Phillip Albrecht
New Hill,NC
Summary
Dynamic manufacturing engineering professional with extensive experience at Wolfspeed, leading teams to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Proven expertise in CAD design and project management, driving continuous improvement initiatives. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, delivering innovative solutions that optimize processes and elevate operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Supervisor Manufacturing Engineering
Wolfspeed
Durham, NC
11.2022 - Current
- Led a team of 25 employees, enhancing productivity and morale.
- Developed monthly reports to track project progress towards goals.
- Analyzed data to uncover trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Implemented strategies that increased departmental efficiency and reduced costs.
- Coordinated inter-departmental efforts to ensure timely project completion within budget.
- Conducted performance evaluations, delivering constructive feedback and setting individual goals.
- Facilitated communication between upper management and staff as an effective liaison.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on team performance and challenges for senior management.
Manufacturing Engineer Level I-III
Wolfspeed
Durham, North Carolina
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Participated in cross-functional teams, developing innovative solutions that reduced costs and enhanced delivery performance.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Created new processes for fabrication, assembly, testing, and inspection to fulfill customer requirements.
- Assisted in designing and developing manufacturing systems to uphold quality standards.
- Conducted time studies to assess labor costs across product lines.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques including 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban to optimize production flow.
- Analyzed production data to identify inefficiencies and develop productivity-enhancing solutions.
- Oversaw multiple large-scale manufacturing projects from planning through completion.
Manufacturing Engineering Technician Level I-III
Cree
Durham, North Carolina
02.2012 - 09.2016
- Led continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects.
- Coordinated with procurement, operations, and sales departments to enhance collaboration.
- Utilized CAD software to design 3D models for prototyping activities.
- Provided engineering team with technical support during product design and development phases.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects, considering labor, materials, and overhead expenses.
- Developed manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase output.
- Implemented an inventory management system for accurate tracking of production materials.
- Assisted in training new manufacturing employees through hands-on instruction.
Education
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC05-2010
Skills
- CAD design
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Process Modeling
- SQL
- Excel
- Power BI
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Manufacturing processes
- Cost reduction
Timeline
Senior Supervisor Manufacturing Engineering
Wolfspeed
11.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer Level I-III
Wolfspeed
01.2021 - 11.2022
Manufacturing Engineering Technician Level I-III
Cree
02.2012 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering
Cape Fear Community College