Faye Barbula
Escondido
Summary
Dynamic leader with over 13 years of experience in managing complex projects under tight deadlines. Detail-oriented and process-driven, consistently delivering results through strong follow-through. Expertise in analyzing challenges and implementing innovative solutions. Proven track record of enhancing processes, boosting team performance, and achieving measurable business outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer Group Leader
ASML San Diego
San Diego
01.2022 - Current
- Lead a team of engineers (14 people), delivering complex, multi-phase new product introduction projects for high-volume manufacturing.
- Devised, evaluated, implemented and oversaw multiple manufacturing projects of large scope from planning to completion.
- Implemented and drove plans to upgrade cleanroom facilities and layouts to fit the needs of new machines and tools needed to support growing manufacturing capabilities.
- Fully responsible for hiring, onboarding, establishing measurable goals, coaching, conducting regular performance evaluations, and providing constructive feedback to ensure high team performance.
- Direct all project and product phases, including product design input, tooling design, and facilities upgrades to support early testing, execution, and hand-off to sustaining engineers.
- Monitored team performance to ensure adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Drive collaboration across engineering, design, facilities, and suppliers to achieve broader organizational objectives.
- Proactively identify high-impact challenges to product delivery; lead mitigation planning, and implement preventive measures.
- Influence executive stakeholders and internal teams to adopt scalable standards and improved project methodologies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex engineering issues effectively.
- Facilitated communication between departments for project alignment.
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
ASML San Diego
San Diego
09.2018 - 01.2022
- Designed and implemented manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues during design and early phases of production.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify and eliminate recurring manufacturing challenges.
- Developed and maintained process documentation for standard operating procedures.
- Led and mentored junior engineers on best practices and safety protocols that promoted independence across the team.
- Delivered complex projects in highly technical environments with focus on quality, safety, and operational priorities.
Sr. NPI Engineer
Kyocera
San Diego
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Analyzed root causes of product failures using various testing methods.
- Conducted detailed investigations on rejected products and product performance issues.
- Implemented corrective actions based on analysis results to improve product reliability.
- Developed failure analysis reports and presented results to management team.
Industrialization Engineer
Katerra
Scottsdale
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided detailed operating procedures to ensure process efficiency and sustainability for delivering pre-fabricated components to speed up construction builds.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline engineering processes and workflows.
Process Engineer
Kyocera
San Diego
12.2012 - 05.2016
- Designed and executed testing protocols for new materials and processes.
- Led projects focused on reducing waste and improving sustainability efforts.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas of improvement and reduce costs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA12-2011
Skills
- Product development to HVM
- Project leadership
- Staffing, training, and performance management
- Cross-functional stakeholder leadership
- Risk identification and mitigation strategies
- Process optimization and change management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MS Project
- MS Excel
- SharePoint
Certification
ASML Early Career Advancement Program - 2023
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer Group Leader
ASML San Diego
01.2022 - Current
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
ASML San Diego
09.2018 - 01.2022
Sr. NPI Engineer
Kyocera
08.2017 - 09.2018
Industrialization Engineer
Katerra
05.2016 - 08.2017
Process Engineer
Kyocera
12.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo