Type Of Business:
Semiconductor equipment manufacturer
Expertise:
Business process optimization; Information technology interfacing
Hobbies/Sports:
Tennis; Cooking Indian cuisine; Bicycling
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering (1990); Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Boston University (1985); Various Professional Development Workshops
Affiliations Awards:
The Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc.
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her intellectual curiosity and perseverance, as well as her continued dedication to procedural excellence and improvement.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her interest in engineering, which developed while she was in high school; her older brother was studying engineering and gave her problems to solve. Her first job in the industry came as an automation engineer working on defense aircraft engines at General Electric Company.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Grier's work has resulted in an increase in efficiencies every year over for the last five years. Since she joined Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc., the company's annual program development has risen by 50 percent. Varian's equipment is used by major corporations such as Intel Corporation, Samsung, Toshiba America, Inc. and Motorola Mobility Inc.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Leading a successful department which continuously improves efficiency in the company's engineering processes and controls the integrity of product designs; Ensuring that all design processes are safe and efficient; Providing technical support for the engineering programs; Negotiating contracts for software support, outsourcing and supply chain renewals; Managing the acquisition of domestic product design companies
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Grier plans to continue working to expand her company while maintaining its status as a lean organization. She will create additional opportunities for promoting efficiency.