Van Phifer
About
Van Phifer is from 密尔沃基地区. Van works in the following industries: "工业自动化", "工业设计/机械设计", "机械", "采矿/金属", "建材", "电器/电子制造", and "航天". Van is currently General Manager at Norco Manufacturing. In Van's previous role as a Senior Consultant at Collins Aerospace, Van worked in New Berlin, Wisconsin until Jun 2021. Prior to joining Collins Aerospace, Van was a President at Toellner Systems Inc and held the position of President at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Prior to that, Van was a Engineering Manager at Toellner Systems Inc, based in Glendale, WI from Feb 2016 to Jun 2016. Van started working as Project Manager at in Greater Milwaukee Area in Oct 2015. From Feb 2015 to Oct 2015, Van was Engineering Manager at R&B Grinding, based in Racine, Wisconsin. Prior to that, Van was a Division Engineering Manager at Parker Hannifin, based in Little Rock, Arkansas Area from Aug 2013 to Nov 2014. Van started working as Engineering Specialist - Six Sigma Black Belt at Caterpillar Inc. in Mining Products Division- South Milwaukee, WI in Jul 2011.
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Van Phifer's current jobs
Van Phifer's past jobs
Pro-System is a distributor of automotive brake systems and manufacturer of braking components. • Expanded the production capabilities of the bedding department by more than 70% with equipment improvements and upgrades. • Improved indoor air quality and reduced operator fatigue by improving air handling equipment. • Increased throughput of the machine shop by 80% by implementing process changes. • Increased demand for testing services by 40% with new dynamometer attachments. • Engaged in new business development which: o Developed a captive customer relationship that diversified our customer base into a new market. o Developed a retro-styled product family. o Developed several offshore production sources. • Planned and implemented several facility wide IT upgrades.
Brought this manufacturer of CNC metal forming machinery and automation equipment from Start-Up to full base product line in less than 2 years. • Managed all aspects of R&D, design engineering and manufacturing. • Managed, developed and expanded vendor relationships. • Developed engineering, purchasing, document control, and HR standards. • Developed completely new high speed machine tools from the ground up: o 2D wire bender driven by 2 servo axes. o 3D wire bender driven by 6 servo axes. o High Speed Chamfering Unit. • Developed several new patent applied for features offering distinct competitive advantages.