KHANH NGUYEN
Corvallis
Summary
Results-driven Senior Process Engineer and proven technical leader with a decade of experience managing complex process transitions and continuous improvement capital projects. Demonstrated success in mentoring junior engineers and leading multi-million dollar initiatives from R&D scale-up to full-scale manufacturing. Adept at bridging technical requirements with business goals to achieve aggressive organizational objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional development teams to design and launch new products while ensuring they are operationally ready for full-scale production. Mentor and collaborate with production engineers to validate manufacturing processes and documentation, supporting a smooth transition from prototype to sustained manufacturing. Oversee end-to-end project execution and coordinate with production, sales, marketing, service, and customer support teams to deliver sustainable, market-ready products that meet business and customer needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Process Engineer
Sea-Bird Scientific
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Lead cross-functional process optimization projects to increase throughput, reduce scrap, and improve first-pass yield, delivering measurable gains in quality and cost.
- Design, validate, and implement robust manufacturing processes using tools such as SPC, PFMEA, and root-cause analysis (5 Whys, fishbone) to control variability and drive continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain process documentation (control plans, work instructions, and standard operating procedures) to ensure repeatability, compliance, and efficient training of production engineers’ personnel.
- Analyze production data and key process indicators to identify bottlenecks, prioritize improvement initiatives, and verify the impact of implemented solutions on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Lead the introduction and scale-up of new products and technologies, collaborating with design, quality, and operations to ensure smooth transfer from development to full-scale manufacturing and long-term process sustainability.
Production Engineering Supervisor
Sea-Bird Scientific
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Lead and coach a team of production engineers to improve manufacturing processes, increasing throughput and reducing defects while ensuring safe, efficient operations.
- Develop and implement standardized work instructions, PFMEAs, and control plans using tools such as SolidWorks, SPC, and root-cause analysis methods to stabilize and optimize production lines.
- Drive cross-functional continuous improvement projects that reduce scrap, lower downtime, and improve on-time delivery, collaborating closely with maintenance, quality, and operations.
- Monitor key performance indicators and use data-driven problem solving to prioritize actions and verify the impact of implemented solutions.
- Introduce and validate new equipment, fixtures, and process technologies on the production floor, ensuring robust capability, operator usability, and successful hand-off to day-to-day operations.
Production Engineer
Sea-Bird Scientific
03.2016 - 03.2022
- Support daily manufacturing operations by analyzing process performance, troubleshooting production issues, and implementing improvements to increase throughput, reduce scrap, and improve first-pass yield.
- Develop and update work instructions, process parameters, and standard operating procedures using tools such as SolidWorks, SPC software, and root-cause analysis methods to ensure safe, stable, and repeatable production.
- Conduct process capability studies, time studies, and line balancing to optimize equipment utilization and cycle time, contributing to better on-time delivery and lower unit cost.
Senior Technician
Wetlabs Inc.
04.2009 - 03.2016
- Lead complex setup, testing, and troubleshooting of production equipment and processes to minimize downtime, improve first-pass yield, and support daily output targets.
- Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs using precision tools, test equipment, and instrumentation (e.g., multimeters, gauges, and data-logging software) to quickly resolve mechanical, electrical, and process issues.
- Execute engineering experiments, collect and analyze test data, and provide clear feedback to engineers to support process improvements, new product introductions, and equipment upgrades.
- Create and update detailed work instructions, maintenance procedures, and training materials, mentoring junior technicians and operators to improve safety, consistency, and overall line performance.
Education
B.S. - Electrical Engineering
Da Nang University of Science and Technology
Da Nang, Vietnam01.1990
Associate Degree - Mathematics
Linn-Benton Community College
Albany, Oregon, USA01.1998
Skills
- Process development and optimization
- Product development and lifecycle management
- Sustainable product and process design
- SolidWorks 3D modeling and drafting
- Office 365 for technical documentation, reporting, and collaboration
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, applying strong calculus and algebra foundations to complex technical challenges and process optimization
Certification
- Problem Solving Process (PSP) — Issuing Body — July 2013
- SolidWorks — Issuing Body — Aug 2018
Timeline
Senior Process Engineer
Sea-Bird Scientific
09.2023 - 12.2025
Production Engineering Supervisor
Sea-Bird Scientific
03.2022 - 09.2023
Production Engineer
Sea-Bird Scientific
03.2016 - 03.2022
Senior Technician
Wetlabs Inc.
04.2009 - 03.2016
Associate Degree - Mathematics
Linn-Benton Community College
B.S. - Electrical Engineering
Da Nang University of Science and Technology