Kevin Youngling
Product Management Engineer at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions- Claim this Profile
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Erik Gross
Kevin can fit in with any crowd. He communicates effectively with all levels of an organization. Troubleshooting and technicals skills are very high; Kevin has the ceiling to learn any technology or product.
Katie Bellott
Kevin has the ability to manage manufacturing systems, people, and detail in equal measure. He is a rare personality that excels in multiple disciplines, as capable in programming and automation as he is in understanding the intersection of people and systems.
Erik Gross
Kevin can fit in with any crowd. He communicates effectively with all levels of an organization. Troubleshooting and technicals skills are very high; Kevin has the ceiling to learn any technology or product.
Katie Bellott
Kevin has the ability to manage manufacturing systems, people, and detail in equal measure. He is a rare personality that excels in multiple disciplines, as capable in programming and automation as he is in understanding the intersection of people and systems.
Erik Gross
Kevin can fit in with any crowd. He communicates effectively with all levels of an organization. Troubleshooting and technicals skills are very high; Kevin has the ceiling to learn any technology or product.
Katie Bellott
Kevin has the ability to manage manufacturing systems, people, and detail in equal measure. He is a rare personality that excels in multiple disciplines, as capable in programming and automation as he is in understanding the intersection of people and systems.
Erik Gross
Kevin can fit in with any crowd. He communicates effectively with all levels of an organization. Troubleshooting and technicals skills are very high; Kevin has the ceiling to learn any technology or product.
Katie Bellott
Kevin has the ability to manage manufacturing systems, people, and detail in equal measure. He is a rare personality that excels in multiple disciplines, as capable in programming and automation as he is in understanding the intersection of people and systems.
Credentials
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Supply Chain Management
APICSDec, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Composite Materials & Manufacturing
Metropolitan State University of DenverDec, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Additive Manufacturing Engineering
Metropolitan State University of DenverJun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT)
SMEMay, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certified SAFe 5 Product Owner/ Product Manager
Scaled Agile Professional Certification Program
Experience
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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Management Engineer
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Jun 2020 - Present
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QAD Redzone
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United States
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project Manager
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Apr 2019 - Jun 2020
Proactively identifies and tracks project risk and develops mitigation plans to manage risk. Experience in leading and managing multiple large, complex enterprise-level projects in a SaaS environment. Manages outsourced work, consultants, vendors, and relationships. Fostered long-lasting business relationships with key stakeholders by understanding client requirements. Proactively identifies and tracks project risk and develops mitigation plans to manage risk. Experience in leading and managing multiple large, complex enterprise-level projects in a SaaS environment. Manages outsourced work, consultants, vendors, and relationships. Fostered long-lasting business relationships with key stakeholders by understanding client requirements.
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Ice-O-Matic
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fabrication Supervisor / Engineer
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2019
Managed 45+ unionized employees in four independent departments. Experienced in large-scale manufacturing environment. Implemented Kaizen and lean team building exercises to engage shop floor personnel. Improved production through engineering design changes related to capability studies. Coordinated between multiple departments to introduce new product lines.
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Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication
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Jun 2017 - Jan 2018
Engineered fixtures and tooling for new manufacturing processes and equipment. Skilled in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, risk control, SPC, GD&T, and root cause analysis. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-E, Arena Rockwell, and Minitab. Proficient in programming software: Dr. Abe (Amada), MetalNest, and Metal Studio (Salvagnini).
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United States Marine Corps
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Quality Assurance - Airframes Division
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Jul 2007 - Jul 2012
Manged team of 30+ Marines, responsible for multi-million dollar projects. Read and interpreted mechanical design drawings and assembly diagrams. Served as Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) for CH-53E Airframes Division, training Marines in proper maintenance procedures, and updating all open Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs) on downing discrepancies by ensuring they are non flight safety hazards. Served as Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) responsible for supervising and inspecting maintenance performed by Marines ensuring all jobs are performed properly and in a safe manor in accordance with COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 Airframes NCOIC responsible for training over 30 Marines in required maintenance technical training, on-the-job training (OJT), Ground Support Equipment (GSE) licensing, and improving Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) proficiency by training to become CDI’s. Served as Airframe Technician, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair discrepancies related to airframe composite, hydraulic & structural components on CH-53E. Extensive experience working in a team environment utilizing good organizational, communication, and strong problem solving skills. Show less
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Above & Beyond Flooring
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Sparta New Jersey
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Foreman
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2002 - 2006
Supervised job site to guarantee the completion in a timely manner according to customer specifications and within the high standards of the company. Specialized in working with builders and customers seeking maximum turnover on real estate. Created individual re-sale plans with customers to specifically target renovations according to extensive market research into re-sale values related to upgrades. Supervised job site to guarantee the completion in a timely manner according to customer specifications and within the high standards of the company. Specialized in working with builders and customers seeking maximum turnover on real estate. Created individual re-sale plans with customers to specifically target renovations according to extensive market research into re-sale values related to upgrades.
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Education
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University of Wisconsin-Stout
Master of Science, Manufacturing Engineering -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering