Howard Wong

Howard Wong serves as the Director of Operations at ZYGO Corporation since March 2018, leading a team of 5 direct reports, 8 group leads, and 45 technicians across 9 departments. Wong has a strong background in operational excellence, contributing to significant improvements in performance, inventory management, and the implementation of a safety-focused 5S program. Prior experiences include roles such as Manufacturing Manager at Hardin Optical Company, where Wong coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals, and Manager of Component Products at Rochester Precision Optics, overseeing various optical production processes. Wong's extensive career in the optical manufacturing industry includes significant positions at L-3 Communications, Inrad Optics, Circon AMCI, Meopta USA, and Infrared Optics, demonstrating a wealth of expertise in manufacturing, engineering, and team leadership.