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Henry Fuerstenberg
Knapp,WI
Summary
Dynamic Engineering Manager, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, and Project Manager with a proven track record and 26 years of experience. Blueprint design, customer relations, inventory control, purchasing, and ERP scheduling. Adept at fostering collaboration across teams to enhance product quality and expedite market readiness, ensuring compliance of EN, ASME, and AWS D1.1 welding requirements.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager
Northern Metal Fab Inc.
Baldwin, WI
01.2020 - 03.2026
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed project timelines and managed resource allocation to ensure timely delivery of engineering solutions.
- Oversaw design reviews, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Project Manager
Northern Metal Fab Inc
Baldwin, WI
07.2004 - 01.2020
- Design and Detail product lines for fabrication from concept to final product.
- Reviewed products for compliance with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.
- Calculated overall production costs by evaluating material, labor and other expenditures.
- Selected manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations to develop and coordinate production.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Changed materials and finishes throughout product line to improve performance and reduce corrosion.
Manufacturing Engineer
Northern Metal Fab Inc
Baldwin, WI
07.1998 - 07.2004
- Served as technical liaison between customer, manufacturing, quality assurance and vendor and supplier personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Applied project management metrics and tools in oversight of engineering and manufacturing projects and program services.
- Established and coordinated sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements for machining and processes to overcome in-house production issues.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.
- Selected manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations to develop and coordinate production.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
University of Wisconsin, Stout
Menomonie, WI12-1992
Skills
- Blueprint design
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Computer-aided design (AutoCAD)
- 3D Modeling (Solidworks)
- Supply chain optimization
- Customer Service
- Production planning and scheduling
- Vendor and supplier management
- Cost reduction and efficiency
- Department management
Interests
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Northern Metal Fab Inc.
01.2020 - 03.2026
Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Project Manager
Northern Metal Fab Inc
07.2004 - 01.2020
Manufacturing Engineer
Northern Metal Fab Inc
07.1998 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
University of Wisconsin, Stout