired diverse range of expertise relating to manufacturing processes throughout tenure with Compaq train and guide new technical engineers willing to consider career opportunities requiring relocation * Decisive leadership in directing teams in Eight Disciplines (8Ds) approach to identifying root causes and implementing permanent corrective action contributing to continuous improvement programs well versed in ISO 9000 compliance conduct quality audits on third party suppliers SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS * Significantly reduced warranty costs for multiple products by identifying and eliminating reliability issues prior to launching products into marketplace. * Recipient of President's Quality Award for contributions to the development of the Accelerated Customer Experience Simulations (ACES) program. * Independently identified reliability weaknesses with the hard drive overlooked by the standard Reliability Demonstration Test.

Highlights:

• Imaging
• Engineering
• Project Management
• Project Manager
• Research
• Research and Development
• Audit
• Quality
• Inventory
• Support