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STEPHEN NEFF

METHUEN,MA

Summary

Accomplished Senior Engineering Manager with a proven track record within the industry, excelling in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration. Spearheaded process development initiatives, achieving significant cost savings and enhancing team productivity. Skilled in management, process engineering, and team leadership; consistently surpassing performance targets through innovative solutions and imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Process Development

Analog Devices Federal, LLC - (Formerly: Hittite
01.2004 - 03.2024
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
  • Established strong relationships with business unit, program managers, and customers, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
  • Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations for rapidly changing environments with ease.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
  • Championed process improvement initiatives that led to significant cost savings without compromising on quality standards.
  • Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.

Project Manager

Nortel Networks (Formerly: CoreTek)
05.2000 - 01.2003
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Lead major process development activities on complex assemblies leading to successful packaging solutions.

Process Development Engineer

Intel Corporation (Formerly: Digital Equipment Cor
12.1986 - 05.2000
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and achieve operational excellence.
  • Streamlined manufacturing processes by conducting thorough analysis and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Improved product quality for customer satisfaction with rigorous process optimization and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals for new equipment purchases; negotiated favorable contract terms resulting in cost savings for the organization.
  • Developed robust protocols for new products, ensuring seamless integration into existing manufacturing lines.
  • Participated in design review meetings, offering insightful feedback on manufacturability concerns during early product development stages.
  • Contributed to patent applications, showcasing novel approaches to process development challenges.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
  • Developed robust protocols for new products, ensuring seamless integration into existing manufacturing lines.
  • Assisted in root cause failure analyses following production disruptions, leading corrective action implementation efforts.
  • Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
  • Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.

Education

Manufacturing Engineering

University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA

Skills

    Proficient Process Knowledge

    Engineering Management

    Problem Resolution

    Process Improvement

    Strategic Planning

    Design Review

    MRB/TRB Senior Member

    ECN Review/Signature

    Stage-Gate Review/Release

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Statistical Data Analysis

    Team Leadership

    Training and Peer Development

    Technical Proficiency

    CAPEX Development Lead

    MIL-STD, MIL-PRF, JEDEC, IPC

    Security Clearence

Additional Information

Software Skills:

  • AutoCAD
  • JMP
  • Minitab
  • Visio
  • Microsoft 365
  • Confluence
  • JIRA

Timeline

Senior Manager, Process Development

Analog Devices Federal, LLC - (Formerly: Hittite
01.2004 - 03.2024

Project Manager

Nortel Networks (Formerly: CoreTek)
05.2000 - 01.2003

Process Development Engineer

Intel Corporation (Formerly: Digital Equipment Cor
12.1986 - 05.2000

Manufacturing Engineering

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

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