Rich Kobman

About Rich Kobman

A strong background in the design, development, and manufacturing of mechanical components and assemblies for the automotive and small engine industry. Vast experience with many component manufacturing techniques including stamping, die casting, plastic injection molding, powdered metal forming, machining, grinding, and rubber compression molding. Experience with the use of rapid prototyping techniques. An excellent understanding of current requirements of the automotive industry, including ISO14001, and TS16949. Education and training that emphasizes “hands on” learning and practical application. Experienced in the supervision of engineers, technicians, machinists, designers, front line production supervisors, and union/hourly employees. An understanding of the manufacturing business economy that emphasizes the use of return on investment along with Six Sigma concepts. Very good understanding of Lean Manufacturing tools and their useful application. Excellent computer literacy with long term experience on Microsoft Office computer software.Specialties: Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) from Michigan State UniversitySix Sigma Black Belt (Air Academy Associates)21 Year member of the Society of Automotive Engineers

Experience

1. Proposal Manager Capture Manager

   Merrill, A Keel Company

   Jul 2021 — Present · Saginaw, MI, US

   Proposals and New Business Capture for Defense customers.

Education

• Michigan Technological University

  Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

• University of Michigan-Flint

  MBA, Business Operations

  1989 — 1991

Skills

• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Kaizen
• Solidworks
• Lean Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supplier Quality
• Machining
• Ts16949
• Engineering
• Metal Fabrication
• Operations Management
• Purchasing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Quality Management
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Budgets
• Injection Molding
• Design for Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Leadership
• Fmea
• Manufacturing Operations
• Quality System
• Stamping
• Engineering Management
• Spc
• Procurement
• Negotiation
• Ppap
• 5s
• Apqp
• Manufacturing
• Product Design
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Six Sigma