Yoav Schatzman
Senior NPI Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager Dublin, Ireland
Bridging the gap between R&D innovation and global commercial scale. Specializing in high-yield medical devices, complex intraocular surgical robotic arms, and EV chassis suspension systems.
Chronological Milestones
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NPI Project Manager | Dublin, Ireland
Directing the transition of complex, hybrid electromagnetic surgical systems and robotic modules from advanced R&D to cleanroom manufacturing. Leading process improvements for laser welding and disposable accessory bundles.
NPI Project Manager | Israel / Dublin
Medical device NPI project manager for complex ophthalmic surgical robotic arms. Led multi-disciplinary systems integration and managed the team of integrators under ISO 13485.
Product Engineer | Tel Aviv, Israel
Defined and wrote PRD/MRD requirements for consumer smart IoT products. Managed R&D-to-production transfer for Alpha and Beta versions, compiling DMR/DHR and setting assembly QC.
Technical Product Owner & NPI Project Manager | Tel Aviv / Global
Technical lead and product owner. Spearheaded 4 worldwide manufacturing line ramp-ups (Alubin, RH, Delphi, Linamar) and established service centers in the EU & US. Managed FDA/CE/MDR regulatory compliance.
Process Engineer | Kiryat Gat, Israel
Process and tool engineer in the Lithography department. Served as the technical leader for a team of 5 integrators. Directed cost reduction (DFC) projects yielding over $1M annual savings.
R&D Engineer | Tel Aviv, Israel
Conducted SolidWorks design, prototyping, and solution analysis. Spearheaded NPI tasks including DFM, SOW, DHR, ECO, and IQ/OQ/PQ verification.
"High-end engineering is not simply achieving lab success. It is designing systems robust enough to be manufactured 10,000 times globally, with bulletproof yield, under strict international regulations."
Technical Matrix
A comprehensive overview of my core competencies, organized by engineering domain.
Design & PLM
- SolidWorks
- SolidWorks PDM
- Windchill PLM
- CAD Modeling
- DMR/DHR Management
- ECO/FAI/MRB Loops
Manufacturing Processes
- Extrusion
- Precision Welding
- Forging
- Swiss-type Machining
- Injection Molding
- Coating & Adhesives
Standards & Compliance
- FDA Class II Regulations
- ISO 13485 Standard
- TUV Certification
- IQC/OQC Verification
- IQ/OQ/PQ Protocols
Case Studies
Deep dives into multi-systems engineering challenges, product ownership cycles, and transitioning R&D designs to commercial manufacturing.
Ophthalmic Surgical Robotic Arms
Directed NPI integration, tooling design, and manufacturing compliance validation for multi-million dollar ophthalmic surgical arm assemblies.
FDA Class II Medical Device Commercial Launch
Administered SolidWorks PDM architecture and executed critical validation tests on laser-welding setups for disposable medical accessory launch lines.
Automotive Wheel Suspension & EV Platforms
Spearheaded end-to-end NPI launch and product requirements (PRDs/MRDs) for shock-absorbing wheel suspension products across global factories.
Characteristics & Athletic Drive
Systemic Execution Core
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS
Utilizing rigorous Statistical Process Controls (SPC) and performance modeling to make definitive architectural engineering choices.
LEAN NPI RUNTIME
Directing product development using structured waste elimination, DFM pipelines, and modular manufacturing configurations.
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LINK
Connecting advanced physics research teams with global manufacturing plants and regulatory bodies (FDA, CE, TUV).
Elite Physical Focus
Applying the same mental toughness required for complex systems engineering to open-sea endurance swimming, marathons, and triathlons.
Victorian Restoration
Restoring Victorian-era structural properties with thermodynamic building energy rating (BER) upgrades, applying structural analysis to historic envelopes.
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Let's build something exceptional.
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