Dan Koch

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About Dan Koch

Engineering Leader with long-range vision who devises maps from present to 5-10 years ahead. Meets stakeholder demands. Increases profitability and enhances revenue while cutting costs. Decisive, energetic, creative, demanding, competitive, “pragmatic PhD”. Projects confidence. Reduces negative surprises by meticulous planning and accurate forecasts. Strengthens teams by sharing ownership, challenging team members to grow, and expecting only the best. Asks “What should the technology be doing in the next 10 years?” Proven Strengths • Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Sensor (MEMS) • Engineering: Deep technical and design skills • Certified Lean Leader • Operations • Team Leadership • Pattern of repeated success • Challenge driven • Six Sigma • Enables technology • Long-term thinking • Budget management • Accurate forecasting • Strong working relationships with company leaders, Finance and Accounting, architects • Enhances production flow integrity Sample Achievements • Succeeded in designing and transferring production over three years to a new $33M facility, with no production interruptions • Reinvigorated organization by mentoring new leadership and adding engineering depth to create a team that leads the site in quality, Six Sigma and operational excellence (952) 491-1967 or dankoch0206@gmail.com