Engineer Manufacturing

Al Kracke

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Cell phone: 612-***-****

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Career Summary:

A versatile Engineer with experience leading the introduction of a variety of equipment, products

and processes into both the manufacturing and test lab environments. Has worked as

Manufacturing Engineer, Test Engineer and Controls Engineer for a number of well-known

companies including Hutchinson Technology, Wagner Spray Tech, Medtronic and Seagate thus

building diverse work experiences and a well-rounded technical background.

Considerable experience in areas such as special equipment, requirements planning and

specification, design, construction, scheduling, installing, testing and tracking job costs. While at

Seagate, was responsible for the design, programming, construction and installation and

performance of 400 computer-controlled machines in Minnesota and Malaysia. And, while at

Wagner, implemented a LabVIEW-based data acquisition system, requiring detailed software

requirements for the applications vendor and thorough testing against those requirements. Wrote

the user manual and trained lab personnel to use the application.

Successfully direct efforts of other engineers and technicians in implementing software

development and machine installation. Skilled in bringing the interests of diverse stakeholders

together to ensure buy-in and success.

Strong commitment to the value of continuous improvement and professional development as

evidenced by taking more than 25 courses at Hennepin Technical College. Areas of study pertain

to the manufacturing and business environment and include Programming, Data Base

Development and Queries, Computer Networks, CAD, CNC, Hydraulics and PLC programming.

Summary of Qualifications:

• New product introduction. DFMA input and concept stage, process development and

documentation, training production personnel.

• Fixture, tooling and equipment. Design, selection, justification, installation and prove in.

• Project management. Projects of wide scope and complexity.

• Problem solving. Developing solutions to problems affecting cost, quality and safety.

• Production support. Resolve manufacturing problems. ECOs, NCMR.

• Cost reduction. Use systematic approach to find yield improvement opportunities.

• Product Testing. Conduct tests for product evaluation and agency approval.

• Data analysis. Process monitoring (SCADA). Use statistical methods to aid decision-making.

• CAD/solid modeling. Auto CAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Pro Engineer Wildfire 3.0

• Familiar with Lean and Six Sigma fundamentals and tools.

• Computer programming. Software development life cycle. Procedural and Object Oriented.

PLCs. Access, SQL and relational database design.

• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical and digital principles.

• Good communication skills. Communicating appropriately within the organization, customers,

suppliers. Give presentations as needed.

• Able to handle multiple priorities.

• Team leadership ability.

• Proficient in MS Office - Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Visio.

Experience Highlights

2008-2009 Controls Engineer, Hutchinson Technology Inc. Re-write machine control software

using Delta Tau’s PMAC to support yield improvement. Develop detail plan to cope with phase

out of obsolete Adept robot. Revise Lotus Notes Obsolete Component procedure to assure timely

response.

2002-2007 Test and Instrumentation Engineer, Wagner Spray Tech. Conduct product tests.

Develop and build PC controlled Data Acquisition Systems. Write user manuals and train lab

personnel in use of Data Acquisition Systems. Implement remote data logging over company

Intranet. Support instrumentation needs including sensors and calibration. Develop test fixtures

and test equipment as required.

2001-2002 Project Manufacturing Engineer, Contract – Medtronic/Aerotek. Develop clean room

floor layout proposals to achieve management goals, often requiring resolution of conflicting

interests of stakeholders. Schedule and supervise installation of new equipment in clean room.

Conduct equipment installation qualification.

2000-2001 Consulting Engineer – Electromed, Inc. Test new medical device and generate test

reports. Develop and document test procedures per SOPs. Validate that manufacturing process

will deliver the desired quality and comply to GMPs, FDA and UL requirements.

1997-2000 Manufacturing Engineer – Banner Engineering. Responsible for transferring photo-

optic sensors from design to production. Provide DFMA input during new product development.

Develop manufacturing processes. Implement tooling and fixtures. Conduct initial device builds.

Provide production support to resolve manufacturing problems as needed in pre-production and

production runs. Use Pro-E to analyze product problems, design fixtures and illustrate

manufacturing processes.

1980-1997 Process Development Engineer-Seagate, Inc. Responsible for developing precision

machining methods and equipment for thin film recording heads used in disk drives. Develop and

support computer controlled bar lapping including programming, network management, data

collection and process monitoring. Introduced SCADA to monitor 400 machines producing 4

million sliders per week. Responsible for all facets of bar lapping process in U.S.A. and Malaysia.

Conduct transfers to global manufacturing facilities. Conduct weekly telephone conference with

overseas team members to resolve issues. Oversee other engineers and technicians in software

development and machine construction and implementation. Process troubleshooting,

improvement and cost reduction. Support implementation of new products and technologies.

Justify capital equipment expenditures for expansion.

Education: BSME University of Nebraska

Other Training:

Electronics (Digital and Analog Circuits); Programming (HP Basic, C, C++, LabVIEW,Microsoft

Visual Studio, CNC G-code); Software design and development;

Networks (Novell, NT, UNIX, Client Server, HTML);

Design of Experiments (DOE); Regression Analysis; SQC statistics; Tagucci Methods;

Project Management; Failure Mode Analysis; K.T Problem Solving;

ProE; Auto CAD, Inventor, SolidWorks; PLC; Access, SQL, Relational DB Design.

Certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean;

Recognition/Awards:

Winner of Control Data’s Technical Excellence Award: President’s Forum. Holder of six patents.

SME Certified in 1987.

Memberships: ASME, SME, IEEE-IM (Instrumentation and Measurement Society)

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