John Lewczak

Current

• Product Safety and Compliance Officer at Motorola Mobile Devices

Past

• Engineering Manager at Motorola Mobile Devices
• Engineering Section Manager at Motorola; Commercial, Government, Industrial Solutions
• Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Motorola; Mobile Data Systems

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Education

• University of Chicago

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Industry

Telecommunications

John Lewczak’s Summary

A seasoned engineering professional with extensive multidisciplinary experience surrounding the development and manufacture of state-of-the-art radio telecommunications equipment. This experience spans test systems engineering, quality assurance/systems, and regulatory affairs related to this industry. With experience both as an individual contributor and a technical manager, applies an incisive yet sensitive, consultative approach to meeting/exceeding customer expectations and resolving their concerns.

John Lewczak’s Specialties:

• Proven ability to manage complex projects.
• Builds and maintains effective teams.
• Broad experience, including New Product Development, Software, Manufacturing, and Design Verification.
• Deep experience in international regulatory affairs.
• Extensive Quality Assurance background.
• Well versed in statistical/analytical methods.
• Works effectively with a diverse array of people, from the factory floor to the executive suite.
• Highly customer focused.

John Lewczak’s Experience

• Product Safety and Compliance Officer

  Motorola Mobile Devices

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MOT; Telecommunications industry)

  January 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)

  Directed product regulatory compliance planning and certification efforts for iDEN, CDMA, GSM, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices for distribution in the United States, Canada, Europe, and other regions, as well as associated on-going compliance activities. This included RF, EMC, Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC), and Disability Access requirements. Interfaced extensively with the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Office of Engineering and Technology concerning product filings, certification methods, and reporting. Position also entailed ensuring product compliance to worldwide environmental requirements, as well as key product safety considerations.

• Engineering Manager

  Motorola Mobile Devices

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MOT; Telecommunications industry)

  October 1998 — January 2008 (9 years 4 months)

  Led three engineering teams involved in the mechanical, environmental, electrical, and acoustical design validation of all iDEN radio products during their development, as well as the management/expansion of multi-million dollar test facilities required. Managed the test capabilities roadmap to support new product release plans, and test solutions and/or process enhancements in support of business needs. Participated in the FCC Type Approval process for new iDEN products, including Permissive Changes. Spearheaded obtaining Full Quality Assurance Approval (under Annex IV of the EU TTE Directive, then under Annex V of the R&TTE Directive) for the design and manufacturing facility, thus enabling the design and marketing of radio products intended for the European market.

• Engineering Section Manager

  Motorola; Commercial, Government, Industrial Solutions

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MOT; Telecommunications industry)

  December 1991 — October 1998 (6 years 11 months)

  Managed a 10-person engineering team tasked with conducting all design validation and verification activities, including reliability and fitness-for-use assessments, for Motorola portable and mobile two-way radio products in development throughout the Sector. These included iDEN cellular phones as well as commercial, industrial, and governmental two-way radio products. This required building maintaining, and managing a multi-million dollar environmental test laboratory, as well as the creation and dissemination of a worldwide Motorola Environmental Performance Quality Standard.
  In this capacity I was responsible for the development of new product quality plans, the development and management of test process improvement roadmaps, and advanced reliability and product performance test techniques. I played a key role in obtaining and maintaining ISO-9001 certification for the Plantation facility.

• Senior Manufacturing Engineer

  Motorola; Mobile Data Systems

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MOT; Telecommunications industry)

  September 1989 — February 1991 (1 year 6 months)

  Had sole responsibility for all technical aspects of Factory operation, including the investigation and resolution of customer field issues. To accomplish this, I managed the efforts of a small task force, comprised of six engineers and technicians. During my incumbency, Motorola decided to relocate all Mobile Data operations, whereupon my responsibilities shifted toward the management of the transfer of manufacturing operations to other Motorola sites, as well as that of a third-party Contract Manufacturer.

John Lewczak’s Education

• University of Chicago

  A.B. , Physics , 1979 — 1983

Additional Information

John Lewczak’s Interests:

Interested in new technologies and their application, in particular where they are applied to solve new problems. Personal interests include mountain biking, hiking, and travel.

John Lewczak’s Groups:

American Society for Quality (ASQ)

•    Motorola Alumni
•    Motorola - Plantation, FL
•    Mobile Conformance Test
•    ASQ Southwest Florida Section 1530

John Lewczak’s Honors:

• American Society for Quality Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.

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