William (Dan) Barker
Riverdale,UT
Summary
Results-oriented Electronics Manufacturing professional with wide experience spanning 19 years. Adept at overseeing the entire manufacturing lifecycle, from design for assembly and prototyping to assembly and quality control. Expertise in optimizing production processes, reducing defects, and ensuring adherence customer, industry, and quality standards. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, department collaboration, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled in troubleshooting and implementing effective solutions to enhance efficiency and output. Seeking a role to leverage my industry knowledge and technical experience in contributing to the success of an innovative electronics manufacturing team.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Engineering
EMS Solutions
Ogden, UT
01.2013 - 02.2023
- Completed and trained assembly and rework of PCBAs to IPC standards for J-STD-001 as a CIS, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620. Certified team to J-STD-001 as a CIT
- Led team of Process and Program Engineers in SMT, THT, Wire/Cable departments.
- Evaluated, specified, and procured equipment, tools and materials for Automated SMT, Hand Soldering, and THT processes.
- Maintained compliance in AS9100 / ISO 9001 and ISO 13484. Took part in auditing processes for certification and recertification.
- Part of SME team for ERP and Quoting software tool implementation
- Implemented cost saving initiatives for PCB procurement resulting in $1.1M saving over three years.
- Worked closely with sales team as technical liaison, led customer tours, and communication.
Adjunct Professor
Davis Applied Technical College
Kaysville, UT
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Instructed class of 20+ students in many industrial automation maintenance functions
- Emphasized and expanded Soldering course
- Taught and updates course material to include IPC standards and practices
- Evolved course material to include automated SMT equipment maintenance
Senior Process Engineer
EMS Solutions
Ogden, UT
04.2008 - 01.2013
- Led team of production operators both in SMT department as well as THT department
- Programmed and maintained FUJI SMT equipment
- Programmed and maintained AOI equipment for SMT inspection
- Created processes for efficient automated and touch labor production flows
- Trained for and completed touch-up, repair, rework of PCBA's SMT and THT to J-STD-001 specifications
SMT Production Specialist
EMS Solutions
Ogden, UT
04.2005 - 04.2008
- Operated SMT production equipment from start to end of line.
- Inspected PCBAs visually as well as with AOI.
- Touch-up, repair, rework of PCBA's SMT and THT.
- Troubleshot process indicators and adjusted process accordingly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Davis High School
Kaysville, UT01-2006
Industrial Automation
Davis Applied Technology College
Kaysville, UTSkills
- Technical Leadership
- Process development
- Windows OS, O365, ERP, MRP
- IPC-A-610
- IPC/WHMA-A-620
- J-STD-001 (previously CIT and CIS)
- AS9100 ISO 9001, ISO1 3485 standards experience
- Engineering and process documentation interpretation
- Manufacturing Processes
- Customer communication
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Davis Applied Technical College
01.2014 - 01.2015
Vice President of Engineering
EMS Solutions
01.2013 - 02.2023
Senior Process Engineer
EMS Solutions
04.2008 - 01.2013
SMT Production Specialist
EMS Solutions
04.2005 - 04.2008
High School Diploma -
Davis High School
Industrial Automation
Davis Applied Technology College
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