James Parks

Director, QA – Power Tools/accessories Product Development at Harbor Freight

James Parks has an extensive background in engineering and product development within the power tools industry. James has held various managerial positions at companies like Stanley Black & Decker, Rain Bird, and Harbor Freight Tools, where James led teams responsible for creating innovative tools and bringing them to market. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech, their expertise lies in new product development, sustaining engineering, and quality assurance. James has a proven track record of successfully implementing new ideas into mass production and creating groundbreaking products like the DW746 table saw and professional cordless drills.

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Timeline

  • Director, QA – Power Tools/accessories Product Development

    August, 2023 - present

  • Sr. Manager Product Development QA

    July, 2018