David Steele
Director of Engineering; Process Engineer
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About
Accomplished Engineering Director and Manufacturing Process Engineer with many years of expertise in leading engineering teams, managing complex projects, and driving process improvements across manufacturing, optical, automotive, MEMS, and semiconductor industries.
Proven ability to optimize production processes using Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, improve yield, and spearhead cross-functional collaborations. Adept at providing leadership in both small and large-scale manufacturing environments, with hands-on experience in defect analysis, tool installation, and vendor management. Skilled in leading teams through the design, process development, and realization of high-volume manufacturing (HVM) projects.
Experience
Twenty years in semiconductor, MEMS, wafer fab engineering
5 years automotive, 5 years optical manufacturing
Education
BSEE, UC Davis, College of Engineering
