Lawrence Kravice
Hickory
Summary
Professional engineer with deep expertise in process optimization, quality control, and continuous improvement. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in process design, troubleshooting, and lean manufacturing. Reliable and results-driven, with proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and driving impactful outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Process Engineer / Project Manager
StallergenesGreer
Lenoir, NC
04.2023 - Current
- Project Management: Lead projects (new equipment, process upgrades, automation, facilities) from planning, execution, to closure, focusing on budget, schedule, and scope.
- Technical Design & Implementation: Design, develop, select, and integrate new equipment and systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Process Optimization: Improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality in large-scale production processes, often translating lab processes to manufacturing.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects and processes meet strict cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with chemists, pharmacists, QA, manufacturing, and vendors.
- Quality & Safety: Implement quality control measures, troubleshoot issues, and maintain a strong safety focus.
- Documentation: Keep detailed records for regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
- Design and develop processes for pharmaceutical production
- Conduct experiments to improve drug formulations
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines
- Collaborate with scientists and lab technicians in research and development
- Develop and implement quality control procedures
- Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions
- Prepare technical reports and documentation
- Continuously evaluate manufacturing processes for efficiency
- Participate in scale-up processes from laboratory to production
- Implement safety protocols in manufacturing environments
- Train staff in new processes and equipment
- Liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure quality materials
QA/QC Manager
Hep-Petra Construction
Huntersville, NC
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Responsible for quality assurance at several project sites, sets direction and leads the QA/QC processes to ensure continuous quality improvement and establish the strategy, and provide guidance across the organization in the implementation of plans and procedures.
- Develop and implement QA/QC documentation and procedures.
- Manage qc technician at multiple locations.
- Ensure compliance with hep Petra, Owner, State, County, and OSHA safety protocols on the construction sites.
- Solar EPC experience.
- Assist the Superintendent in meetings on-site with engineers, owner’s representatives and subcontractors.
- Proficient in reading and understanding construction documents (engineering drawings, structural, mechanical, and civil
Manufacturing / Quality Engineer
Belcan Engineering / GE Aviation
Asheville, NC
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Worked together with the site QEs and MEs, as well as engineers and representatives of other GE departments, by inputting GE-designated Material Review Board (MRB) hardware dispositions into the GE Electronic Non-Conformance Management System (eNMS) system.
- Use the GE web-based eNMS to manage MRB activity.
- Obtain PR authority to translate data into TIP QA.
- Enter non-conformance data into eNMS and concurrently update the pick list.
- Provide training on eNMS system input for new GE MRB process administrators
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Kendrion Process
Shelby, NC
06.2018 - 12.2018
- (Contracted Position) - Liaison between all departments, suppliers, and customers to develop process improvement
- Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methods to improve key Performance indicators for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
- Research, evaluate and recommend improvements to equipment.
- Requirements for the Process Engineer
- Assist in new product Development and quotations to ensure potential new business can be processed with equipment
- Participate in design reviews and development of Control Plans and FMEA
- Lead continuous improvement efforts, especially in the areas of processing and equipment.
- Directly responsible for evaluating, recommending, and performing improvements to all Manufacturing /Assembly line processes and equipment
- Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control through the application of Lean principles.
- Determines the most efficient sequence of operations and work flow, and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.
- Perform compliance and system effectiveness audits to ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and customer requirements.
- Lead the APQP Process for new products and processes.
- Use inspection gauges and tools to collect process data.
- Evaluate and report progress of team toward established goals and objectives.
Manufacturing Engineer
GKN Driveline
Newton, NC
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Directly support the entire production organization by leading set-up (change over) time reduction, continuous improvement efforts (Kaizen), and capital projects.
- Manage, cost reduction projects.
- Develop methods, tooling, and techniques to continuously reduce the time and effort involved in setting-up, changing over and operation of manufacturing equipment.
- Modify manufacturing processes for safety improvement, quality improvement cost reduction, and design changes
- Manage capital projects, including: development of equipment specification, coordination of equipment runoffs, installation of equipment, and management of outside contractors.
- Work closely with all levels of the organization to improve upon manufacturing machinery and process improvements.
- Lead Kaizen activities, and document results.
- Develop tools that enable manufacturing, aid process improvement, or address safety concerns.
- Frequent use of general/technical knowledge and industry/functional practices, techniques, and standards.
- Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control through the application of Lean principles.
- Determines the most efficient sequence of operations and work flow, and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.
- Perform compliance and system effectiveness audits to insure adherence to company policies, procedures and customer requirements.
- Lead the APQP Process for new products and processes within the group.
- Use inspection gauges and tools to collect process data.
- Evaluate and report progress of team toward established goals and objectives.
- Participate in design reviews and development of Control Plans and FMEA'.
Process Engineer
TurboCoating Inc
Hickory, NC
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Programmed ABB and Fanuc robots offline using Alpha CAM, SolidWorks, Eureka, and Robot Studio.
- Developed coating and post-coating processes based on customer specifications.
- Verified and interpreted results in collaboration with the metallographic laboratory.
- Qualified new products and processes from kickoff through full release.
- Supported production cost quotations and feasibility studies.
- Led projects to reduce manufacturing costs and use Lean and Six Sigma methods to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
- Served as liaison between departments, suppliers, and customers to develop and improve processes.
Applications Engineer / Product Manager
Weber Screw Driving Systems
Mooresville, NC
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Work with new and existing customers to provide quotations for new projects and tooling.
- Create process plans for new projects.
- Track production and maintain prompt delivery of all equipment tools and fixtures.
- Liaison between all departments, suppliers, and customer to develop process Improvement.
- Test and troubleshooting equipment Tools and fixtures.
- Control cost of manufacturing.
- Provide pre-operational drawings and provide technical support as needed
NC Production Engineer / Quality Engineer
ASMO
Statesville, NC
06.2012 - 12.2013
- Design and construction of an ISO 6 Clean room for circuit board production.
- Developed and implemented clean room and ESD protocols.
- Worked closely with manufacturing to meet production schedules for a new product line.
- Development and operation of quality control systems.
- Application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures.
- Ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices.
- Familiarity with quality cost concepts and techniques.
Maintenance Manager / Electrical Technician
Providencia USA
Statesville, NC
02.2010 - 06.2012
- Direct and supervise 8 Maintenance Technicians.
- Maintain parts inventories utilizing SAP.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all facilities equipment and Instrumentation
- [ stepper / servo motor controls, Fanuc Robot Systems, Siemens Siematic PLCs, and Drives]
- Maintain and record all PM procedures for non-woven fabric manufacturing equipment.
- Work with Engineering, Process and Production to maintain proper quality control.
Senior Systems Integration Engineer
L-3 Communications / SafeView Inc.
Bradenton, Fla.
03.2006 - 10.2009
- Worked closely with Engineering and Manufacturing developing procedures, tools, and test plans to improve the serviceability of the Scout/Provision100 and 360Millimeter Wave Scanner system.
- Provide technical support to worldwide customer base and field service engineers for Scout 100 and Scout 360 Scanner and L-3 communications X-Ray and CT Systems.
- Develop training outlines, preventive maintenance procedures and parts kits for customer and company use.
- Provide formal training for customer technicians and service technicians worldwide.
- Traveled extensively to "War" zones such as Iraq and Afghanistan Performing site evaluations, Installation and training on all L-3 and Safe View Products.
Education
Associates - Electronics Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Monroeville, PA12-1999
Bachelors - Electrical Engineering
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA12-2019
Skills
- Agile expertise
- Equipment sizing
- Project scheduling
- Hazard analysis
Certification
- Six Sigma Black Belt General Electric
- Project management NC State University
Timeline
Sr. Process Engineer / Project Manager
StallergenesGreer
04.2023 - Current
QA/QC Manager
Hep-Petra Construction
02.2021 - 04.2023
Manufacturing / Quality Engineer
Belcan Engineering / GE Aviation
03.2019 - 02.2021
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Kendrion Process
06.2018 - 12.2018
Manufacturing Engineer
GKN Driveline
04.2016 - 06.2018
Process Engineer
TurboCoating Inc
01.2015 - 04.2016
Applications Engineer / Product Manager
Weber Screw Driving Systems
12.2013 - 01.2015
NC Production Engineer / Quality Engineer
ASMO
06.2012 - 12.2013
Maintenance Manager / Electrical Technician
Providencia USA
02.2010 - 06.2012
Senior Systems Integration Engineer
L-3 Communications / SafeView Inc.
03.2006 - 10.2009
Bachelors - Electrical Engineering
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Associates - Electronics Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute