Richard Rothey
Manager, Industrial Qa Engineering- Service @ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions
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WORK HISTORY
Manager, Industrial Qa Engineering- Service @ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Leading Multi-Disciplinary Engineering & Operations for Global Cardiac Device ServiceDirect a 48-person engineering and operations organization responsible for servicing life-saving cardiac medical devices across global markets. Manage cross-functional teams including 13 Engineers (Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality, Mechanical), 2 IE Technicians, Document Control, and a 30-member Final Inspection team in a highly regulated environment.• Delivered 5% annual labor and material cost reductions for six consecutive years through strategic prioritization and resource reallocation to high-impact initiatives.• Expanded global service capacity by 15% while supporting multiple product versions by executing a multi-year strategic roadmap aligned with market demand• Reduced time-to-fill critical engineering roles by 30% by architecting a multi-level talent pipeline, including technician-to-engineer pathways and a structured mentoring program• Secured and managed Service Operations capital budget, partnering with executive leadership to justify automation, capacity, and infrastructure investments.• Achieved zero missed patient shipments during complete facility relocation—managed end-to-end execution including operational sequencing, layout design, and contingency planning, delivered on time and under budget• Decreased global device returns by 20% by expanding strategic service capabilities in international locations• Technical leader for SCADA-based energy management systems and advanced visual inspection for anomaly detection
EDUCATION
West Virginia University
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Elizabeth Forward High School
Diploma, College Prep
SKILLS
ABOUT RICHARD ROTHEY
I solve complex operational challenges in high-volume manufacturing environments—and I\'ve been doing it for over 20 years.As Manager of Industrial and Quality Engineering at ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions, I lead a 48-person multidisciplinary organization responsible for ensuring life-saving medical devices move efficiently from our facility to patients who depend on them. My team has delivered 5% annual cost reductions for six consecutive years while expanding global service capacity by 15%—proving that efficiency and growth aren\'t mutually exclusive.What drives my approach:Operational excellence starts with people. I\'ve reduced time-to-fill critical engineering roles by 30% by building talent pipelines that include technician-to-engineer pathways and structured mentoring programs. When engineers understand the \"why\" behind core principles—not just the \"how\"—they become problem-solvers, not just task-executors.I\'m obsessed with eliminating waste. Whether it\'s leading a full-scale facility relocation with zero missed patient shipments, redesigning a manufacturing line to cut assembly time by 42%, or implementing corrective action systems that generate $2.5M in savings, I focus on making processes leaner, safer, and more scalable.My track record includes- Scaling production capacity while supporting multiple product versions across global sites- Managing CapEx budgets and justifying automation investments to executive leadership- Driving 20% reductions in device returns through strategic service capability expansion- Implementing SCADA-based energy management and advanced visual inspection systems- Maintaining OSHA compliance and leading workplace ergonomics improvementsCredentials: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)| Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Project Management Professional (PMP)| OSHA 30I\'m passionate about manufacturing leadership roles where I can deploy lean principles, mentor engineering teams, and drive measurable bottom-line impact. If you\'re tackling challenges in facility optimization, capacity planning, or building high-performing engineering organizations, let\'s connect.
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