R OBERT J ANTZ

Tustin, CA 92782 | 949-433-8702 | robert.f.jantz@gmail.com

Qualifications for Leadership in R&D/Engineering

Possesses an extensive background in engineering/manufacturing program management, new product development (NPD), and new
business development. Familiar with the medical products, aerospace, and industrial process control industries. Known as an innovative
problem solver, astute negotiator, and motivational team leader capable of communicating complex concepts to all levels of stakeholders.
Excels in leveraging resources and creating advanced technologies to fuel market share, revenue, and profit growth. Adept at identifying
opportunities to reduce costs, shorten development cycles, and enhance operating performance. Has authored several whitepapers and
been awarded multiple patents. Expertise spans:
Strategic/Enterprise Planning Project/Portfolio Management Startups/Turnarounds Organizational Restructuring Offshoring
Business/Enterprise Architecture Optimization Policy/Procedure Development Process Improvement Software Development
Supplier Relations Proposal Preparation Contract Negotiations Intellectual Property (IP) Generation Lean Manufacturing

C AREER T RACK
Vice President of Engineering, ROSEMOUNT (a subsidiary of Emerson Process Management), Irvine, CA
2005 to 2016
Promoted to this role three years after being hired as Director of Engineering. Led 65+ onshore/offshore engineers, functional managers,
project/program managers, R&D, and support staff in the timely execution of development projects emphasizing instruments and sensors
for liquid and combustion analysis for the process control industry. Controlled E&D spend and budget of $10M. Supported product
roadmap and portfolio strategy. Prepared and delivered presentations to Emersons Electric CFO, CTO, and CEO regarding engineering
accomplishments and future direction. Directed PhD resources in researching sensing technology for liquid analysis and combustion as
well as evaluating competitive/emerging technologies for potential adoption.
Established and expanded a low-cost engineering center in Pune, India to augment existing NPD capabilities and support software/
firmware/hardware development and testing, producing annual savings of $1.4M. Enhanced communication via teleconferencing.
Reconfigured the entire engineering organization to provide dedicated, end-to-end support for NPD, sustaining engineering, and
agency certification activities. Expedited response time to sustaining engineering issues and customer complaints 20%.
Enabled leading-edge wireless and sensor technology to be developed and commercialized in record time of 9 months (versus historical
average of 30 months) by instituting processes to streamline development and leveraging another business units resources.
Enhanced market share penetration and growth potential by working with product management to identify technologies for development
to satisfy unmet customer needs. Played a key role in propelling annual sales from $40M to $130M+.
Cut standard instrument cost from $300 to $130, reduced time to manufacture, and improved gross profit from 40% to 70% by optimizing
supply chain efficiency and introducing common instrument platforms and modular designsan approach adopted by two other units.
Increased patent applications 27% by implementing a process for early identification of potential IP.
Negotiated with management at certification groups, such as UL, CSA, TV, FM ATEX, and IECEx to accelerate certification activities.
Recommended the purchase of a 3D printer; achieved ROI in one year while slashing rapid prototyping time from weeks to hours and
saving $245K annually.
Served on a business harmonization team supporting the Irvine, Mexico, and India facilities in the areas of project time tracking/reporting,
ECR/ECO process management, and engineering library management.
Substantially reduced the negative impact of working in silos and improved the efficiency of all functional groups 15-20% by encouraging
open, cross-functional communication between all levels of the Irvine, Minnesota, Mexico, and India facilities.
Uncovered potential acquisition targets, conducted due diligence, and managed resulting integration into the company.
Engineering Group Director, INVENSYS-TRICONEX, Irvine, CA
2003 to 2004
Hired to address issues involving agency compliance, increasing on-shore engineering costs, and low staff motivation. Administered an
$8M budget; identified and managed capital spend. Led 50+ mechanical, electrical, and software development engineers in developing
products and systems for critical control/safety and turbomachinery applications for heavy industry, focusing on the design and manufacture
of triple redundant safety systems.
Designed a plan to establish an India-based manufacturing center expected to produce first-year savings of $450K.
Totally overhauled engineering department procedures to ensure compliance with NRC and TV requirements and audits.
Elevated morale and increased productivity by regularly communicating with staff. Defined personal career growth plans for every
engineer on staff and conducted technical training to bolster group capabilities.
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R OBERT J ANTZ

Tustin, CA 92782 | 949-433-8702 | robert.f.jantz@gmail.com

C AREER T RACK , C ONTINUED

Senior Engineering Program Manager, NEWPORT CORPORATION, Irvine, CA
2002 to 2003
Directed the development and execution of OEM programs for the systems engineering business. Identified and developed new markets
and business opportunities. Spearheaded numerous OEM design engineering jobs for military, medical, and semiconductor industry
customers. Interacted regularly with sales and customers to define and fulfill requirements and ensure customer satisfaction throughout
program execution. Supervised ~15 mechanical, electrical, software, and optics engineers.
Refocused engineering resources on development projects and revitalized multiple stalled projects.
Converted a troubled OEM account into a $2.2M annual revenue stream and a major player in the medical device industry by guiding
the team to make design changes/corrections that exceeded expectations, leading to a follow-on contract worth $2.7M annually.
Director of R&D Engineering, SECHRIST INDUSTRIES, Anaheim, CA
1997 to 2002
Managed ~12 mechanical, electrical, and software engineers and related staff in designing and developing medical hyperbaric chambers
and infant/pediatric ventilators. Controlled a $1.5M operating budget. Revised and streamlined engineering operational procedures and
processes for greater efficiency. Held team meetings, reviewed testing data, and enforced new operating standards.
Readied the organization for ISO certification, including instituting required processes.
Negotiated a licensing agreement with MIT for new technology. Led development and subsequent commercialization activities,
achieving a first-year revenue stream of $1.7M.
Accelerated product development cycle time for a new neonatal ventilator from 36 months to 19 months, which produced $260K+ in
development cost savings and allowed for early market introduction.
Trimmed supply chain costs 15% by cultivating key supplier relationships.
Senior Project Engineer/Engineering Manager, BECKMAN-COULTER, Brea, CA
Prior to 1997
Recruited to develop and commercialize new capillary zone electrophoresis technology and the companys flagship general chemistry
analyzer. Led 26 mechanical, electrical, software, and optics engineers in NPD. Managed supplier relationships, performed supplier
audits, and enforced the companys supplier procedures. Administered multimillion-dollar project budgets.
Recovered lost schedule time for an existing development project, elevated morale, and achieved timely delivery by forming task-specific
project sub-teams.
Brought the capillary zone electrophoresis product to market in less than 12 months11 months ahead of historical averagesetting
a new company record.
Slashed production cost to develop the flagship chemistry analyzer by $23K+, increasing profitability of the instrument.
Previously performed in technical and managerial roles with Hughes Aircraft Company and Honeywell.

E DUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, California State University, Fullerton, CA

P UBLICATIONS
Oxygen Sensor with Advanced Oxide Electrode Materials International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, ISSN
1778-5608
Zirconia Potentiometric Oxygen Sensor Activation Using NEMCA
Oxygen Gas Sensing Technologies A Comprehensive Review
Comprehensive Assessment of Oxygen Gas Sensing Technologies
Aged Zirconia Electrochemical Oxygen Sensor Activation and Re-Activation Using NEMCA Smart Sensors, Measurement and
Instrumentation, ISSN 2194-8410, ISBN 978-3-319-21071-3
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