James Hoogsteden
Dayton
Summary
To obtain a leadership or technical role where I can utilize my experience in production management, electronics, and team leadership to improve efficiency, drive performance, and contribute to organizational success.
Experienced Production Manager and electronics technician with over a decade of hands-on experience in manufacturing, troubleshooting, and operations leadership. Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and solve complex technical issues. Strong background in circuit analysis, PCB repair, and ISO-regulated environments. Recognized for driving efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and leading high-performing teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager / Lead Electronic Technician
Mirac/Tabtronics
Dayton
01.2016 - Current
- Manage daily production operations, overseeing technicians and workflow to meet deadlines and customer requirements
- Lead, train, and develop team members to improve productivity and technical capability
- Track and improve production efficiency through process optimization and data-driven decisions
- Troubleshoot complex electronic systems and support advanced board-level repairs
- Ensure compliance with ISO-13485 and ESD standards across the facility
- Drive LEAN initiatives to reduce waste and improve operational performance
- Coordinate with customers and internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time
Assistant Electrical Engineer
VGC Chromatography LLC
Dayton
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Supported engineering team with prototype builds and technical documentation
- Assembled and tested PCB systems using schematics, BOMs, and layouts
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics using test equipment
- Collaborated with engineering to resolve product development issues
- Implemented process improvements that reduced labor time by 10%+
Construction Electrician (SeaBee)
United States Navy
Pearl Harbor
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical systems including wiring, panels, and equipment
- Led an 8-person crew on construction and electrical projects
- Completed full electrical installation for large-scale structures and facilities
- Maintained operational readiness of base infrastructure in Pearl Harbor
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering Technology
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OHSkills
- Leadership & Management
- Production management and operations oversight
- Team leadership
- Training and development
- Workflow prioritization and scheduling
- Performance management and accountability
- LEAN manufacturing and process improvement
- Circuit analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Repair
- PCB assembly
- Rework
- IPC-A-610 standards
- IPC-J-STD standards
- Root cause analysis
- Failure diagnostics
- Test equipment
- Multisim
- RSLogix 500
- RSLinx
- LabVIEW
- LogicPro
- CodeWarrior
- SolidWorks
- Microsoft Excel
Awards
Improved production efficiency through workflow optimization and leadership. Reduced repair turnaround time through effective troubleshooting and coordination. Recognized for leadership in both technical and production environments. Maintained high-quality standards in ISO-regulated manufacturing.
Timeline
Production Manager / Lead Electronic Technician
Mirac/Tabtronics
01.2016 - Current
Assistant Electrical Engineer
VGC Chromatography LLC
01.2015 - 12.2017
Construction Electrician (SeaBee)
United States Navy
01.2009 - 12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering Technology
Sinclair Community College