Daniel Danckert
Reliability Engineering | Quality Management | R&D Excellence | Lean Six Sigma | ISO Compliance | Cost-Saving Initiatives | Technical Publications | Multilingual (EN/DE) | US & EU Work Authorization
- Role
- Sr Reliability Engineer Lab Manager, Reliability- & Test Engineering at Waters Corporation
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Daniel Danckert
Engineering Excellence & Quality Leadership: Whether it is driving R&D excellence, refining reliability engineering and managing quality, I am passionate about optimization at the intersection of innovation and efficiency. I have also built my career around leading cross-functional teams to lead development solutions that meet and exceed regulatory/industry standards with a strong foundation in Lean Six Sigma, ISO compliance, and statistical analysis.Delivering Impactful Results: My highlights include leading an organization-wide initiative worth $466K/year in cost savings to securing multi-year $2.5M contracts — as evidence that strategic thinking and technical skills complement each other. Answering the numbers is only the tip of the iceberg — I derive great satisfaction from mentoring teams, creating a culture of continuous improvement, and helping businesses stay ahead of the curve in their industry.Discipline Beyond the Workplace: Beyond engineering and quality management, I have a deep passion for martial arts, holding a Black Belt in Karate and sharing my expertise as a part-time instructor. The discipline, resilience, and strategic mindset I apply on the mat are the same principles I bring to my professional work.A Global Perspective & Technical Expertise: I am fluent in German and English, and authorized to work in both the USA and the European Union. I bring a global perspective and a deep understanding of business cycles, technical writing, and advanced tools, such as Microsoft Project, Minitab, and MATLAB.let’s connect and discuss collaborations, process improvements, and innovative solutions!
Experience
Sr Reliability Engineer Lab Manager, Reliability- & Test Engineering
Nov 2020 — Present · Milford, MA, US
Sr. Reliability Engineer Nov 2020 - PresentLab Manager Mar 2022 - PresentIn consecutive roles, I plan and execute reliability evaluations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system dependability. I conduct tests, analyze data, and provide actionable insights. I partner with NPD and Sustaining teams to optimize system robustness. I streamline lab operations by integrating reliability and test engineering teams, consolidating spaces, and optimizing resources. Additionally, I oversee a 7K sq. ft. lab, ensuring ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 compliance with zero audit findings. I manage calibration, preventive maintenance, 5S, and lean initiatives. I conduct lab tours and uphold FDA compliance through corrective actions and successful audits.Following are my key contributions to the role:• Delivered annual savings of $466K by heading a cost-saving project involving sampling mechanism replacement. • Achieved an ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification; recognized for excellence in reliability engineering practices.• Improved overall performance; developed detailed test plans for evaluating system and component-level reliability. • Mentored junior engineers by fostering technical skills and professional growth to support departmental goals.• Resolved obsolescence issues in sustaining engineering by implementing solutions that maintained product functionality.• Created CapEx documentation to procure analytical equipment, while enhancing laboratory capabilities for reliability testing.• Designed departmental templates to streamline the dissemination of test plans and results.• Earned a nomination for the Enterprise Innovation Award in recognition of impactful contributions to new product development.• Trained as a Kaizen Implementation Coordinator through Gemba Academy to drive lean improvements and efficiency.
Education
Penn State University
Graduate Certificate, Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Arts, Chemical & Ocean Engineering, German Language & Literature
Western New England University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Technische Universität Braunschweig
Mechanical Engineering and German
University of Rhode Island
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Chemical Engineering
University of Rhode Island
Graduate Certificate, Polymer/Plastics Engineering
Xaverian Brothers High School
High School Diploma
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