Daniel J Butkievich

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.

Seasoned Vice President of Engineering with background in leading large technical teams and driving the development cycle. 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 environments.

Results-driven Vice President of Engineering with proven ability to deliver high-quality projects efficiently and on time. Specialize in strategic planning, team leadership, and process optimization to enhance productivity and innovation. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments and with key stakeholders. Committed to driving growth through technical excellence and operational efficiency.

Focused Engineering Manager offering proven track record of cost-effective project management. Developing business relationships across multiple industries. Highly skilled in team leadership, budget management and project delivery.

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

• 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%.

• 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.