Experiences at International Rectifier

Leadership in re-engineering a program management and engineering organization to grow business and improve profit margins.

Managed three global design centers composed of 65 program managers, design engineers, technicians, and administrative assistants. Responsible for engineering of all high power control subsystems for automotive applications using advanced power semiconductor technologies. Primary products included power electronics for electro-hydraulic / electronic power steering systems, integrated starter-alternators / alternator regulators for power generation systems, and inverters / DC-DC converters for hybrid vehicle systems. Key customers include automotive tier ones located in North America, Japan and Europe.

Successfully developed and launched first automotive power module for Japanese customer.
Developed and launched power and control electronics for electo-hydraulic power steering system on-time while achieving 25% cost reduction objective.
Developed first 40 KW inverter / DC-DC converter for hybrid vehicle demonstration in less than one year.
Implemented a customized product development procedure / quality system to reduce time-to-market and development costs, and improved internal training required in order to strengthen on-going support.
Successfully integrated the product development resources from two acquisitions.
Reengineered the program management and engineering organization resulting in product development cycle time reduction of 30% and operating expense reduction of 20% over a four-year timeframe....

Responsible for developing and managing the departmental budget, performing investment appraisals, managing and improving base facilities cost of ownership programs for the site and managing all site services (HVAC, DI water, Chemical operation, etc.) as well as EH&S activities, security and space planning. Key responsibilities included: developing and managing critical facilities systems by utilizing continuous improvement methodology such as SPC, FMEA and WOVC. Managed complex projects to ensure technical and business goals were met.
* Coordinated building an enterprise system for a newly constructed plant system consisting of 5 departments and 50+ people, that integrated customer needs, aligned maintenance/engineering resources, met administrative documentation requirements and aided in forecasting, cost control and budgeting.
* Led effort to reduce operating costs and improve operation of the water purification system reducing costs by $200K per year; improving manufacturing yield and adding $500K per year to the bottom line.
* Utilized Six Sigma techniques on all process systems resulting in no unplanned shutdowns in over 10 years.
* In conjunction with a local community college, secured a grant from the State of California for $300K to establish and support a training program for equipment technicians....