Eran Fuchs

Experience

1. Senior Director of Engineering

   MKS Inc.

   Apr 2017 — Present · CA

   Lead full product development life cycle of complex opto-mechanical, electro-optical and metrology systems through cross-functional management delivering products to target quality, schedule, cost and manufacturability of NPI and IRAD programs, sustained support, business development and customer communication. • Manage a team of systems, mechanical, optical, electrical and software staff from technician to Ph.D. level. • Implemented design practices and controls follwing ISO 9001, RoHS, CE compliance guidelines including SOW, FMEA, gated PDP, Design for Manufacturing, Serviceability, Reliability and Cost (DfX) utilizing waterfall and agile program management methodologies as well as lean six sigma principles across semiconductors, flat panel display, life sciences and medical device industries. • Slashed product development NRE costs by 25% and contributed to MQP improvement from historically 18% high to < 1% through risk management and continuous improvements programs. • Achieved an average reduction of time to first prototype of 40% by implementing early risk identification and mitigation approach, targeted MVP (Minimum Viable Prototype/Product) evaluation, dedicated in-house rapid design, analysis, machining, tests and validation processes as well as strong Voice of Customer (VOC) representation. • Lead strategic roadmap and seed programs to diversify the company’s portfolio, penetrate new and growing markets and establish competitive edge. Design wins offered upwards of $180M revenue and over 30% YoY increase in RFP opportunities from key customers. • Maintain, develop, and grow the engineering team by encouraging innovation, personal and professional development, focused recruiting and promoting culture of accountability, ownership, and excellence.

Education

• Aveta Business Institute

  Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Master's degree, Ocean Engineering

  1994 — 1996

• Six Sigma Global Institute

  Agile Scrum Master

• Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

  1986 — 1991

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ocean Engineering

  1996 — 1999