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Jon Jordan

Jon Jordan

Waxhaw,NC

Summary

Seasoned Senior Director with 35+ years of leadership driving enterprise-level initiatives in New Product Introduction (NPI), Global Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain transformation. Known for building high-performing cross-functional teams, institutionalizing scalable launch frameworks, and delivering complex programs with measurable business outcomes. Combines U.S. Air Force discipline and private-sector innovation to accelerate product readiness, drive productivity gains, and unlock millions in operational cost savings. Recognized for executive-level communication, stakeholder alignment, and a consistent ability to turn strategy into execution.

Work History

Director, Global Supply Chain NPI & Change Management

3D Systems, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
  • Formed and led a global NPI/change management team across multiple functions, geographies, and business units.
  • Standardized product launch process to reduce cycle time, mitigate manufacturability risks, and improve cross-functional readiness.
  • Spearheaded strategic acquisition integration, enabling onshoring of outsourced products and enhancing internal production capability.
  • Delivered operational scalability and visibility through governance models and digital collaboration workflows.

Director, Materials Operations

3D Systems, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Reengineered the culture and structure of the materials team to support a 200% increase in output volume.
  • Launched 30+ additive manufacturing materials into high-volume production—aligned with growth strategy and R&D roadmaps.
  • Overhauled ERP master data, introducing fulfillment strategies that improved inventory availability and reduced annual material scrap by 48%.
  • Partnered cross-functionally with global logistics and quality to elevate supply chain maturity.

Director, Global Manufacturing Engineering – Plastics

3D Systems, Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Built a global team of engineers and program managers across the US, Europe, and Asia to establish standardized tools and best practices.
  • Led lifecycle engineering initiatives that improved quality, consistency, and product reliability.
  • Designed and deployed scalable training and documentation systems to support lean operations worldwide.

Senior Manager, Manufacturing Program Management

EMC Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2016
  • Directed a team overseeing all hardware product launches at the Apex, NC facility, including Data Domain and Isilon platforms.
  • Executed major manufacturing consolidation projects, delivering $30M+ in annualized savings through insourcing.
  • Established milestone-driven frameworks that ensured cost, schedule, and quality alignment across business units.
  • Facilitated production readiness reviews and championed stakeholder alignment across engineering, supply chain, and customer support.

Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Customer Operations

EMC Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Managed 80+ employees through global SAP ERP transition.
  • Allocated $3B+ in orders annually while briefing senior leaders on risk and go-live progress.

Process Engineering Manager

EMC Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Overhauled global documentation and process training, reducing errors and ramp time.

Failure Analysis Manager

EMC Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Developed root cause infrastructure that improved product reliability and closed feedback loops with design engineering.

Manufacturing Program Manager

EMC Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Drove Kaizen events and new product introduction for AViiON and CLARiiON platforms, cutting cycle time by 12% and saving $700K.

Marketing Project Leader

Schlumberger
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Company Overview: RMS Division
  • Led cross-functional project teams to launch metering software that interfaced with solid-state electricity meters.
  • Enabled go-to-market strategies through collaboration with engineering, sales, and field support.
  • RMS Division

Electronic Warfare Officer & Instructor, B-52 Program

U.S. Air Force
01.1987 - 01.1998
  • Directed electronic warfare flight training for over 130 B-52 crew members; improved readiness through sortie optimization.
  • Overhauled 100+ hours of tactical simulation curriculum; earned Squadron Instructor of the Quarter for instructional excellence.

Education

Master of Science - Engineering Management

Western New England College
Springfield, MA
01.1997

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY
05-1987

Skills

  • NPI & Product Launch
  • Program & Project Leadership
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Supply Chain Strategy
  • ERP & Data Optimization
  • Change Management & Risk Mitigation
  • Team Building & Talent Development
  • Global Engineering Leadership
  • Continuous Improvement

Hobbies and Interests

  • Technology integration
  • Classic car restoration
  • Woodworking
  • Home brewing

Timeline

Director, Global Supply Chain NPI & Change Management

3D Systems, Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Director, Materials Operations

3D Systems, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2023

Director, Global Manufacturing Engineering – Plastics

3D Systems, Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2019

Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Customer Operations

EMC Corporation
01.2012 - 01.2013

Senior Manager, Manufacturing Program Management

EMC Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2016

Process Engineering Manager

EMC Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008

Failure Analysis Manager

EMC Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2006

Manufacturing Program Manager

EMC Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2003

Marketing Project Leader

Schlumberger
01.1998 - 01.2000

Electronic Warfare Officer & Instructor, B-52 Program

U.S. Air Force
01.1987 - 01.1998

Master of Science - Engineering Management

Western New England College

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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