Rolando Cavazos
About Rolando Cavazos
Rolando Cavazos serves as the Division Vice President of New Product Development at Spectrum Brands, Inc., a position he has held since 2019. He has a robust background in engineering and product development, with experience across multiple companies and a focus on innovation strategies.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Rolando Cavazos has been serving as the Division Vice President of New Product Development at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2019. He has held various roles within the company, including Sr. Director and Director of New Product Development from 2016 to 2018 and 2012 to 2016, respectively. His tenure at Spectrum Brands spans over a total of five years in Madison, Wisconsin, where he has focused on innovation strategies and collaboration in product development.
Education and Expertise
Rolando Cavazos earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from TECNOLÓGICO DE MONTERREY, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA from Oakland University between 2003 and 2006. His expertise includes defining innovation strategies and applying New Product Development (NPD) tools to facilitate successful product launches.
Background
Cavazos has a diverse professional background, beginning his career as a Preventive Maintenance Intern at General Motors from 1996 to 1999. He then worked as a Product Engineer at Mattel, Inc. for three months in 1999. His experience continued at ITT Inc. as a Design Engineer and Applications Engineer from 2000 to 2007, followed by roles at Creata as Sr. Product Engineer and Engineering Manager from 2007 to 2012.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Rolando Cavazos has demonstrated a strong ability to manage product development for global platforms. His work has involved extensive manufacturing experience across the USA, Mexico, and China. He is recognized for his skills in systems integration and guiding products from conception to market introduction, contributing to company growth initiatives.