Chris Heinze

About Chris Heinze

With over a decade in manufacturing, I specialize in Lean & Six Sigma methods, data-driven optimization, and hands-on knowledge in additive manufacturing, CNC machining, assembly, and automation.Throughout my career, I’ve led the introduction of numerous processes, products, and production lines – transforming them from concepts to robust, profitable operations. Using an adaptive yet methodical mindset, I excel at ensuring manufacturing and quality requirements are met while adhering to cost and schedule constraints. Beyond implementation, I’m passionate about continuous improvement – identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, optimizing process flows, and standardizing procedures to reduce costs, improve timelines, and increase process output. Strengths & Expertise- Medical & Aerospace Manufacturing – Extensive background in ISO 13485 & ISO 9001 manufacturing- Data Analytics – Leveraging tools such as Python, Minitab, and Excel to analyze process data to truly understand our manufacturing nuances- Continuous Improvement & Lean Six Sigma – Identifying inefficiencies, implementing improvements, and monitoring results- New Product Introduction & Equipment Qualification – Leading FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ for medical and aerospace manufacturing- Process standardization – Excelling in process definition to ensure a repeatable manufacturing process with minimal variation- Leadership – A collaborative and approachable leader, skilled in mentoring and fostering. I believe in empowering team members and building strong professional relationships. Career Highlights- Led the Launch of a Class 3 Medical Device Manufacturing Line – Collaborated with the customer and equipment manufacturer to design a custom Class 3 medical device production line, established necessary manufacturing processes, validated the equipment (FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ), and ramped up to serial production in just 1.5 years- OEE Improvement of High-Volume Production – Improved the yield and output of the medical device manufacturing line from <50% yield and 2 million units per month in less than a year- Built & Scaled an Additive Metals Manufacturing Department – Grew the additive metals department from one machine and one employee to a small fleet with over a dozen employees in just over a year- Mentored & Developed Future Engineers – Guided engineering students, interns, and early-career engineers by helping them navigate career decisions, develop technical skills, and establish their professional footing.

Experience

1. Lead Engineer, Continuous Improvement

   Beehive Industries

   May 2023 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   At Beehive Industries, I lead the design and implementation of new processes and the monitoring and improvement of established ones.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

  2007 — 2012

Skills

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Solidworks
• Additive Manufacturing
• Cad
• Mechanical Engineering
• Product Design
• Rapid Prototyping
• Python
• Microsoft Excel
• Numpy
• 3d Printing