Michael Krogemann
Metrology Laboratory Manager/Technician
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Knowledgeable Calibration Technician/Manager skilled at evaluating, repairing and maintaining a wide range of equipment. Detail-oriented and hardworking with understanding of applicable codes, environmental standards and safety requirements. Excellent communication and planning abilities. Proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams to high levels of success.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Calibration Engineer
Virgin Hyperloop
Las Vegas, United States
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with on-site directors, operations managers and supervisors on engineering projects.
- Operated and calibrated systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
- Designed and developed Labview calibration modules to enhance on-site calibration capabilities.
- Developed Monitoring and Control of Equipment Quality Assurance Process documentation
- Wrote multiple calibration procedures for utilization in in-house lab
- Evaluated 3rd party vendors for inclusion on Approved Vendor List
- Maintained equipment database to satisfy calibration interval tracking
- Adjusted, calibrated and repaired faulty components within diagnostic and operational equipment.
Site Manager
APRO International, Inc.
Peterson AFB, CO
2016 - 06.2021
- Responsible for overall PMEL operation ensuring compliance with program and contract directives
- Oversees personnel proficiency, manning, environment, quality assurance, material resources, calibration database, calibration reports/certificates
- Ensures quality and timeliness of TMDE delivered to 150 regional work-centers
- Managed remote work-center, providing support to 30 geographically separated customers
Senior Metrology/Engineering Technician
PACCAR
Mount Vernon, WA
2013 - 2016
- Managed 12,000+ item inventory; ensured accurate asset management and test project analysis
- Compiled daily/monthly laboratory metrics for analysis by group management
- Validated annual lab budget - identified shortfalls/improvement opportunities
- Created/validated calibration reports for test project acceptance/verification
- Managed equipment out of tolerance notification program; critical to division ISO 9001 certification
Laboratory Chief/Quality Manager
US Air Force
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
2009 - 2012
- Responsible for production of 7,000+ pieces of test equipment annually by 25 technicians
- Verified all quality and management systems program compliance; ensured adherence to published standards and procedures
- Performed all quality functions including over-the shoulder reviews and end-of-line inspections
- Managed quality program data to Air Force standards ensuring laboratory certification
Production Supervisor
US Air Force
Osan AB, ROK
2007 - 2008
- Directed day-to-day operations; 5000+ items produced annually
- Ensured compliance for ancillary programs; tools, technical data, training
- Augmented every section of laboratory as needed including Quality Assurance, Physical/Dimensional, and RF/Microwave
Quality Manager/Section Supervisor
US Air Force
Edwards AFB, CA
2003 - 2007
- Managed quality program and maintained records for all quality reviews, lab environmental data, and Technical Order improvement program – key to AFMETCAL laboratory certification
- Led 10-technician DC/Low Frequency calibration section –produced 30% of lab output with 20% of lab personnel
- Liaison to Air Force Research Laboratory during test equipment identification project – Identified over 7,000 pieces of previously uncalibrated equipment
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 09.1996 - 06.2010
Skills
Fluke Product Suite
Inspection principles
Adobe Product Suite
MS Office
Equipment Calibration
Tolerance Calculations
Work Independently
Electrical Components
Testing
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Equipment calibration
Tolerance calculations
Certificate writing
Database Management
IndySoft Calibration Management Software
Timeline
Calibration Engineer
Virgin Hyperloop
06.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
Community College of The Air Force
09.1996 - 06.2010
Site Manager
APRO International, Inc.
2016 - 06.2021
Senior Metrology/Engineering Technician
PACCAR
2013 - 2016
Laboratory Chief/Quality Manager
US Air Force
2009 - 2012
Production Supervisor
US Air Force
2007 - 2008
Quality Manager/Section Supervisor
US Air Force
2003 - 2007