1. CRAIG OESER
Belmont, CA 94002
Tel: (510)374-0465
Email: craig.oeser@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/craigoeser
Senior NPI Operations Engineer
Change leadership to transition engineering designs into manufacturable products, ready for volume production.
Brings technical product understanding and operational experience needed to coordinate a successfulproduct
launch.
Experience Summary:
 Supplier Development- creates winning alliances with qualified global suppliers, at lowest cost.
 Design Coordination- actively engages engineering communication to assure that application
requirements are achieved within the manufacture’s process capability.
 Operational Capability- provides the operational support needed for cost-effective production and on-
time delivery performance that meets customer needs.
 Metrics Development and Monitoring- practiced at implementing appropriate controls for capable,
repeatable processes.
Career Experience:
SunPower, Richmond/San Jose CA New Product Introduction & GCM roles 2010– 2017
NPI Global Commodity Manager 2016-2017
 Added Electrical and Fastener,Global Commodity Manager roles (~$125M spend)
 Managed Supplier Selection, Business Allocation, and Strategic Development issues
 Developed VMI agreements to manage lead-time risk
New Product Introduction (NPI) Operations Engineer 2010-2016
 Managed mechanical and electrical component design evolution through the Supply Chain using a
formal production release process. Effective in team communication of both technical and
operational requirements.
 Managed supplier selection and product development activities on severalmajor product launches
that generated billions in revenue.
 Drove 30-50% cost out with each successfullaunch, through a combination of design and sourcing
improvements.
General Electric, Fremont, CA Supply Chain Management Roles (details below) 2002– 2009
Led profitable growth and successfultransition of this manufacturing site into the GE Sensors group. GE Fremont
is a Semiconductor MEMS Fab and component assembly business known for Pressure Sensor innovation.
Developed a robust supply chain for a blood pressure,sensor module that is the standard for the industry.
Process Improvement Leader, Global Supply Chain 2007- 2009
 Achieved ~5% annual productivity cost savings for the plant (~$3M), leading cross-functional teams
through innovative changes in process,automation, and subcontract manufacturing.
 Evaluated and managed top global supply chain projects — product transfer proposals, capital
investment plans, and cost reduction projects.
 Resolved key customer applications issues as a team leader, using 6 Sigma and Lean tools.

2. Site Operations Manager 2002-2007
Focused functional team efforts under tight budget constraints. Responsible for site financial performance.
Used GE tools to drive cost reduction and efficiency through structured processes,measurement, and
reviews.
 Reduced cycle time 40%, improved labor efficiency 25%, and yield by 20%, by driving Lean
Manufacturing on a growing product line.
 Focused functional teams to minimize distractions and optimize group performance.
 Consistently near the top of the list for GE group, site operating performance (gross margin &
inventory).
NovaSensor, Fremont, CA (before GE acquisition) Materials and Manufacturing Mgr. 1994– 2002
Delivered a professional Materials/Supply Chain process to this engineering oriented, growth business.
 Created reliability in the supply chain by developing strategic supply partnerships, clarifying
specifications, and implementing effective formal planning systems.
 Reduced both shortages and inventory while radically improving delivery performance.
 Developed a Thailand contract manufacturer alliance that allowed for multiple, successfulproduct
transfers. Directly managed this key supplier as volumes grew beyond a million units per month.
 Maintained cost effective,local operations by reducing labor cost through factory automation and
effectively utilizing capital equipment.
Other Experience:
 ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems – Operations Champion for two implementations,
hands-on user in planning and data analysis.
 Planning and Master Scheduling – Success in Materials, Production, and Capacity planning, as well
as, Sales forecasting and budget development.
 Logistics Management – coordinating efficient material movement across the globe.
 High & Lowvolume production experience – electronic components and custom systems.
 Chemical Processing and Mechanical Assembly operations experience - Wafer FAB and package
assembly.
Education:
MBA San Francisco State University, San Francisco CA
BS Economics University of Pacific, Stockton CA