• Lead NPI and NTI cost engineer for AR wrist wearables (EMG input device for smart glasses, and smart watches).

• Delivered more than $100M cost reduction across all the wrist products portfolio through deep-dives conducted on BOM (PD,EE) MVA, Capex and OCOGS.

• Lead Monthly Cost/SPOR reviews with leadership and XFN for Wrist portfolio.

• Used multiple AI tools for cost benchmarking and product tear downs. Ex: Speaker module cost across consumer electronics to understand key cost drivers, cost-feature trade-offs and volume sensitivity. (Source: Techinsights)

• Managed cost of highest volume product at Amazon Lab126 (FireTV remotes), and delivered more than $70M cost reduction through product tear downs, benchmarking competitor products, and by introducing new suppliers after thorough evaluation.

• Developed SPOR (Supplier Plan Of Record), and ramp plan for FireTv streaming products, including PRQs to qualify alternate VN sources.

• Collaborated with Electronics Contract Manufactures, and managed B-suppliers.

• Reduced BOM, MVA, and CapEx costs through strategic TCO planning, negotiations, and should cost models (including molding tools).

Key Components managed: Mechanicals (plastic injection molded housings, compression molded keypads, die-cuts, sheet metal), PCB, Audio, Actives, and Passives.

o Managed a team of 4 direct reports and supported a team of 50+ engineers for Alpha & Beta Builds.

o Reduced Air Freights, resulting in an annual savings of $300k (2014).

o Developed a model to forecast 7 years of QSK95 Logistics & Warehousing expenses.