Michael Brust

Experience

1. Process Engineer

   Barrday Inc.

   Feb 2024 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Support 24/7 production operations in a continuous process manufacturing environment, ensuring minimal downtime through hands-on troubleshooting of quality and equipment issues- Investigate root causes of process inconsistencies using data-driven analysis and implement corrective actions to reduce variation and improve yield and throughput- Automate and upgrade production equipment to improve operator safety, reduce cycle time, and increase process repeatability and uptime- Lead initiatives to increase process capability, resulting in measurable improvements in first-pass quality and product consistency- Analyze process quality trends proactively through SPC and real-time monitoring tools, driving corrective actions that reduce defect rates- Collaborate with QA teams to align production standards with ISO/industry compliance requirements and internal quality benchmarks- Initiate and maintain robust preventative maintenance plans to ensure high availability of critical process equipment- Create and deliver targeted training modules to upskill production operators on process knowledge, troubleshooting, and equipment best practices- Work closely with R&D and Sales teams to assess production feasibility for new product lines, providing engineering input early in development cycles- Lead scale-up trials for new products, modifying existing machinery to support new specs while documenting trial outcomes and process parameters for commercial rollout- Spearhead design changes and retrofits to existing systems to accommodate new product geometries, materials, or inspection requirements.

Education

• UNCC

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

  2010 — 2013

Skills

• Event Management
• Microsoft Word
• Accounting
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Social Media
• Finance
• Marketing
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Management
• Leadership
• Economics