Eduard Rausch

Lead daily manufacturing operations within a high-volume production environment, driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and workforce development initiatives while supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence objectives.

• Established performance-driven production standards and accountability measures that improved productivity, strengthened operational discipline, and enhanced workplace safety.
• Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments, while coordinating with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
• Controlled inventory accuracy and material availability through proactive inventory management practices, minimizing shortages, reducing discrepancies, and supporting uninterrupted production flow.

Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for sustainable implementation.

• Conducted RCA utilizing lean six sigma methods on production issues for prompt resolution, minimizing negative impacts on throughput.
• Strengthened safety performance through implementation of standardized work practices, layered process audits (LPAs), and employee engagement initiatives focused on risk reduction and accountability.

Mentored and coached direct reports through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.

• Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
• Oversaw and conducted employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.

Medical Device Manufacturer & Testing Facility, ISO 13485 certified, and ISO 17025 accredited. Class 7 Cleanrooms compliant with ISO 14644/14698.

Routinely assessed team performance metrics to identify productivity gaps, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Developed and maintained training matrices that aligned employee skill development with business objectives, improving workforce capability and operational performance.
• Conducted performance reviews for current team members and guided new employees through onboarding and eLeap training.
• Led training initiatives for personnel involved in the manufacturing of medical devices, including delivery-system catheters, heart stents, hernia meshes, and various injection-molded components, ensuring workforce competency, product quality, and adherence to established procedures.
• Fostered a high-performance work environment by proactively resolving employee conflicts, addressing workplace concerns, and promoting collaboration to sustain operational objectives.

Drove operational performance by consistently meeting or exceeding KPI targets for on-time delivery, quality escapes, first-pass yield, and internal scrap reduction.

• Improved equipment reliability through preventive maintenance coordination, reducing unplanned downtime and supporting consistent production output.
• Achieved on-time delivery goals by proactively planning ahead and allocating the proper resources to staffing, materials, and machine capacity.
• Increased production throughput, first-pass yield, and product quality by implementing process improvements and data-driven monitoring strategies, including value stream mapping, total productive maintenance, and statistical process control.
• Applied Lean six sigma practices to streamline workflows, eliminate redundancies, and reduce waste, resulting in improved productivity, resource utilization, and process efficiency.
• Deployed RCA tools, including 5 Whys, Fishbones, and Pareto charts, to identify failure modes and resolve production bottlenecks, implementing corrective actions that improved throughput, efficiency, and overall operational performance.

Promoted from Quality Engineer to Project Manager based on demonstrated technical expertise, customer leadership, and operational excellence. Directed cross-functional manufacturing programs supporting critical medical device components for a leading robotic surgical systems provider within an AS9100- and ISO 13485-certified precision machining environment.

• Cultivated strategic supplier partnerships to improve lead-time performance, strengthen supply chain reliability, and support customer delivery commitments.
• Managed customer scorecard performance and facilitated weekly stakeholder reviews to communicate project status, mitigate risk, and align quality, delivery, and operational objectives.
• Implemented a Kanban replenishment system utilizing an ASRS Kardex Shuttle Module, improving material control, inventory accuracy, and production responsiveness.
• Designed and deployed shadow board systems to enhance workplace organization, strengthen visual management, reduce wasted motion, and support 5S and 8W continuous improvement initiatives.
• Developed advanced palletized CMM inspection programs that automated multi-part inspections, increased metrology throughput, and generated real-time SPC data for capability analysis and Gage R&R validation.
• Led cross-functional S&OP meetings to assess supply and demand requirements, develop accurate 30-60-90-day forecasts, and align production schedules, staffing plans, and inventory strategies with business objectives.
• Managed departmental spending by controlling labor costs, optimizing resource utilization, and making data-driven budgetary decisions.
• Directed risk management activities, proactively mitigating issues to protect project milestones, customer commitments, and operational objectives.

Supported quality and compliance initiatives within an ISO 9001- and AS9100-certified plastics manufacturing environment by leading internal audits and Gemba walks, managing supplier corrective actions, facilitating MRB reviews, developing Zeiss Calypso CMM programs, and preparing FAIRs, PPAPs, and PFMEAs to ensure product conformity, strengthen regulatory compliance, and advance continuous improvement efforts.

• Led root cause investigations involving internal defects, supplier quality issues, and customer complaints, implementing corrective and preventive actions that reduced recurrence rates and improved product quality.
• Analyzed quality performance metrics, inspection records, and process capability data to ensure compliance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Mentored technicians and operators on quality standards, inspection methods, and defect prevention.
• Coordinated customer complaint resolution through disciplined CAPA tracking and documentation review.
• Collaborated with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to reduce scrap, minimize rework, and eliminate recurring quality escapes.
• Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.

• Fabricated precision tooling for prototype and production applications by interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and dimensional specifications to meet stringent quality and performance requirements.
• Machined dies, molds, fixtures, and tooling components using CNC equipment, manual mills, lathes, and surface grinders.
• Validated tooling assemblies to ensure dimensional accuracy, functional performance, and long-term production reliability.
• Diagnosed tool wear, alignment discrepancies, and mechanical failures to implement corrective repairs, minimize downtime, and extend tooling life.
• Modified and repaired stamping dies to support engineering changes, accelerate prototype development, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize tooling designs, enhance manufacturability, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provided training and mentorship to junior machinists on machining operations, setup techniques, safety procedures, and quality standards, promoting skill development and operational consistency.

• Set up and operated CNC machinery to manufacture precision pharmaceutical components in accordance with quality standards, and customer specifications.
• Reviewed engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and work instructions to verify manufacturing requirements. Diagnosed and resolved machine, tooling, and setup issues to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
• Optimized machine offsets, feeds, and speeds to achieve tight-tolerance requirements and improve process capability. Performed routine equipment, fixture, and tooling maintenance to maximize machine reliability.

• Set up, operated, and troubleshot 3-axis VMCs, horizontal panel saws, automated routers, and CNC lathes with live tooling to maintain equipment reliability, optimize production flow, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Performed thermoplastic welding and acrylic flame polishing to fabricate and finish plastic components, maintaining high workmanship standards and supporting quality and customer requirements.
• Conducted dimensional inspections using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, and gauges, to ensure product conformity.