One World, One Industry: IPC APEX EXPO 2025 Marks a Special Anniversary Year
Nolan’s Notes: Your Golden Ticket
The Knowledge Base: Challenges and Considerations of Harsh Environments
SMTC Corporation COO Appointed to the AME Board
September 25, 2020 | Globe NewswireEstimated reading time: 1 minute
SMTC Corporation, a global electronics manufacturing services provider and winner of Frost & Sullivan’s 2019 Best Practices Award for Customer Value Leadership in the Electronics Manufacturing Services Industry, announced today that Rich Fitzgerald, SMTC’s Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME) Board of Directors.
“We are pleased to have Rich join the Executive Committee of AME’s Board of Directors. Rich has proven to be a valuable member of our leadership team since his appointment in February 2020 as a director-at-large,” said Kim Humphrey, AME President & CEO.
“I am honored to be selected to join the Executive Committee of AME’s Board of Directors. I look forward to continuing to contribute to AME’s mission in my new capacity and sharing my experience with others in the organization,” said Rich Fitzgerald, SMTC Chief Operating Officer.
As SMTC’s COO, Fitzgerald is responsible for managing SMTC’s global operations, spanning from oversight of facilities and production to design and engineering, and sourcing and supply chain. Prior to this role, Fitzgerald held senior leadership roles in supply chain and operations management at Avnet, Qual-Pro Corporation and CTS Corporation. Earlier in his career, Fitzgerald was an integral part of the Lean Manufacturing implementation team at Intel Corporation. Prior to joining Intel, he was a commissioned officer and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Fitzgerald earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Maryland – Robert H. Smith School of Business.
Share on:
Suggested Items
The Test Connection Inc. Promotes Melanie Rutkauskas to Director of Operations for The Training Connection, LLC
03/11/2025 | The Test Connection Inc.The Test Connection Inc. (TTCI), a leading provider of electronic test and manufacturing solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Melanie Rutkauskas to Director of Operations for The Training Connection, LLC (TTC-LLC). With her extensive background in operations management, accounting, and customer relations, Melanie brings a wealth of experience and leadership to her new role.
Critical Manufacturing to Show You Might Need a New MES for Making Industry 4.0 A Reality at IPC APEX EXPO 2025
03/10/2025 | Critical ManufacturingCritical Manufacturing, a leader in advanced Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and a subsidiary of ASMPT, will show visitors to IPC APEX EXPO 2025 that the company’s MES - complete with extensive features specific to the electronics industry - can serve as a true Industry 4.0 platform. Any electronics manufacturer looking to turn its vision of digital transformation from concept into reality should prioritize visiting Critical Manufacturing at ASMPT SMT Booth 1813.
DuPont’s Ellen Mager Recognized as 2025 Women MAKE Award Honoree
03/10/2025 | DuPontDuPont proudly announced that Ellen Mager, Site Leader at the DuPont New England Manufacturing & Technology Center (NEMTC) in Marlborough, Mass., has been honored as a recipient of the Manufacturing Institute’s Women MAKE Award.
Exhibitor Registration and Speaker Applications Now Open for NEDME 2025
03/10/2025 | NEDMEThe Northwest Electronics Design & Manufacturing Expo (NEDME) is gearing up for its 2025 event, and exhibitor registration is now open! Taking place on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Wingspan Event & Conference Center at Westside Commons in Hillsboro, Oregon. This year’s keynote speaker is Quantum Computing hardware expert Jim Clarke.
Siemens Boosting U.S. Investments by Over $10 Billion for American Manufacturing Jobs, Software and AI Infrastructure
03/07/2025 | SiemensSiemens is ramping up investments in the U.S. to support and benefit from America’s industrial tech growth. “The industrial tech sector is the basis to boost manufacturing in America and there’s no company more prepared than Siemens to make this future a reality for customers from small and medium sized enterprises to industrial giants,” said Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG.