Beacon MedTech Solutions has announced the hiring of Henri Asselin as vice president of engineering and technology. In this role, Asselin will be responsible for leading the company’s engineering team, playing a critical role in driving Beacon MedTech Solutions’ program management, technology, tooling and automation efforts.
In this new role at the company, Asselin will focus on building out an engineering and technology team that is committed to delivering customer solutions. Additionally, he and his team will be responsible for managing and executing on key programs, in addition to implementing best practices and effective processes that support the company’s long-term growth strategy and plans. Engaging with teams across Beacon MedTech Solutions from engineering to production and sales, Henri will also lead quoting and new product introduction (NPI) functions to ensure that successful execution and launch of new programs.
“I am excited to join Beacon MedTech Solutions and am looking forward to working alongside customers and team members to accelerate the delivery of critical products through our vertically integrated solutions,” said Asselin. “The Beacon MedTech team works hard to deliver exceptional services, engineered solutions and quality products on time, and I am eager to drive innovation and successful programs with them.”
Asselin brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in program and project management, engineering, tooling, design, and manufacturing operations. He previously held roles at Westfall Technik, Viant Medical, Corning Life Sciences, Quantum Leap Packaging, Johnson & Johnson, and Precision Tool & Molding.
“Henri is an experienced industry professional who will play a key role in providing Beacon MedTech customers with groundbreaking solutions and ensuring new programs are successfully executed and launched in collaboration with Medical, Bio-Pharma, and Life Sciences customers across North America,” said Bob May, CEO of Beacon Manufacturing Group. “We are very fortunate and thrilled to have Henri join the Beacon MedTech Leadership Team and look forward to having him lead our engineering, program management, technology, tooling, and automation efforts.”