John McKenna

Manager Process Engineering @MACOM

Lowell, MA, US

Manages a team of 8 engineers responsible for the processing of Si, GaAs, and InP substrates through wafer fabrication for such technologies as RF & Microwave, lightwave components, lasers and amplifiers/ diodes for applications in wireless networking and communication, aerospace and defense, and optical networking.• Proactively drives people management responsibilities including hiring, training, coaching, compensation planning, and performance management by effectively supporting their career development through coaching and guidance.• Create plans for multiple development projects and deploy resources commensurate with operational requirements. • Directs the adoption of structured problem solving principals, such as DOE, 8D, PMFEA, and DMAC at a factory level to consistently deliver quality products through systematic resolution of issues and continuous improvement of practices and procedures.• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to all areas throughout the factory. Key Achievements• Lead the task force which resolved a lines down stoppage by finding root cause through application of the methodologies and root cause analysis tools.

University of Massachusetts- Lowell

Graduate Certificate, VLSI Design and Fabrication

Fairfield University

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Liberal Arts

University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering