Eric Stemen has over 20 years of experience in process development for batteries and capacitors. As Manager of Battery Process Development at Boston Scientific, he led cross-functional teams to develop new battery models on time and under budget. He implemented risk management tools and defined budgets. Previously as Manager of Capacitor Process Development, he developed project timelines and mentored staff. He has a background in welding engineering and has held various process development roles with a focus on new product development, process validation, and manufacturing improvements.

1. Eric Stemen
Eric.Stemen@bsci.com
(612) 991-6484
EXPERIENCE
Boston Scientific Corporation Arden Hills, MN
Manager, Batteries Process Development 2013 – Present
• Led multiple cross-functional efforts for process development, manufacturing, design, supplier development,
operations, and quality to ensure battery projects met project metrics for performance, cost, and timing for the
higher level project. Efforts included completing Gen 2.0 S-ICD implantable build readiness on time with an
aggressive schedule.
• Responsible for representing and communicating battery project status updates to cross-functional teams and
upper management.
• Led process validation, DAT, and DVT efforts required to gain regulatory agency approvals.
• Implemented use of risk register tool to identify risks and severities with stakeholders, and manage risks in
terms of optimized benefit. Allowed effective formation of alternate path and decision points to guide team
towards best design for performance and manufacturability.
• Responsible for leading SWO/SWR build planning activities including timing, quantity, operator staffing,
equipment readiness, inventory, and build status.
• Defined and managed capital ($1.75M, $150k) and expense ($3.0M, $4.2M) budgets for new model
development of ICM and LCP batteries.
• Worked with finance and supplier development teams to develop COGS models for new models. Challenged
supplier development team to re-quote ICM prototype cans, leading to unit cost reduction of 57%.
• Accounted for quality, lean manufacturing, and vertical integration considerations to support good
manufacturing and operations tools for production readiness.
• Led team through completion of design change peer reviews and regulatory documentation during
development cycle.
• Drove cross-functional effort to complete first MES implementation on battery tachy line.
• Maintain ownership and updates of Process Risk Analysis and Corporate Process Validation procedures.
Manager, Capacitor Process Development 2011 – 2013
• Analyzed critical path and developed timeline to implement NG2.5 model concurrently with NG3. Efforts
included establishing supply agreements with tooling vendors to expedite and prioritize deliveries to ensure
adherence to schedule.
• Prepared and presented status reports for upper management to ensure alignment of team objectives and
timelines with company objectives.
• Utilized Microsoft Project to develop project timeline, balance resource time, and communicate progress to
program deliverables.
• Developed and mentored staff to grow within their assigned positions. Provided guidance on adherence to
procedures and training requirements.
• Successfully completed implementation of NG3 and NG2.5 models $450k under planned budget of $2.4M for
capital expenditures.
• Completed work with international vendor (including travel) to establish operating and quality parameters of
new sintered aluminum anode material.
Principal Engineer, Process Development 2007 – 2011
• Completed multiple validation and product development efforts at US and Irish facilities, to strengthen
experience and drive cross-functional, multi-site development efforts.
• Planned build schedule and coordinated efforts with team members to support validation completion for
Cathode Factory.

2. • Owned design and validation of new laser welding processes from prototype to production phase.
Senior Engineer, Process Development 2005-2007
• Completed Project Aurora component qualifications for capacitor materials.
• Resolved difficult vendor issues through use of strong technical background and diplomacy to re-align an
automation project with company needs. Automated laser equipment was completed as originally specified
and successfully installed at research and development facility.
Greatbatch Medical Clarence, NY
Process Engineer, Capacitor Research and Development 1998-2005
• Concurrently completed the development of four new models in a compressed time frame that reduced
normal model development time by 50%
• Introduced new methods of capacitor design and assembly that increased product energy performance by
28%. Six related (6) patents granted.
• Responsible for the specification, installation, and qualification of capitalized laser welding equipment in
excess of $1.6 million. Production volume capacities increased from 500 units per week to 5000 units per
week through "ramp-up" accomplishments.
• Utilized Six-Sigma Green Belt skills to successfully solve welding related product quality issue. Efforts
resulted in a reduction of specific customer returns to a level below 0.1%.
• Completed internal audits as Certified Internal Auditor per ISO 9001:2000 standards.
• Selected by management and peers as company “All-Star” for dedicated performance.
EDUCATION
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
• Masters of Business Administration, 2014
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
• Bachelor of Science, Welding Engineering, 1997