Brian Hoffa

Engineer, Borough Councilman, Planning Commission, Volunteer

Role
Manufacturing Engineer at SGL Carbon
Location
Reading, PA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
Manufacturing & ProductionView LinkedIn profile

About Brian Hoffa

A dynamic and innovative engineer who is a strategic thinker in driving and maintaining…

Experience

  1. Manufacturing Engineer

    SGL Carbon

    Feb 2019 — Present · Sinking Spring, PA, US

    Responsible for engineering support of manufacturing operations. Developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge in product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. Implement and promote LEAN initiatives.Develop, evaluate, improve and document manufacturing processes.Create programs and procedures with the maintenance supervisor to improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs and processes.Analyze manufacturing process flows for the enhancement of quality, cost reduction, and throughput.Provide engineering support to production departments by trouble shooting and resolving technical problems.Evaluate non-conformity causes and report results and corrective actionsProvide engineering design support for machine fixturing, tooling, material handling equipment, and safety devices.Assist department managers with projects and/or provide technical advice.Consult with vendors to determine machine tool specifications and arrange for purchase of all such equipment materials, or parts. Evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.

Education

  • Penn State Berks Campus

    B.S., Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology

    1996 — 2000

  • Penn State University

    EMET, Engineering

    1996 — 2000

Skills

  • Control Valves
  • Promotion Planning
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Instrumentation
  • Product Development
  • Product Launch
  • Microsoft Office
  • Valves
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Sensors
  • Sales Management
  • Marketing Research
  • Statistical Process Control
  • Customer Service
  • Marketing Communications
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Engineering
  • Product Management
  • Ms Office Suite
  • Industrial Control
  • Supply Chain
  • Business Development
  • New Product Ideation
  • Strategy
  • Process Improvement
  • Biopharmaceutical Valves and Controls
  • Global Product Management
  • Business
  • Strategic Planning
  • Spc
  • Project Management
  • Product Marketing
  • Business Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Product Launches
  • Project Portfolio Management
  • Business Process
  • Stage-Gate
  • New Business Development
  • Business Planning

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