California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Francisco Bay Area

Penumbra, Inc.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

In addition to my duties as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, my role has expanded to QA manager as well with the following experience:Provided and enhanced the company’s QMS by implementing changes and documentation to adhere to the ISO 9001:2015 and IECEx 80079 requirements.Performed internal audits of various groups to ensure they meet the ISO 9001:2015 guidelines.Successfully lead the company through ISO 9001:2015 and IECEx 80079 audits with external certifying agencies.Maintained, monitored and audited internal processes to ensure that the company adheres to the IECEx 80079 compliance requirements for the surprise quarterly audits.

ODG (Osterhout Design Group)

Manufacturing Engineering Manager and QA Manager

Improved in-house manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, output, and yield for optical and FATP processes.Performed DFM analysis and worked with engineers on existing Augmented Reality (AR) glasses product lines to increase the output and quality of the manufacturing yield for optical and FATP processes.Initiated and completed PFMEA functions to minimize issues from occurring throughout the NPI phases (EVT, DVT, PVT).Developed supplier quality and reliability test plans to ensure that the parts provided meet the overall quality objective of the fully assembled AR glasses.Designed and executed DOEs for to ensure reliable manufacturability and still meet the product’s quality requirements.Improved the documentation/reporting structure of the manufacturing line to ensure proper traceability of produced units.Successfully transferred/duplicated in-house manufacturing processes and production lines to a US based and then to an Asia based external CM.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Developed the process and test flows for all smartwatch products on the manufacturing production line.Performed and lead PFMEA and DFM activities for all watch products during the stages of the product development.Developed SPC templates and monitored the yield performance of all Pebble smartwatch products.Improved FPY at the ODMs by identifying and analyzing top failures during production and implementing changes to the process and mechanical design. Improved RMA return rate by monitoring field issues and implemented tests and process changes on the production line.Worked closely with various suppliers within the Asia region for all aspects of the Pebble products.  This includes, but not limited to, leather tanneries, glass lens, metal injection molding, plastic injection molding and packaging suppliers.Developed the cosmetic inspection criteria for all accessories and smartwatch products.Managed QA engineers to properly qualify all products to meet all items in the MRD, PRD and engineering specs.Developed and implemented QA testing and reporting structure for all Pebble products.

Pebble Tech

Manufacturing Engineer / HW QA and Reliability Manager

Audited new and existing ODMs of their quality, process, warehouse management and QMS capabilities and scored them to determine the awarding of new and future projects.Performed process quality control (PQC) audits during the pilot run phases to identify and correct potential issues that occur during production.Developed and implemented a LAN infrastructure to allow the test of 400+ network devices to be tested simultaneously, resulting in a reduction of TAT between the receipts of product from the ODM to approval for customer shipment in IQC.Monitored and tracked weekly reports from the ODMs for FPY results, TAT and corrective actions for RMAs.Worked closely with the ODMs, operations group and engineers on the day to day activities and deliverables as an acting NPI program manager.Worked with cross-functional teams to develop the corporate RMA strategy and processes.Defined, developed and implemented the IQC tests and process for all Aerohive products from the ODM.Defined, developed, documented and implemented the RMA process for all Aerohive Network products from the receipt of RMAs to corrective actions with ODMs/Engineering teams for top issues in the field.Developed automated test programs for RMA and IQC to enhance the test coverage for all Aerohive products using Labview.

Aerohive Networks

Manufacturing Engineer

Developed QA test specifications and procedures for all products.Developed test programs for RMA Repair Centers, Manufacturing/Production Lines, Automated QA Testing and Engineering Diagnostics ToolsProvided analysis and drove top customer issues to close with engineering or CMs.Audited the CM process to allow earlier detection of potential issues and problems during production.Established RMA procedures with our partner distribution centers and CMs.Worked with external labs to ensure our products meet world-wide regulations and certifications.

Neato Robotics

Sr Reliability and Quality Engineer

Lead contact between the contract manufacturer in China and the company for all our air motion controlled devices.  I design and implement efficient process flows for the production line and use Labview to develop functional test stations to ensure a level of manufacturing quality is achieved before completing the final assembly of our products to ensure manufacturing time is not wasted and/or used inefficiently.  I also develop test programs for the design engineers in order to shorten the development time of the products.At Gyration, I was also able to apply my experience in quality assurance and customer experience to improve the quality and detect any potential issues before bringing the product to market.  My feedback was always considered and factored into the development of the next generation products.  In addition to my manufacturing duties, I am also the document control administrator for all the Gyration branded products.  I handled all the releases of BOMs, ECOs, approval processes and ensure the proper documentation is filed in our Arena system.During my time here at Gyration, I also developed the companies first "green universal" packaging and the same design is currently being used in multiple SKUs.

Gyration

At Dash, I was a key contact in defining, implementing and planning the manufacturing process at the contract manufacturer.  I would also coordinate the work activities required at the distribution centers for reworking manufactured goods in accordance to quality, cost and quantity.In addition to supporting the manufacturing line, I would oversee the High Accellerated Life Testing done as well as develop an On-going Reliability Test plan to maintain the quality during manufacturing.Monitoring the top RMA issues out in the field was another item that I was in charge of.  I would evaluate the top RMA issues and implement changes necessary to reduce the number of returns.

Dash Navigation

Manufacturing Support Engineer

At Logitech, I was assigned projects to test and qualify based on given specification requirements (USB, Sony, XBox, Nintendo Wii).  During my time at Logitech, I defined and improved the process for the QA department as well as perform environmental tests such as ESD, EFT/B and EMI in accordance to the environmental standards.  I gained extensive experience in the consumer electronics area.

Logitech

Product QA Engineer

As an intern at KLA-Tencor, I was documenting board testing procedures for ISO9000 certification and implenting ECOs in the testing group.

KLA Tencor

Quality Assurance Tech - Intern

As a Test Engineer, I would design the framework and assemble the parametric test stations for the manufacturing sites as well as troubleshoot the problems with the existing testers at offsite locations.  When required, I would also rewire test fixtures based on given schematics.

Alex Ma

Alex Ma