William Krauss
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Dynamic engineering leader with a proven track record at Rosco Manufacturing, specializing in process development and quality improvement. Expert in CNC milling programming and employee mentorship, I have successfully implemented strategies that enhanced machine efficiency and reduced scrap, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within teams.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Applications Engineer
B/K Components, LLC
07.1989 - 09.2025
- Assisted my customer based in new production projects by working with design engineering with product design for manufacturing.
- Delivered turnkey solutions to include tooling packages, work holding fixtures part programs and part program debugging.
- Implemented engineering intern programs.
- Contracted to manage engineering, maintenance and manufacturing positions.
- Supplied in house training for machine operations and set ups.
- Provided CNC program classes for G and M code programming and Macro B programming.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer within the manufacturing team.
Director of Engineering
Rosco Manufaruring
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Worked with the manufacturing team to implement new procedures to improve product quality and reduce scrap.
- Implemented strategies that improved machine efficiency and reduced cycle times.
- Managed Maintenance and Manufacturing Departments to develop a safety and PM program.
- Mentored engineering, manufacturing and maintenance staff, fostering professional growth and assisting of best practices.
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Mossberg
04.2012 - 10.2015
- Develop a team of engineers to manage the manufacturing floor and assist the operation of growth and capability.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles, reducing waste and improving operational efficiency.
- Oversaw development and execution of engineering projects while working with design engineering with "Design for Manufacturing" project s for new products.
- Implementing a intern engineering program.
Senior Manager & Applications Engineering Manager
Mitsui Seiki, USA
09.1992 - 08.2006
- Headed up engineering in North America and developed an applications team for the North and South American team. Over saw and assisted the outside sales team on customer sales calls, recommended machine configurations and pricing structure.
- Managed the machine tool business with the other Senior Managers.
- Implemented turnkeys in Japan and at the customer's facilities.
- Managed a team of engineers and oversaw the sales team
Education
High School Diploma -
Pompton Lakes High School
Pompton Lakes, NJ06.1972
Skills
- Employee management and mentorship
- CNC Milling machine programming
- Process development, quality improvement and cycle time reduction for machined components
- Project management skills for manufacturing processes and implementation
Timeline
Director of Engineering
Rosco Manufaruring
01.2020 - 10.2021
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Mossberg
04.2012 - 10.2015
Senior Manager & Applications Engineering Manager
Mitsui Seiki, USA
09.1992 - 08.2006
Senior Applications Engineer
B/K Components, LLC
07.1989 - 09.2025
High School Diploma -
Pompton Lakes High School