Mark Dydyk

About

Engineering and operations executive with 20+ years of success leading high-impact transformation initiatives across the semiconductor, medical device, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Offers fractional leadership and advisory support to growth-stage, mature, and private equity-backed organizations seeking to optimize plant operations, restructure engineering programs, or scale manufacturing systems. Consistently delivers cost reduction, process excellence, and team capability development in time-bound, high-stakes engagements. Brings a pragmatic approach to performance improvement, from lean diagnostics and yield optimization to global program deployment and turnaround leadership. Known for building trust quickly, mobilizing cross-functional teams, and generating measurable business outcomes. Ready to step in and solve urgent problems or stabilize operations during leadership transitions. Stepping Into Complex Challenges and Accelerating Performance Outcomes • Directed a $150M wafer fab buildout and process qualification—delivered on time and on budget. • Reduced scrap by 50%, saving approximately $2.5M annually through Lean Six Sigma automated visual inspection overhaul. • Quadrupled output of the laser battery bond process in two years, enabling a high-demand product launch. • Consolidated 19 global plants to 14, unlocking about $21M/year in savings at Henkel.

Experience

• Fractional Executive · Self.10-01-2025 –

  I provide fractional executive consulting to small and medium-sized companies, driving operational transformations and enhancing leadership effectiveness. • Develop and implemented strategies using continuous improvement tools to optimize operations. • Engage with teams to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. • Offer tailored solutions that align with the specific needs of startups and growing businesses.

• Interim Process Engineering and Quality Manager · Heraeus06-01-2025 – 09-01-2025

  Served as interim leader to stabilize operations and improve production metrics in a precision manufacturing environment. Managed a 16-person team, defined performance strategies, and drove execution of key initiatives to enhance yield, reduce rework, and support engineering development while resolving urgent line-down and quality issues. • Directed improvement strategy across yield, rework, and capacity initiatives during a 90-day engagement. • Managed 7 engineers and 9 technicians to deliver quality and operational gains. • Led resolution of urgent factory floor issues, including MRB and equipment downtime.

• Director of Engineering And Operations · Medtronic02-01-2023 – 04-01-2025

  Led a 24/7 semiconductor operations facility with 66 employees, managing engineering, operations, and maintenance. Spearheaded lean and Six Sigma initiatives, modernized equipment platforms, and built engagement systems that improved on-time delivery, reduced scrap, and enhanced workforce morale. • Achieved $2.5M in annual savings via overhaul of automated optical inspection criteria. • Boosted on-time delivery from 80% to 97% within 1.5 years. • Reduced NCRs by 50%, increasing product quality. • Launched New SPEA test platform and implemented closed-loop direct labor feedback program. • Transferred processes from obsolete to modern equipment platforms.

• Senior Engineering Manager · Medtronic10-01-2019 – 02-01-2023

  Managed a 24/7 team of 25 engineers and technicians supporting the LINQ II product line. Oversaw high-volume production, yield enhancement, and equipment qualification across critical device manufacturing stages. • Quadrupled output of laser battery bond process over two years. • Reduced final cycle time by 88%, from 18 to 2 days. • Increased laser battery bond yield by 20%. • Cut bonder qualification time from 3 months to 3 weeks.

• Engineering Program Manager · Medtronic08-01-2017 – 10-01-2019

  Directed fab expansion programs and CAPA for Wafer Scale Operations. Improved equipment health, implemented automated material traceability, and enhanced vendor response times to bolster operational reliability. • Implemented automated material traceability system, eliminating NCMRs. • Upgraded fab infrastructure, including gas farms and chemical delivery systems. • Reduced vendor response times from weeks to <2 days for critical equipment. • Secured LINQ II equipment readiness with zero delays attributed to equipment infrastructure.

• VP Process Technology & Interim CEO · Crocus Technologies03-01-2014 – 04-01-2017

  Oversaw a $150M greenfield wafer fab build and startup. Delivered global ISO certifications and successful process transfers of cutting-edge TAS Magnetic sensors. • Delivered fab and equipment build on time and on budget. • Produced thousands of magnetic sensor prototypes. • Achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification across 3 global sites. • Navigated geopolitical and cross-cultural challenges.

• Director of Program Management · Crocus Technologies12-01-2011 – 03-01-2014

  Led TAS-Magnetic sensor process integration through an IBM partnership. Delivered technology transfer and recipe development for successful prototype execution. • Produced thousands of TAS-Magnetic Sensor prototypes. • Managed IBM-Crocus development partnership and knowledge transfer. • Supported fab readiness for downstream commercialization.

• Director of Operations Projects and Global Quality · Henkel Electronics12-01-2008 – 12-01-2011

  Led global operations transformation post-acquisition. Consolidated manufacturing footprint and standardized quality systems across sites. • Consolidated 19 plants to 14, saving $21M/year. • Drove process equivalency and customer alignment through whitepaper validation. • Completed transformation ahead of schedule with a $30M budget. • Cut time-to-4D by 40%, 8D score improved 30%, and customer complaints down 25%.

• Die Prep / Lasermark Technology Development Manager · Intel01-01-2006 – 12-01-2008

  Led a team at Intel to develop die prep technology for next-gen CPU technologies, including ATOM (Intel's smallest form factor to date). • Implemented cost reduction projects, including an enlarged beam optics upgrade with auto-kerf. • Developed wafer singulation defect reductions, improving product reliability and reducing scrap.

• Plant Manager and Process Engineering Manager · Ablestik Laboratories04-01-2003 – 01-01-2006

  Led a team of 150 staff in manufacturing, warehouse, process engineering, planning, and maintenance at Ablestik Laboratories. • Implemented quality improvement initiatives resulting in Intel's preferred quality supplier award in 2006. • Oversaw the implementation of barcode technology and 5S methodology to enhance operations.

Education

• Arizona State UniversityBachelors, Chemical Engineering

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