Dennis Kopacz
Stow,OH
Summary
Accomplished Process Engineer with a proven track record at Technoform Bautec, specializing in process development and team collaboration. Excelled in optimizing manufacturing processes, leading to significant efficiency improvements. Skilled in data analysis and continuous improvement methodologies, including Six Sigma Greenbelt principles. Demonstrated success in project management and technical troubleshooting, driving operational excellence and innovation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Engineer
Technoform Bautec
07.2021 - Current
- Managed capital projects for the installation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Managed 3 projects to completion using collaborative teamwork to ensure a timely completion while navigating roadblocks outside of the control of the team.
- Developed documentation and improvements to over 50 different processes within the team.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining plant reliability and minimizing operational disruptions.
- Streamlined data collection methods for key process indicators, enabling real-time monitoring of operations performance trends.
- Optimized manufacturing processes by implementing continuous improvement initiatives and lean methodologies.
- Assisted management in developing annual budgets based on historical performance data along with future growth projections.
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Designed and executed experiments to identify process improvements, leading to reduced costs and increased efficiency.
- Implemented standardized work instructions, enhancing operator understanding of critical tasks and improving workflow consistency.
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment upgrades to enhance overall process capabilities, ensuring market competitiveness.
- Developed process control strategies for optimizing equipment performance and reducing variability in production output.
- Conducted root cause analyses for process failures, implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Reduced production downtime by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
Engineering Co-Op Student
Delta Systems
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Aided in developing a new design for a product experiencing mechanical issues found through data testing.
- Collected over 1000 data points to aid in optimizing the pull force created by a lead product.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Akron
Akron, OH05-2021
Skills
- Data analysis
- Process development
- Team collaboration
- Continuous improvement
- Six sigma methodologies
- Project management
- Computer-aided design (Autodesk Fusion)
- Equipment optimization
- Manufacturing improvement
- Internal audit Training (ISO 9001)
- Value stream mapping
- Technical troubleshooting
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- OSHA Certified
- Leadership Certificate - Polaris Career Center
Timeline
Process Engineer
Technoform Bautec
07.2021 - Current
Engineering Co-Op Student
Delta Systems
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Akron
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