Kyle Stacy
Bloomingdale
Summary
Results-driven engineering and operations manager, known for productivity and efficient task completion. Extensive experience in precision machine engineering design, and optimization of engineering change control processes. Excels in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to drive operations forward. Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence sets the stage for success in dynamic environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Operations
GF Microlution
Chicago
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw operations of multiple teams, including Engineering, Production, Quality, Service, and Procurement, for an OEM of high-precision laser micro-drilling machines.
- In collaboration with sales, defined the mid- and long-term planning for the engineering and production teams.
- Set and maintained KPIs to help teams maximize their overall results.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, evaluated, and terminated personnel as necessary.
- Maintained all responsibilities from the previously held Head of Engineering position.
Head of Engineering
GF Microlution
Chicago
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Oversaw a cross-functional engineering team responsible for the design and production support of high-precision laser micro-drilling machines, including mechanical, electrical, and production engineering.
- Created a project management phase-gate system to track engineering projects from concept through customer installation.
- Developed cost models for complex turn-key machine projects to support the Sales team.
- Worked closely with the Technology team to take products through the completion of the NPD process.
- Executed the finalization of 2D drawings, schematics, and other documentation.
- Led the effort to publish service and customer product documentation in the internal knowledge center database.
Production Engineering Manager
GF Microlution
Chicago
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Oversaw a team of production engineers responsible for supporting the production of complex laser micro-drilling machines.
- Acted as the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) manager in SAP by managing the production BOMs and routings for all products.
- Set up an engineering change process to effectively track all engineering changes and coordinate all change introduction activities with the affected stakeholders, including production, procurement, testing, quality, and service.
- Coordinated all cost reduction and industrialization activities for the continuous improvement of the product designs.
- Led the definition of all production process activities, including the floor layout, work instructions, standard operating times, and production tooling and equipment.
- Led a company-wide 6S initiative to improve efficiency and continuous improvement.
Lead Project Engineer
GF Microlution
Chicago
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Led projects to deliver complex, turnkey laser micro-machining solutions to meet customer specifications.
- Coordinated activities between sales, engineering, production, applications, and service teams to maintain project schedules and deliver machines on time and within budget.
- Worked with external automation suppliers to couple laser machines to robots, and deliver fully automated machining cells to customers.
- Ensured machines met the required industry standards, including CE and UL.
- Worked closely with application team members to develop the machine process steps, and ensure parts can be manufactured to the customer specifications and tolerances.
Senior Process Engineer
Microlution Inc.
Chicago
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Designed process workflows to manufacture customer parts to specification on our laser micro-machining equipment.
- Programmed machines with a femtosecond pulsed laser, a 5-axis galvo scanning head, and up to 5 axes of machine motion to drill micro holes in various part sizes and materials.
- Performed customer run-offs on our equipment at the factory and at customer sites.
- Designed fixturing and part handling systems in conjunction with the mechanical engineering team and external automation suppliers.
- Core contributor to the design and build of a new prototype product, a femtosecond laser tube-cutting machine.
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Microlution Inc.
Chicago
10.2009 - 12.2014
- Created manufacturing documentation for new machines, including mechanical work instructions, electrical schematics, and testing instructions.
- Created a manufacturing BOM tool in Excel to track inventory and all production part demands, in order to drive purchasing requirements.
- Setup production layout and workflows.
- Maintained production planning and scheduling for all production activities.
- Performed quality inspections, and communicated and tracked all quality issues through resolution.
- Served as Laser Safety Officer, as per OSHA requirements, and maintained all training, SOPs, and laser product records.
- Interfaced with fabrication suppliers to negotiate pricing, answer technical questions, and provide quality feedback.
- Managed all necessary steps to introduce design changes.
Product Development Engineer
Microlution Inc.
Chicago
07.2007 - 10.2009
- Managed the product user interface software: added new features, performed a visual layout redesign project, and provided customer support.
- Maintained product user manuals to incorporate new options and modules.
- Served as a key engineer for a large medical customer project: designed a turn-key milling process, coordinated all project deliverables, performed factory and site acceptance tests, and provided remote and on-site support as required.
- Managed the CE certification project for the first Microlution product line, the 363 micro-milling machine.
Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering
Urbana
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Performed research in the area of micro-manufacturing.
- Developed a decentralized control architecture for a microfactory.
- Conducted experiments to optimize controller conditions for improving the machining accuracy of micro/meso-scale machine tools.
- Managed other tasks, including transfer system design, software development, and extensive troubleshooting of machine tools and their control systems.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
Miami University
Oxford, OH05-2005
Skills
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional coordination
- Precision engineering design and assembly
- Laser micromachining
- Product industrialization
- Product lifecycle management
- Production layout planning
- Procurement and materials management
- Quality control
- Precision measurement
- Equipment validation
- SAP PLM and PS modules
- SharePoint automation
- ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certification
- 6S and continuous improvement
- Lean manufacturing
- Cost modeling
- Work instructions and documentation
Software Skills
Software: SAP (PLM and PS modules), SharePoint, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Matlab, Simulink, Microsoft Office
Programming Languages: Excel VBA, C/C++, Visual Basic, Java, Python, Ladder Logic, G-code
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Operations
GF Microlution
08.2024 - Current
Head of Engineering
GF Microlution
03.2022 - 08.2024
Production Engineering Manager
GF Microlution
01.2019 - 03.2022
Lead Project Engineer
GF Microlution
06.2016 - 01.2019
Senior Process Engineer
Microlution Inc.
01.2013 - 06.2016
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Microlution Inc.
10.2009 - 12.2014
Product Development Engineer
Microlution Inc.
07.2007 - 10.2009
Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering
08.2005 - 07.2007
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
Miami University