Robert (Bob) Edge, Jr.

Experience

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  IBM

  Oct 2014 - now

  7/2010 – current- Director, Worldwide Server & Solutions Fulfillment, ISC EngineeringResponsible for full portfolio of IBM servers & solutions, working with Systems & Technology Group on delivery of customer order fulfillment. Business scope includes seven country locations globally, and IBM’s x86, iClusters, Power Systems, PureSystems, and System z Mainframes.10/2003 – 6/2010- Senior Engineering Manager, High-End Systems (Poughkeepsie, NY)Responsibilities include fully integrated engineering mission for high-end IBM servers System-z, and High-End System-p Manufacturing engineering and new production introduction, Quality engineering and customer install performance, Industrial engineering & facility layout, systems test and test code delivery, packaging engineering, and worldwide floor-control logistics (MFS) for ISC global manufacturing. Responsible for worldwide engineering leadership for Montpellier France, Dublin Ireland, Singapore,and direction to Brazil Flextronics for high-end systems manufacturing, test, and quality.1999 – 10/2003- Business Area Manager, Large Panel Assm & Test, Microelectronics Division (Poughkeepsie, NY)Responsibility for 3 shift operations including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and new product introduction of IBM high-end processor, I/O, and feature printed circuit boards. Included Management of supply/demand, inventory, customer interfacing, cost, quality, and profit performance. Established first OEM Merchant customer account for this business area to improve profitability.1990 – 1999- Senior Operations Manager, High-End Module Mfg, Microelectronics (Poughkeepsie, NY)Responsible for 3-shift operations including manufacturing process controls & production, new product development, quality assurance, and tooling maintenance support. Managed transition of mission from captive IBM supplier to OEM product mix (’93-’99) working with Microelectronics Tactical Marketing. Show less

  • Director, Worldwide Server & Solutions Engineering, Integrated Supply Chain

    Dec 1982 - now

  • Director, WW Server & Solutions Fulfillment, IBM Systems Engineering

    Oct 2014 - Jul 2021
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  Freelance

  Jul 2021 - now

  Retired

  Enjoying retirement after an incredible career with IBM!