Joshua Jose Vazquez
About Joshua Jose Vazquez
Joshua Jose Vazquez serves as the Director of Engineering and Manufacturing at Tower Products Incorporated, a position he has held since 2017. With a background in electronics and engineering, he has extensive experience in manufacturing processes and team leadership.
Work at Tower Products
Joshua Jose Vazquez has served as the Director of Engineering and Manufacturing at Tower Products Incorporated since 2017. In this role, he leads a team of 60 professionals, including 7 managers, overseeing various manufacturing and engineering functions. His leadership has contributed to significant operational improvements, including achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate and a 42% cost reduction through process enhancements. Vazquez has also been instrumental in developing products that comply with legal regulations such as FCC, TSCA, RoHs, Reach, and conflict mineral compliance.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Vazquez worked at Veeco as a Test Engineer Level 2 from 2015 to 2017 and as a Final Test Lead from 2010 to 2015. His earlier experience includes a role as a Vacuum/Optical Technician at Smiths Detection from 2005 to 2010. Additionally, he served in the United States Marine Corps as an Infantry member from 2000 to 2003. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad range of technical skills and leadership experience.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Jose Vazquez has a solid educational background in engineering and business. He earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology from Dutchess Community College from 2002 to 2004. He furthered his studies at the University of Arkansas Grantham, obtaining an Associate of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology in 2015 and a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology in 2017. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management at the same university, which he began in 2019.
Achievements in Engineering and Manufacturing
Vazquez has made notable contributions to engineering and manufacturing processes throughout his career. He successfully implemented and maintained ISO9001 Certification through internal audits, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and data analysis. His strategic planning and culture change initiatives led to the site shipping the highest number of tested tools in the company's history. These achievements reflect his commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.