Steen Vann

About Steen Vann

Experienced leader with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, quality assurance, engineering, and manufacturing operations across diverse industries. Skilled in navigating both LMHV (low-mix, high-volume) and HMLV (high-mix, low-volume) production environments to deliver operational excellence. Proven success collaborating with domestic and international contract manufacturers to strengthen partnerships, optimize supply chains, and accelerate product development.Extensive background in sourcing critical components and spare parts to support manufacturing operations and new product launches. Strong background driving global NPI and R&D initiatives, resolving complex supply chain challenges, and implementing supplier quality improvements that reduce non-conformance costs. Recognized as a hands-on problem solver, team leader, coach, and mentor with a consistent record of delivering measurable results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Key Skills• Global Manufacturing & Sourcing: EMS, ODM, OEM, JDM partnerships; RFx execution (RFI, RFQ, RFP); supplier negotiation, audits, development, and continuous improvement• R&D & Product Development: Support for US/Global R&D, NPI/NPD, product modernization, cost reduction, VA/VE, sustaining engineering• Quality & Process Improvement: PPAP, Lean, Six Sigma, APQP; supplier quality management; reducing non-conformance costs• Technical Expertise: Electrical/electronics, electro-mechanical, mechanical, PCB/PCBA, connectors, wiring harnesses, cable assemblies, LED fixtures, semiconductors, IT/network security devices, spare parts/components• Manufacturing Processes: Tooling, stamping, molding (injection, compression, thermoforming), casting (die, sand, permanent mold), extrusion, forging, welding• Leadership & Team Development: Building and leading diverse teams, staff training, coaching, mentoring, problem-solving• Regulatory Compliance: EAR, ITAR, FDA standards for medical and industrial products• Systems & Tools: SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Windchill, CAD platforms (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Pro/E, Inventor), GD & T

Experience

1. Global Sourcing & Procurement Manager

   Fluke Health Solutions

   Jan 2023 — Present · Everett, WA, US

   Led new product development sourcing for biomedical products, partnering with R&D and NPI engineers to accelerate innovation and support VA/VE initiatives.• Built strategies and relationships with EMS, OEM, PCB/PCBA suppliers, and outsourced partners• Developed electronic component integration strategies across semiconductor technologies and product platforms• Managed sourcing for electro-mechanical, plastic injection molding, die-casting, and stamping processes• Established key agreements (NDA, MSA, JDA, Stocking) to support R&D, NPI, VA/VE, and sustaining activities• Directed component strategy development and execution with EMS providers, OEMs, and distributors, delivering annual cost savings• Negotiated long-term supplier agreements, drove cost reductions, and led supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives

Education

• Southern Polytechnic State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Skills

• Engineering Management
• Product Development
• Design for Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Manufacturing
• Sheet Metal
• Six Sigma
• Lean Manufacturing
• Product Design