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Skills
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Daniel J Butkievich

Daniel J Butkievich

Oxford,Connecticut

Summary

Engineering and Operations leader with a proven track record in strategic technology development, automation, and continuous improvement. Skilled in leading multi-site teams and driving the commercialization of safety-critical products. Known for strategic planning, process improvement, project management skills, and ability to deliver high-quality products on schedule. Made significant impact in previous roles by improving system efficiency and implementing innovative technology solutions. Strong leadership skills with success in cultivating productive team

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP of Engineering, Operations, and Quality

QTL Lighting
Milford, CT
05.2024 - Current
  • Hired to lead the operations, quality, and engineering teams of an Architectural LED lighting business. Main responsibilities are to create and implement a world class manufacturing system based on ISO Quality framework and a Lean / Six Sigma culture.
  • Developed and executed automation, engineering, operations, and quality strategies for a rapidly growing Architectural LED lighting manufacturer.
  • Created strategy and led deployment of Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement culture across multiple sites.
  • Developed and implemented QMS utilizing an ISO 9000 framework. Recruited Quality leaders for implementation.
  • Researched and implemented a CMMS system for the automation of asset management, maintenance of equipment, spare parts inventory management.
  • Assisted in the implementation of Net Suite ERP system to replace existing Sage ERP system.

VP of Engineering, Operations, and Quality

Davis Standard
Stonington, CT
03.2023 - 04.2024
  • Hired to lead the Connecticut operations of a leading Plastic Extrusion equipment manufacturer. Responsibilities were to lead a multi-site, bargaining unit facilities daily operations, create operational strategies for the future, and deploy continuous improvement efforts for the businesses 3 CT facilities. Lead a staff of 7 with over 420 indirect reports.
  • Leadership of the sites electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams. Implemented processes to eliminate part obsolescence, DFMAT principles and initiatives to standardize design of equipment and systems.
  • Implemented a CMMS to automate Asset management. This encompassed capital planning, maintenance, and obsolescence process for the sites 70 plus CNC machining centers, ancillary equipment, and manufacturing systems.
  • Multi-Site leader with P&L ownership. Financial responsibilities for capital planning, development of Capex request, development and management of budgets.
  • Created engineering and operations strategy and MOS to ensure alignment of corporate and divisional goals to assure accountability.

Director – Global Manufacturing Engineering Assembly& Automation

Philips
Remote Global
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Lead Philips Assembly, Automation, and Test team for the Global Manufacturing Engineering Center of Excellence. Job responsibilities were to create, develop, and execute strategies to coordinate technology and automation improvements in support of Philips 27 global manufacturing sites. Products serviced were both Medical Devices and Consumer Products ranging from MRI machines, Catheters, Electric Shavers, and Sonicare toothbrushes.
  • Capex consolidation and optimization by way of capacity utilization and advanced technology scouting. Evaluated need, benefit, and payback scenarios to determine where to best make capital investments and maximize asset and resource utilization.
  • Management and execution of the manufacturing technology roadmap program. Coordination and execution of the product, site, and technology roadmaps to ensure communication and alignment of new products and processes across multiple sites and product lines.
  • Project creation, development and implementation of automated packaging, assembly, robotics, IIOT, advanced MES systems and processes for the manufacture of medical devices, medical systems, and consumer products.

Senior Manager - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Medtronic
North Haven, CT
05.2008 - 04.2022
  • Hired to lead the development of manufacturing methods, processes, and systems for complicated medical devices for the minimally invasive technologies group. Develop a team of technical experts to evaluate designs for manufacturability and execute component and assembly tooling strategies. Commercialize products from feasibility, through launch, and full production.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports while managing multiple large-scale projects. Key members of product development core teams providing expertise in manufacturing development for new products using Lean and DFMAT processes to ensure the most efficient and reliable manufacturing and commercialization strategies.
  • Creation and execution of the manufacturing technology roadmap and manufacturing technology strategy for Medtronic North Haven site. Development of new technologies and manufacturing methods to support future products including high speed automation, laser scanning, welding, marking, and advanced measurements systems.
  • Developed MES and IIOT methods and systems. automated and semi-automated assembly systems, custom packaging equipment, and proprietary equipment for the assembly and packaging of complex surgical tools and equipment.
  • Developed AME teams in Shanghai, CN responsible for new product development, assembly and automation technology creation, and commercialization of Surgical Devices for the Chinese market.

Principal Manufacturing Engineer

The Torrington Company – Ingersoll Rand
Watertown, CT
01.2004 - 05.2008
  • Company Overview: Design, development, and commercialization of safety critical automotive systems, components, and sub-assemblies.
  • Design, development, and commercialization of safety critical automotive systems, components, and sub-assemblies.
  • Devised, evaluated, implemented and oversaw multiple manufacturing projects of large scope from planning to completion.

Education

MBA -

University of New Haven

BSME Manufacturing -

Central Connecticut State University

ASME Manufacturing -

Waterbury State Technical College

Skills

  • Team Building
  • Project Management
  • Program Management
  • Manufacturing Strategy
  • Automation
  • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Research and Development
  • Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
  • Commercialization of Medical Devices
  • Development of Combo Devices
  • Lean manufacturing

Certification

  • Certified CNC Machinist
  • Certified DFSS & DMAIC Green Belt
  • Continuous improvement champion

Accomplishments

  • Implemented automated production cells and led efforts to develop IIOT and MES framework to enable connection of Production equipment to SQL database for use in production analysis.
  • Produced a technical exposition at Medtronic to showcase the company’s Minimally Invasive Technologies groups R&D, Automation, Operations, and Quality systems technology pipelines. This event was attended by over 2200 associates.
  • Project leader for the development and commercialization of Surgical Instruments utilized in Laparoscopic surgery. Developed tooling and automation for the initial launch of products with current annual sales of over $2.8B.
  • Recruited, developed, mentored, and led advanced manufacturing engineering teams in North Haven, CT and in Shanghai China for the successful development and commercializing of 11 surgical instruments and systems.
  • Led development team for the creation of proprietary technologies and automation to eliminate Medtronic’s reliance on single source suppliers.
  • Lead a multi-site equipment business for the design and build of Extrusion equipment and systems. 1st year performance exceeded $220M revenue target by 12% and EBIDITA targets by 16%.

Strengths And Competencies

  • Build, lead, and develop high performing teams across multi-sites and internationally.
  • Extensive experience with engineering, quality, and operations teams.
  • Project and program management of large, complex projects for the development of medical devices, automotive components, and capital equipment / automation.
  • Creation and execution of manufacturing, manufacturing network, automation, and advanced manufacturing engineering strategies.
  • Certified continuous improvement champion experienced in the deployment and implementation of Lean / Six Sigma culture across multiple sites.
  • Certified Six Sigma Green Belt – DFSS & DMAIC.
  • Research, development and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and processes in the commercialization of regulated medical devices.
  • Experience in development and commercialization of Combo devices.

Timeline

VP of Engineering, Operations, and Quality

QTL Lighting
05.2024 - Current

VP of Engineering, Operations, and Quality

Davis Standard
03.2023 - 04.2024

Director – Global Manufacturing Engineering Assembly& Automation

Philips
05.2022 - 03.2023

Senior Manager - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Medtronic
05.2008 - 04.2022

Principal Manufacturing Engineer

The Torrington Company – Ingersoll Rand
01.2004 - 05.2008

MBA -

University of New Haven

BSME Manufacturing -

Central Connecticut State University

ASME Manufacturing -

Waterbury State Technical College

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