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Kyle Kraus

Kyle Kraus

Galesburg,MI

Summary

Motivated professional with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Proven ability to quickly learn and apply new skills in diverse environments. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction and delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills facilitate effective communication and problem resolution.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Applications Engineer

FEMA Corporation
Portage, Michigan
06.2019 - Current
  • Delivered technical support to customers during application implementation phases.
  • Led internal team meetings to address project progress and challenges.
  • Collaborated with key customers to optimize systems and enhance performance.
  • Served as 'Voice of the Customer' at FEMA, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of expectations.
  • Represented FEMA during customer visits and industry events to foster relationships.
  • Identified application opportunities for electro-hydraulic valves and systems.

Summer Engineering Intern

FEMA Corporation
Portage, Michigan
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Acquired knowledge of assembly line flow processes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with mechanical engineers to address development and maintenance challenges.
  • Troubleshot daily mechanical issues alongside technicians to minimize downtime.
  • Initiated organizational improvements that boosted manufacturing productivity.
  • Gained expertise in robot and CNC programming for improved automation.
  • Conducted gauge R&R assessments to ensure measurement accuracy.
  • Developed understanding of basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Alma College
Alma
04-2019

Skills

  • Program management and launch readiness
  • Team leadership and performance management
  • Relationship building and management
  • Executive and customer communications
  • Customer negotiation and quoting
  • Salesforce CRM pipeline and forecast management
  • Change management and risk reviews
  • Requirements translation and technical documentation
  • APQP and PPAP
  • Root cause analysis and 8D

Timeline

Applications Engineer

FEMA Corporation
06.2019 - Current

Summer Engineering Intern

FEMA Corporation
05.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Alma College