Susu C.

I lead hardware product development from early concept validation through production readiness, working directly at the interface between product definition and manufacturing execution. My scope typically begins before formal NPI—supporting feasibility evaluation, supplier capability assessment, and development planning—then extends through structured stage progression and production ramp preparation. Key responsibilities include: Translating product requirements into manufacturable system architecture and supplier strategy Defining build sequencing, validation priorities, and stage exit criteria Aligning mechanical, electronics, and supply chain dependencies before scale commitment Reviewing cost structure and risk exposure prior to tooling and production investment Driving validation builds toward production-ready configuration I operate at the product decision layer—ensuring that engineering intent, supplier capability, and launch timing converge before irreversible scale. My background spans consumer electronics, structural mechanical systems, automation-linked production programs, and regulated hardware environments.

Project Type & Complexity Served as China-side program lead for a high-complexity hardware NPI, covering both new battery product development and a custom automated production line, supporting Google’s coin-cell battery program from early prototype through EVT/DVT. Key Complexity Drivers Dual-track development: product NPI + purpose-built automation line Cross-border coordination between Google HQ and China-based suppliers Strict safety, reliability, and manufacturing readiness requirements Large, multi-disciplinary organization under tight schedule control My Role & Ownership Led a 50-person cross-functional team spanning engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers Owned program structure, milestone planning, and execution alignment across EVT/DVT phases Drove vendor qualification, material readiness, and pre-MP build governance Established risk mitigation plans, build exit criteria, and corrective action processes Outcome Delivered a high-visibility product launch on schedule Validated automated production systems with stable yield and line efficiency Achieved manufacturing readiness and compliance with Google’s quality and reliability standards

Project Type & Complexity Owned the full lifecycle of outdoor hunting electronics (GSM-based devices) from RFQ and commercial definition through EVT/DVT/PVT and mass production. Key Complexity Drivers Products operating under harsh environmental and reliability conditions Multi-factory sourcing and cost breakdown across electronics, mechanical, and assembly vendors Large cross-functional organization supporting parallel product variants My Role & Ownership Led a ~35-person cross-functional team, implementing stage-gate plans and risk registers Owned BOM structure, tooling schedules, and supply assurance across vendors Directed quality planning including control plans, defect containment, and reliability testing Coordinated packaging, logistics readiness, and post-launch change control Outcome Successfully launched multiple customized GSM products Achieved on-time delivery with stable yields and positive client feedback Established repeatable execution processes across suppliers

Project Type & Complexity Led end-to-end hardware NPI programs for BOA’s L/S dial product line, managing the full lifecycle from RFQ → EVT → DVT → PVT → MP, across China-based suppliers and U.S. headquarters. Key Complexity Drivers Multi-phase NPI with tight mechanical tolerances and cosmetic requirements Cross-functional coordination across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain Multi-vendor setup covering tooling, molding, and soft-goods Ramp readiness under schedule, yield, and reliability constraints My Role & Ownership Served as project owner for build planning, ramp readiness, and timeline control Translated design intent into manufacturable specifications through DFM reviews, FA approvals, and pilot builds Established supplier KPIs and QC checkpoints (incoming / in-process / outgoing) Negotiated MOQs and lead times; resolved production risks to stabilize ramp Outcome Successfully launched six new L/S dial products on schedule Achieved stable production quality and improved supplier collaboration Met BOA’s quality and reliability targets through controlled NPI execution