Kathy Hill
About Kathy Hill
Kathy Hill is a Senior NPI Project Coordinator at Fluke Corporation, where she has worked since 2018, managing engineering change orders and supporting product releases. With extensive experience in project coordination and collaboration across various departments, she has a strong background in utilizing multiple systems and ensuring configuration control.
Work at Fluke Corporation
Kathy Hill has been serving as the NPI Project Coordinator, Sr. at Fluke Corporation since 2018. In this role, she coordinates engineering change orders, ensuring that part procurement aligns with project schedules and budgets. She provides essential support to both Engineering and Marketing teams for the release of new products. Hill is responsible for creating Bills of Materials and item numbers, which are critical components of the product development process. Her work involves collaboration with various internal departments, including purchasing, cost accounting, order entry, and shipping, to facilitate smooth operations.
Previous Experience at NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC.
Before joining Fluke Corporation, Kathy Hill worked as an NPI Project Coordinator, Sr. at NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. from 2016 to 2018. During her two years at NETSCOUT, she gained valuable experience in project coordination and product release processes. This role helped her develop skills that she later applied in her position at Fluke Corporation. Hill's background in project coordination spans several years and includes significant contributions to product development and engineering processes.
Long Tenure at Fluke Networks
Kathy Hill previously spent 33 years at Fluke Networks, where she also held the position of NPI Project Coordinator, Sr. from 1983 to 2016. Her extensive experience at Fluke Networks provided her with a deep understanding of the company's processes and tools. This long tenure allowed her to build strong relationships with various teams and suppliers, enhancing her project management capabilities. Hill's experience at Fluke Networks laid the foundation for her current role at Fluke Corporation.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Hill studied at Skagit Valley College from 1980 to 1982. Her education provided her with foundational knowledge that supports her career in project coordination. Hill's expertise includes utilizing multiple systems such as ERP, MRP, PLM (Oracle Manufacturing and Oracle Configurator), and PDM. She also employs WTICS, a custom tool tailored to Fluke's processes. Her proficiency in these systems is essential for maintaining project schedules and documentation control.
Collaboration and Communication Skills
In her role, Kathy Hill collaborates with teams located both within the United States and internationally. She engages with outside suppliers as necessary and processes new revisions to documentation to ensure compliance with ISI 9001 configuration control standards. Hill utilizes communication tools such as Outlook and Lync, along with Excel for data management, to facilitate effective collaboration across departments. Her ability to work with diverse teams is a key aspect of her role.