Daniel Neitzel

Same role as previous, but given additional engineers and processes relative to Next Gen Rite Temp valving area. This includes all automation and faucet assembly.

• Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Identified areas of improvement in existing systems, providing recommendations that resulted in significant cost savings over time.
• Implemented quality control measures to reduce errors.
• Implemented multiple project relative to capital investment aimed at improving productivity and safety.

• Engineering supervisor within the Foundry area of Wisconsin Faucet Operations
• Managed all day to day operations and workload of nine engineering employees
• Also responsible for research and development of capital projects aimed at improving processes and creating larger profit margins
• In charge of spearheading all lean manufacturing initiatives and strategies necessary to improve production methods and cost reductions.

• Responsible for researching, cost targeting and implementing capital investment projects necessary for sustained growth within the faucet assembly area
• In charge of developing all plans necessary to roll out new products in an effort to expedite time to market and adhere to quality standards
• In charge of all technical expertise with regards to five automated assembly machines
• Managed the day to day activities of three direct reports: two engineers and a quality engineer.

• Designed all tooling and dies necessary for production
• Worked with design engineers to develop capable processes and controls necessary to produce and adhere to quality standards
• Developed all robotic cells within the Global Faucets division of Kohler
• Programmed all necessary polishing and buffing activities necessary to implement and adapt parts to robotics
• Created all necessary backups and databases required to maintain these systems
• Designed all robotic tooling including pneumatic work-holding and end-effectors.

• Responsible for all design, troubleshooting and implementation of work-holding jigs and fixtures for production.

• Worked as a Production Engineer
• Job duties: working drawings for assemblies; drawings for all tooling applications; CNC programming of all laser systems and turret presses; routings and all necessary project work with regards to rolling out new products relative to sheetmetal fabrication.