Engineer Continuous Improvement
Resume:
Mark Kreitinger
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Summary
Lean enterprise and continuous improvement engineering professional with over 20 years of comprehensive experience in multiple industries. Highly knowledgeable in lean enterprise processes, continuous improvement (Kaizen events) focused on cost reduction and process flow practices applied in end-to-end product design. An innovative individual with a proven 7-step process to assist organizations facilitate the intersection between engineering and manufacturing.
Experienced in:
Lean Enterprise Process
Cost reduction analysis
Workflow process audit
Process Flow analysis
Product compliance with safety and federal regulations
Benchmarking data analysis
Continuous Improvement (Kaizen Events)
Assembly Work Instructions
Manufacturing Production Support
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nilfisk, Brooklyn Park, MN February 2018 to Present
Sr. Manufacturing/Production Support Engineer
Manufacturing Support for Production Lines
Assembly Work Instruction
POLARIS INDUSTRIES, Wyoming, MN November 2012 to February 2016
Sr. Engineer
Supervised test engineers and technicians
Team Leader of Visioneering Innovation R &D
Department Leader Lean Enterprise Engineering
Department Leader Continuous Improvement (Kaizen Events)
Lean Design Subject Matter Expert
Facilitated training and development in lean techniques, including Value Stream Mapping plans
Coached and mentored leadership toward a continuous improvement culture that fosters daily improvement involving all team members through Kaizen events
Coordinated and updated progress during KAIZEN / transformation events and activities
Reported on scheduled KAIZEN activities, results achieved, and assistance needed
Engineered and assembled 5 to 10 new innovation prototypes each year
Performed teardown, de-construct, analysis, comparison, and documentation
Conducted Technical Reverse Engineering Projects
Coordinated benchmarking and external analysis
Spearheaded benchmarking data analysis for Timbersled product
Implemented eleven cost saving strategies for Timbersled using Lean Enterprise methodology resulting in $140K in savings
Identified existing and new technologies to improve quality and reduce manufacturing costs
Established standard work document and continuous flow in engine build and component testing
Used Lean techniques to perform process reviews and establish standardized work procedures
Provided lean and continuous improvement training and coaching for employees
Led continuous improvement efforts and projects
Developed and maintained lean transformation plan including value stream maps to identify key opportunities to eliminate waste and improve performance based on Design Prophet software mapping and Lean Enterprise philosophy
Provided Lean Enterprise subject matter expertise
CUMMINS POWER GENERATION, Fridley, MN January 2011 to November 2012
Global Cost Leader
Developed new creative solutions to product design problems using Lean Enterprise Process; including technology transfer, cost reduction analysis and data benchmarking for existing and future products.
Facilitated training and development in lean techniques, including Value Stream Mapping plans
Coordinated Lean Manufacturing Activities projects and any other activity to improve and further lean efforts
Performed benchmarking data analysis on genset product and competitor product
Performed teardown, de-construct, analysis, comparison, and documentation
Conducted Technical Reverse Engineering Projects
Informed the design of new product genset using Lean Enterprise Process methodology
Integrated technology transfer results from air conditioner systems to implement savings in weight and cost to genset product
Provided lean and continuous improvement training and coaching for employees
Developed and maintained lean transformation plan including value stream maps to identify key opportunities to eliminate waste and improve performance based on Design Prophet software mapping and Lean Enterprise philosophy
Received Six Sigma Certification
Received Project Management Functional Excellence Training
Provided direction to employees in cross-functional teams
Provided subject matter expertise in Lean Enterprise
Coordinated benchmarking and external analysis
CUMMINS EMISSION SOLUTIONS, Stoughton, WI August 2008 to January 2011
Sr. Project Engineer
Designed, integrated and optimized diesel engine aftertreatment systems for manufacturability and cost reduction, working closely with manufacturing, clients, and suppliers.
Resolved system-level issues by interacting directly with customers.
Resolved one of the top 10 warranty issues for aftertreatment systems with new product design using seven-step problem-solving techniques
Performed statistical analysis for over 300 parts in inventory to obtain failure rate, identify parts for rework and integrate a safety factor
Completed Project Management Functional Excellence Training
MUNRO & ASSOCIATES, Troy, MI August 2005 to August 2008
Design Prophet (Project Engineer)
Developed new creative solutions to design problems using technology transfer, cost reduction analysis and benchmark data for existing and future products.
Performed benchmarking data analysis on client’s product and competitor product
Facilitated training and development in lean techniques, including Value Stream Mapping plans
As a team, designed strategies for cost savings of $8M for a manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment
Executed proven knowledge of TPS (Toyota Production System)
Performed teardown, de-construct, analysis, comparison, and documentation
Conducted Technical Reverse Engineering Projects
Subject matter expertise in Lean Enterprise
Eclipse Aviation, Albuquerque, NM August 2002 to December 2004
Certification Liaison Engineer
Documented configuration of all components on aircraft build for FAA testing and type certification.
Identified issues with configuration of aircraft components by audit of current process
Led and influenced collaborative cross-functional engagement in the process of ongoing and sustainable improvement and change, resulting in aircraft Type Certificate as groups embraced Conformity Procedure:
oDesigned, implemented and evaluated Conformity Procedure for aircraft type certification.
oProvided training to all 250+ employees on Conformity Procedure
oUsed Lean techniques to perform process reviews and aid in establishing standardized work procedures
oDocumented conformity procedure which obtained Type Certificate issued by FAA ahead of projected date
Education / Training
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Moorhead State University, Moorhead, Minnesota
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