Pawina Techo

Component Engineer Manager / Principal

HP Inc.

11.2022 - Current

Led comprehensive component sourcing initiatives for audio-video conferencing hardware, significantly reducing product costs while adhering to strict quality, regulatory, and compliance standards
Example projects include Studio G62 (HP-Poly Next-Gen Codec), Studio X30 (Video Bar), EagleEye Digital Extender (HDBaseT Product), VVX1500 (UC Phone), SoundStation2 (SS2 Speakerphone), VVX IP Phone Series, EagleEye Cameras, and Studio P21 Display
Orchestrated change processes, managing ECO and MCO phases from initiation to revision control, ensuring meticulous regulatory and stakeholder compliance
Analyzed Product Change Notifications (PCNs) to assess impacts on existing designs, ensuring continuous functionality and compatibility across product lifecycles
Directed End-of-Life (EOL) part management, evaluating technical specifications, identifying second sources, and coordinating alternative part evaluations with design and factory teams
Acted as primary liaison for ODM/CM partners on all component-related issues, including cost reductions, alternate sourcing, quality issues, and production line support, ensuring seamless component management and reducing risks of supply disruptions
Centralized engineering part library management through Allegro ORCAD CIS to support global engineering teams and streamline part documentation
Collaborated closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering teams to ensure component compliance with regulatory and manufacturing standards, reinforcing brand's commitment to excellence
Developed extensive understanding and maintained close daily collaboration with Supply Chain team, leveraging a strong network of relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers across Asia
Demonstrated excellent supplier relationship management skills to secure reliable, high-quality components and negotiate favorable terms
Ensure adherence to Environmental (ROHS, REACH, TSCA, Prop 65) and Safety (UL, TUV, CE, CCC), to ensure components met all necessary and other regulations reinforcing the brand’s commitment to environmental responsibility
Demonstrated wide-ranging sourcing expertise, adept at procuring both cost-effective and cutting-edge components to support innovative design concepts
Cost Reduction Initiatives: Successfully drove sourcing strategies that decreased product costs by X% while maintaining high-quality and regulatory compliance, contributing to competitive pricing of Poly product line
Global Supplier Network: Built and maintained strong relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers across Asia, enabling reliable component sourcing and negotiation leverage
Quality Assurance & Compliance: Collaborated closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering teams to ensure component compliance with regulatory and manufacturing standards, reinforcing brand's commitment to excellence