Eric Woestehoff
Saint Peter,MN
Summary
Results-driven Principal Process Engineer with over 15 years of experience in manufacturing, spanning both operations and technology development. Expertise in delivering high-impact process solutions across laser welding, injection molding, microreplication, and web handling. Proven ability to optimize complex manufacturing processes, improve production efficiency and drive innovation from design concept through commercialization.
Professional process engineer with strong background in process design, optimization, and implementation. Known for collaborative approach to team projects, adaptability to changing demands, and consistent achievement of results. Expertise in process simulation, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives. Reliable team player with focus on driving operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Process Engineer
Medtronic Energy and Components Center (MECC)
Brooklyn Center, MN
07.2023 - Current
- Process Develop/ Characterization of Laser Welding – Led development of four laser workstations through FAT to FDA approval for production release (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- CAPA Owner for CAPA 640603 Perficio Foil to Bobbin Weld – Led root cause investigation and successfully closed Investigation/ Action phases.
- Tooling Design – Led multiple projects to improvement battery tooling for use within laser workstations.
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
3M
New Ulm, MN
08.2016 - 07.2023
- Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve injection molding processes.
- Led design qualifications for healthcare related products through the IQ/OQ/PQ process.
- Managed external molding suppliers and led several out to in qualifications.
Manufacturing Engineer
3M
Menomonie, WI
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Led Improvement project to increase speed of web handling lines by 25%
- Improved microreplication process through improving tool life by 50%
- Managed several yield improvement projects to bring lines over 85% OEE.
Manufacturing Engineer
Phillips-Medisize
Menomonie, WI
04.2010 - 07.2014
- Led Injection molding process development through medical IQ/OQ/PQ process.
- Preformed several DOE's to determine root cause and resolve multiple customer driven issues.
- Supported redline reviews on new medical products to have them be designed for manufacturability.
- Lead technical resource for all injection molding issues.
- Led implementation of RJG process monitor systems across multiple manufacturing sites.
Quality Engineer
Rolco Inc
Kasota, MN
06.2008 - 04.2010
- Led creation of PWIs, SOPs, and ISO 9001:2008 quality manual
- In Charge of all PPAP submission (FAI's, Cpk's, Gage R & R's)
- Managed daily duties of all Quality Technicians and In Process Inspectors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Composite Materials Engineering
Winona State University
Winona, MN12-2008
Skills
- Knowledgeable with FDA regulated processes
- DRM Green Belt Certified (Medtronic)
- RJG Master Molder I & II Certified
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (3M)
- Proficient with Minitab, AutoCad, and Solidworks
- Equipment sizing
- Environmental compliance
- Hazard analysis
- Process safety management
- Statistical process control
- Team collaboration
- Documents and reports
- Process flows
- Project management
- Process flow analysis
- Data analysis
- Project oversight
- Manufacturing improvement
- Equipment troubleshooting
Accomplishments
· Process Develop/ Characterization of Laser Welding – Led development of four laser workstations through FAT to FDA approval for production release (IQ/OQ/PQ)
· CAPA Owner for CAPA 640603 Perficio Foil to Bobbin Weld – Led root cause investigation and successfully closed Investigation/ Action phases.
· Tooling Design – Led multiple projects to improvement battery tooling for use within laser workstations.
Certification
· Knowledgeable with FDA regulated processes
· DRM Green Belt Certified (Medtronic)
· RJG Master Molder I & II Certified
· Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (3M)
· Proficient with Minitab, AutoCad, and Solidworks.
Timeline
Principal Process Engineer
Medtronic Energy and Components Center (MECC)
07.2023 - Current
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
3M
08.2016 - 07.2023
Manufacturing Engineer
3M
07.2014 - 08.2016
Manufacturing Engineer
Phillips-Medisize
04.2010 - 07.2014
Quality Engineer
Rolco Inc
06.2008 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Composite Materials Engineering
Winona State University