Andrew Kraling

About Andrew Kraling

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Operations project manager and hands-on process engineer with fifteen years of proven results in process development, project management, product design, strategic execution and business development. Project management leader with a demonstrated ability to increase efficiency and direct change in challenging environments. AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Process and product development for IC devices using statistical analysis, Six Sigma, Minitab and risk analysis • Project forecasting and tracking, utilizing business dashboards, scorecards and Microsoft Project • Tooling, fixture, assembly design and test equipment commissioning and optimization, using DOEs and TMVs • Product transfer, product launches, yield improvement • IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ Validation protocol creation and execution, NCMR investigation and root cause analysis • Internal and external report generation for BSI and FDA regulatory submissions and audits • Print creation and modification, capability analysis, pfmeca evaluation, process review and update implementation, problem-solving methods

Experience

1. Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

   Teleflex Medical Oem

   Mar 2019 — Present · Maple Grove, MN

   Team Manager for manufacturing engineers supporting two facilities with annual operating revenue of $45 million. Lead project engineer for development and launch of new esophageal product with anticipated revenue of $1.5 million. Manager of site value stream initiatives resulting in 15% increase in output. Project lead for internal product transfers from R&D to production.

Education

• Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  1997 — 2001

• UMN Carlson School of Management

  Master of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Operations

  2002 — 2004