Dan Garbe
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Wayne Clark
I worked directly with Dan at Vexxel Composites and Luxfer Gas Cylinders. Dan was in charge of our facilities and equipment. He did a superb job. Our facility and equipment up-time was >98% over the years. Dan designed and built several pieces of equipment used in the manufacture and testing of high pressure composite vessels. Since our industry is relatively small, there aren't many equipment suppliers. The few suppliers there are are expensive and have long procurement leadtimes. The equipment Dan designed and built was computer-controlled highly technical and highly precise equipment. Dan's ability to design and fabricate this equipment saved us tens of thousands of dollars in procurement costs, valuable time by getting the equipment on-line expeditiously, and improved production efficiency. Prior to working for Vexxel/Luxfer Dan was a manufacturing engineer. We used this experience by assigning him to production/manufacturing teams. Dan provided valuable input and guidance insofar as process improvements. His experience also provided stability to the teams. Furthermore, Dan's interface with the technicians allowed him to collect information on the facility and equipment from the users. He used this information to make improvements. I would recommend Dan as a production engineer, maintenance engineer, facilities engineer, equipment engineer or manufacturing engineer. Dan has a broad experience base and is highly skilled in these functions. Dan's experience and know-how will bring a great deal of technical skill and experience to your organization.
Ramon Quintana
I want to Thank You Dan for the time I was working with you as your aide in the MFG. Engineering group for always making me feel like I was helping you, when the entire time, it was you, that was helping me! Best Wishes!
Wayne Clark
I worked directly with Dan at Vexxel Composites and Luxfer Gas Cylinders. Dan was in charge of our facilities and equipment. He did a superb job. Our facility and equipment up-time was >98% over the years. Dan designed and built several pieces of equipment used in the manufacture and testing of high pressure composite vessels. Since our industry is relatively small, there aren't many equipment suppliers. The few suppliers there are are expensive and have long procurement leadtimes. The equipment Dan designed and built was computer-controlled highly technical and highly precise equipment. Dan's ability to design and fabricate this equipment saved us tens of thousands of dollars in procurement costs, valuable time by getting the equipment on-line expeditiously, and improved production efficiency. Prior to working for Vexxel/Luxfer Dan was a manufacturing engineer. We used this experience by assigning him to production/manufacturing teams. Dan provided valuable input and guidance insofar as process improvements. His experience also provided stability to the teams. Furthermore, Dan's interface with the technicians allowed him to collect information on the facility and equipment from the users. He used this information to make improvements. I would recommend Dan as a production engineer, maintenance engineer, facilities engineer, equipment engineer or manufacturing engineer. Dan has a broad experience base and is highly skilled in these functions. Dan's experience and know-how will bring a great deal of technical skill and experience to your organization.
Ramon Quintana
I want to Thank You Dan for the time I was working with you as your aide in the MFG. Engineering group for always making me feel like I was helping you, when the entire time, it was you, that was helping me! Best Wishes!
Wayne Clark
I worked directly with Dan at Vexxel Composites and Luxfer Gas Cylinders. Dan was in charge of our facilities and equipment. He did a superb job. Our facility and equipment up-time was >98% over the years. Dan designed and built several pieces of equipment used in the manufacture and testing of high pressure composite vessels. Since our industry is relatively small, there aren't many equipment suppliers. The few suppliers there are are expensive and have long procurement leadtimes. The equipment Dan designed and built was computer-controlled highly technical and highly precise equipment. Dan's ability to design and fabricate this equipment saved us tens of thousands of dollars in procurement costs, valuable time by getting the equipment on-line expeditiously, and improved production efficiency. Prior to working for Vexxel/Luxfer Dan was a manufacturing engineer. We used this experience by assigning him to production/manufacturing teams. Dan provided valuable input and guidance insofar as process improvements. His experience also provided stability to the teams. Furthermore, Dan's interface with the technicians allowed him to collect information on the facility and equipment from the users. He used this information to make improvements. I would recommend Dan as a production engineer, maintenance engineer, facilities engineer, equipment engineer or manufacturing engineer. Dan has a broad experience base and is highly skilled in these functions. Dan's experience and know-how will bring a great deal of technical skill and experience to your organization.
Ramon Quintana
I want to Thank You Dan for the time I was working with you as your aide in the MFG. Engineering group for always making me feel like I was helping you, when the entire time, it was you, that was helping me! Best Wishes!
Wayne Clark
I worked directly with Dan at Vexxel Composites and Luxfer Gas Cylinders. Dan was in charge of our facilities and equipment. He did a superb job. Our facility and equipment up-time was >98% over the years. Dan designed and built several pieces of equipment used in the manufacture and testing of high pressure composite vessels. Since our industry is relatively small, there aren't many equipment suppliers. The few suppliers there are are expensive and have long procurement leadtimes. The equipment Dan designed and built was computer-controlled highly technical and highly precise equipment. Dan's ability to design and fabricate this equipment saved us tens of thousands of dollars in procurement costs, valuable time by getting the equipment on-line expeditiously, and improved production efficiency. Prior to working for Vexxel/Luxfer Dan was a manufacturing engineer. We used this experience by assigning him to production/manufacturing teams. Dan provided valuable input and guidance insofar as process improvements. His experience also provided stability to the teams. Furthermore, Dan's interface with the technicians allowed him to collect information on the facility and equipment from the users. He used this information to make improvements. I would recommend Dan as a production engineer, maintenance engineer, facilities engineer, equipment engineer or manufacturing engineer. Dan has a broad experience base and is highly skilled in these functions. Dan's experience and know-how will bring a great deal of technical skill and experience to your organization.
Ramon Quintana
I want to Thank You Dan for the time I was working with you as your aide in the MFG. Engineering group for always making me feel like I was helping you, when the entire time, it was you, that was helping me! Best Wishes!
Experience
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Ridge Corporation
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United States
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Plastics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. R&D and Commercialization Engineer
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Jul 2022 - Present
Bring concepts from ideas into engineered for production. Bring concepts from ideas into engineered for production.
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FREE-BODY, INC
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Hebron, Ohio
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President
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Aug 2017 - Present
Free-Body does custom equipment design consulting. Free-Body does custom equipment design consulting.
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Greif
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United States
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Engineer
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Oct 2019 - May 2022
Primary responsibilities include requesting large capital projects, completing large and small projects, project management, project planning, and new equipment training. In addition to the above, together with our division engineer, we have created systems to simplify finding project details such as cost, drawings and equipment operational details. Primary responsibilities include requesting large capital projects, completing large and small projects, project management, project planning, and new equipment training. In addition to the above, together with our division engineer, we have created systems to simplify finding project details such as cost, drawings and equipment operational details.
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LD Senior Manufacturing Engineer
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May 2018 - May 2019
Increased productivity and safety for large diameter quartz tube manufacturing through more functional designs for product handling and more serviceable and reliable safety hardware. - Did safety calculations for another department action team. Identified support needs not previously understood for a safer workplace.- Championed shop equipment improvements with operators and maintenance for safety and productivity.- Established Bell Jar drawings standardizing shop style and improving customer communications.- Modeled, estimated, and presented major equipment recommendations for corporate decisions. Show less
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Sr. Process Engineer
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Nov 2017 - May 2018
Conducted process investigations, improving product quality, and reducing wasted materials. Tracked individual product manufacturing details and searched for opportunity. Worked with operators and others to improve equipment and processes. There were great people here.
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xperion Energy & Environment
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Heath, Ohio
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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
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Apr 2015 - Jul 2017
Sorted out and completed the startup of a new USA factory to manufacture carbon fiber high-pressure vessels for compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel which must meet strict DOT requirements. Worked with very capable German PhD design engineers for proper in-house production tools and processes. Monitored cycle testing for true test records. Ensured good equipment and facility performance. - Managed local contractors and in-house production equipment and projects to meet schedule. - Upgraded shop layout, wrote comprehensive manuals, created new tooling for improved efficiency. - Designed major equipment upgrades and coordinated with home office design engineers, operations, contractors, and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) for tested and endorsed improvements. Show less
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Luxfer Gas Cylinders
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
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Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
Designed and implemented equipment and tooling solutions to manufacture high-pressure composite cylinders for containment of compressed natural gas (CNG) at the Luxfer Utah location. We created some great new things at our facility which provided tight tolerances and operator friendly interfaces with short lead times at controlled costs. Designed and implemented equipment and tooling solutions to manufacture high-pressure composite cylinders for containment of compressed natural gas (CNG) at the Luxfer Utah location. We created some great new things at our facility which provided tight tolerances and operator friendly interfaces with short lead times at controlled costs.
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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
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May 2012 - Mar 2014
Engineered startup of a new factory by shop floor layout, equipment commission, creating tooling and processes to make filament wound carbon fiber (new to me) compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel storage cylinders for large vehicles. Established initial compliance with DOT, city, and state permits. - Designed and created fixtures and custom product handling to successfully start-up new factory. - Actively engaged in hiring initial employees. - Established process needs, shop floor requirements, utilities, and process flow for safe efficiency. - Supervised maintenance, facilities, projects, and coordinated with agencies for regulatory compliance. We had some very innovative solutions to our manufacturing needs. (Luxfer acquired Vexxel Composites March 2014.) Show less
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Atk Thiokol Propulsion Corp
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manufacturing Engineer - Ares Cast & Cure
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Dec 2010 - May 2012
Brought new solid rocket cast and cure processes, instructions, tooling, and facilities into a state of readiness.- Innovated and condensed process planning for large solid rocket booster casting & cure repeatability.- Audited processes, facilities, and worked corrective actions for industrial health and ISO compliance.- Showed process error root causes and identified corrective actions for continuous improvement.- Championed new practice for some common process materials saving costs across entire campus. Show less
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Project Chair - Large Motor Washout
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Oct 2008 - Nov 2010
Responsible for entire project to complete equipment changes and reactivate a large solid rocket motor propellant washout facility. Oversaw facility engineering, maintenance, and operations to safely separate cured solid rocket propellant from reusable solid rocket booster housings. Conducted multiple PFMEA. This was an unusual, very technical, and high-stakes project accomplished across multiple departments. Daily updates and many detailed presentations provided to company management, NASA, and peers.- Created and adhered to detailed schedule while addressing equipment and other challenges.- Developed and implemented controls interface (HMI) and algorithm changes, decreasing errors.- Designed and championed successful equipment modifications for downtime reduction.- Established culture celebrated for communication and effectiveness, completing safe and on time. Show less
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Lead Manufacturing Engineer
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Aug 2006 - Sep 2008
Coordinated and assisted/mentored other manufacturing engineers introducing new tooling and processes. Made sure it would all work. Prepared management and NASA presentations on the processes and changes.
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Operations Analyst and Deputy Manager
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Jul 2005 - Aug 2006
Approved routine maintenance, follow-up and participated in facility projects. Filled operations manager seat on change boards as needed, regularly. (New culture change related operations new technical role filled by request of operations personnel.)
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Mar 2005 - Jun 2005
Answered process planning questions and corrective actions. Answered safety concerns and completed process planning improvements. Participated in and led quality investigations and PFMEA.
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MityLite
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United States
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Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Engineer
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1988 - 2005
I started as Production Labor while I finished my degree, then worked as a Manufacturing Engineer and Production Manager. Primary responsibility usually was to create the appropriate production capability to meet customer needs. Several new and unique production capabilities developed. Duties included occasional direct contact with customers for product design tuning: though, normally working though a sales representative. Good working relationships formed with production personnel as I learned to listen to these great individuals. Show less
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Brigham Young University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineering Capstone Coach
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Sep 2000 - Apr 2004
Adjunct part-time mentor for a team of typically six seniors in engineering through a two semester design and build course. Giving the team room to learn by success and failure. Offering encouragement often and direction rarely. The position included grading papers and primary input for the team members individual grade each semester. Adjunct part-time mentor for a team of typically six seniors in engineering through a two semester design and build course. Giving the team room to learn by success and failure. Offering encouragement often and direction rarely. The position included grading papers and primary input for the team members individual grade each semester.
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Education
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1980 - 1993
Brigham Young University
BS, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering -
2006 - 2007
University of Utah
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering
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