You're seeing this page as if you were . The main menu is still yours, though. Exit from immersion
Jean-Luc FringeliJF

Jean-Luc Fringeli

Fractional COO | Electronics and Medical devices

1 000 €/jour
Morges, CH
15 ans et +

Délai de réponse moyen : 1h

À propos de Jean-Luc

I help hardware and medical device SMEs transform innovation into scalable, profitable operations. As a Fractional COO or VP Engineering, I step in when companies need to:
  • Move from prototype to industrialization
  • Structure engineering and operations
  • Build or fix supply chains
  • Improve margins and delivery predictability
  • Scale internationally
I combine engineering depth, manufacturing expertise, and financial discipline to align product, operations, and business performance.

My experience spans the full product lifecycle; from early feasibility and architecture decisions to supplier selection, industrialization, regulatory readiness, and low- to mid-volume manufacturing across US, Europe and Asia.

Typical engagements include structuring development roadmaps, de-risking supply chains, leading cross-functional projects, and acting as a trusted partner to management teams at the intersection of engineering, operations, and business. I am used to working in ISO 13485 environments and with international, multi-site teams.

My approach is pragmatic, structured, and execution-focused, with an emphasis on clear decision-making, risk reduction, and long-term value creation.
  • Français

    Bilingue ou natif

  • Anglais

    Bilingue ou natif

  • Espagnol

    Notions

Accepte de travailler sur site
Morges (jusqu’à 50 km)

Expériences

  • MDS+ – R&D and Manufacturing services in Singapore
    Group Director
    janvier 2020 - Aujourd'hui (6 ans et 5 mois)
    Singapore
    MDS+ is a design, development, and manufacturing services group with a presence in Singapore, Switzerland, the UK, and China. The firm supports product creation from concept through industrialization, with a focus on regulated products such as medical devices and high-end electronics, combining engineering excellence with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 13485).

    As Group Director, the company grew by 7 times in 5 years. I am responsible for:
    - Holding end-to-end responsibility for company performance, including P&L, client portfolio, and operational delivery.
    - Building the business model, service offering, and team structure supporting hardware and medtech product development.
    - Shaping and executing the strategic direction of MDS+, driving growth across Europe and Asia.
    - Leading cross-functional teams in delivering product development, regulatory readiness, and supply-chain solutions for hardware and medtech clients.
    - Advising founders and engineering leaders on roadmap definition, risk management, manufacturing strategy, and international scaling.
    - Representing the firm in ecosystem partnerships (e.g., enterprise and innovation agencies), strengthen quality and operational disciplines, and support major organisational initiatives such as quality audits and leadership expansion.
    Corporate strategy Business plan Talent acquisition
  • Philip Morris International
    Technical and Innovation consultant
    CONSEIL & AUDIT
    janvier 2020 - mars 2025 (5 ans et 2 mois)
    Temasek, Singapour
    - Supported knowledge transfer to support the expansion of engineering and development capabilities in China.
    - Scouted emerging technologies and external innovations relevant to next-generation products roadmap.
    - Defined and proposed development and execution strategies for new technologies, aligning technical feasibility, organizational readiness, and business objectives.
    Management de l'innovation Technical project management Product Development Innovation
  • Philip Morris International – Consumer
    Manager of Mechanical Development and Projects
    INGÉNIERIE MÉCANIQUE
    janvier 2014 - décembre 2019 (5 ans et 11 mois)
    Neuchâtel, Suisse
    Led the transfer of the IQOS electronic device from PMI’s Switzerland-based R&D center to Asia, establishing and scaling an R&D and industrialization hub in Singapore. Responsible for this technology transfer, I drove the full development lifecycle from industrialized design and engineering through verification, production transfer, manufacturing qualification, and ramp-up to millions of devices per month.

    Attracted by the engineering challenges, I worked on extreme miniaturization, high-end cosmetic quality, and a 350 °C heating technology designed to operate safely in consumers’ hands. In parallel, I expanded the Asian supply chain, particularly in China, and held full budget accountability for projects exceeding USD 100 million.
    Technical project management Project Management Office (PMO) Supply chain

Recommandations

Soyez le premier à recommander Jean-Luc

Contribuez à la réussite de ce freelance en partageant votre expérience de collaboration avec lui.

Ces profils de freelance correspondent également à vos critères

AgathaA

Agatha Frydrych

Backend Java Software Engineer

4.7

(3)

2

BaptisteB

Baptiste Duhen

Fullstack developer

4.6

(4)

5

AmedA

Amed Hamou

Senior Lead Developer

4

(2)

7

AudreyA

Audrey Champion

Web developer

4.3

(3)

4

Formations

  • MBA
    University of California, San Diego
    2010
    MBA in Entrepreneurship
  • B.Sc in Engineering
    HES Switzerland
    2002
    Mechanical engineering

Certifications

  • Green belt
    Six Sigma
    2014

Compétences

Catégories