Manufacturing Engineering Project Management
Resume:
DANIEL J BUTKIEVICH
***.**********@*********.***] 203-***-**** Oxford, Connecticut 06478 LinkedIn
Professional Summary
An engineering leader with a proven track record of driving results through innovative, out-of-the-box thinking and deep manufacturing expertise. Across my work at Medtronic, Philips, and Davis-Standard, I’ve led global teams, developed and optimized complex production systems, and delivered measurable impact, whether by accelerating time-to-market, reducing cost through smart design, or integrating cutting-edge automation. I thrive where technical rigor meets strategic vision.
Skills
Engineering Leadership
Extensive experience in developing manufacturing technology
Product Lifecycle Management
DMAIC and DFSS Green Belts
DRM expertise
Regulatory Compliance
Program and project management
APQP, Design for Quality
R&D Quality Leadership
Work Experience
VP of Engineering, Operations, and Quality
QTL Lighting Milford, CT
05/2024 – 05/2025
Implemented Lean and a Quality Management System across multiple sites. Process improvements resulted in an on-time delivery increase from 65% to 98% and enabled a YOY revenue increase of 22%.
Led initiatives for technology, process, and quality improvements. Enhanced manufacturing capabilities by increasing capacity, enhancing quality, and improving efficiency in lighting, power supplies, transformers, and PCB manufacturing.
Implemented New Product Development program utilizing APQP, DRM, and DFMAT to ensure designs were optimized for customer satisfaction and manufacturing.
VP of Operations
Davis Standard Stonington, CT
03/2023 - 04/2024
Led engineering and operations across three facilities. My team consisted of 7 directors and 420 indirect reports.
Revamped the QMS system, implemented a CAPA, NCR, and MRB system. Implemented a robust receiving inspection program, reducing quality defects by 30%.
Standardized designs using DFMAT to eliminate part obsolescence, projecting a cost decrease of over $1.2 million annually.
Implemented an automated CMMS, increasing uptime by 40% and reducing unplanned maintenance by 60%.
Deployed Lean daily management, advanced problem solving, and data-driven analysis of manufacturing efficiency, utilization, and quality.
Exceeded annual revenue and EBITDA targets by 12% and 14%.
Director – Global Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly & Automation
Philips Remote Global
05/2022 - 03/2023
Led the Philips Assembly, Automation, and Test team for the Global Manufacturing Engineering Center of Excellence.
Developed and executed strategies for technology and automation improvements across 27 global manufacturing sites.
Managed the manufacturing technology roadmap for medical devices, systems, and consumer electronics.
Implemented automated packaging, assembly, robotics, IIOT, advanced MES systems, ultrasonics, and plastic joining.
Senior Manager - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Medtronic North Haven, CT
04/2016 - 04/2022
Manager - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Medtronic North Haven, CT
03/2014 - 04/2016
Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Medtronic North Haven, CT
05/2008 – 02/2014
Developed and led cross-functional engineering teams in the development of mechanical and electro-mechanical products and processes for laparoscopic surgical devices and systems.
Led the successful launch of eight new products with current annual revenue greater than $2.8 billion.
Lean / Six Sigma practitioners led the development, training, and implementation of lean / six sigma methods, processes, and systems for NPD and NPI for the MITG group.
Created and managed Capex strategies with annual budgets greater than $50 million.
Developed and executed component and assembly/automation tooling strategies for Endo GIA, Signia, and Tri Staple products, which are Medtronic's largest revenue portfolio.
Developed IIOT strategy to implement MES system for fabrication, assembly, and packaging equipment.
Led and mentored engineering development teams in Shanghai, CN, responsible for NPI and commercialization of medical devices for the international market.
Principal Manufacturing Engineer
The Torrington Company – Ingersoll Rand Watertown, CT
01/1991 – 04/2008
Career progression from machinist to Principal Manufacturing Engineer. Development of products and processes, NPD & NPI for automotive components, assemblies, and systems.
Development of stamping, forming, CNC machining, robotics, automation, and automated assembly.
Education and Certifications
MBA – Finance
University of New Haven
BS Manufacturing Engineering
Central Connecticut State University
AS Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Waterbury State Technical College
Continuous Improvement Champion
CONNSTEP
Certified Green Belt – DFSS
Medtronic
Certified Green Belt – DMAIC
The Torrington Company
CNC Machining and Programming
Hartford Technical Institute
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