Douglas Meinhardt
About Douglas Meinhardt
Douglas Meinhardt is a Senior Project Engineer at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in engineering and management roles across various companies, including Akzo Nobel and PPG Industries, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.
Current Role at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Douglas Meinhardt has been serving as a Senior Project Engineer at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2015. In this role, he applies his extensive engineering background to lead projects focused on process improvement and implementation. His responsibilities include analyzing engineering data and developing strategies to enhance productivity and quality within the organization.
Previous Experience at Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings
Douglas Meinhardt worked at Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings in various capacities. He served as Operations Excellence Manager for 8 months in 2011 and later as Operations Excellence Improvement Project Manager from 2011 to 2013. During his tenure, he revitalized process improvement programs and implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance operational efficiency.
Career at Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co., Inc.
Douglas Meinhardt held multiple positions at Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co., Inc. from 2003 to 2009. His roles included Project Engineer, Process Improvement Manager, and Product Data Manager. He contributed to project implementation and process improvements, focusing on enhancing product data management and operational processes in the company.
Professional Background at PPG Industries, Inc.
Douglas Meinhardt's career at PPG Industries, Inc. spanned several roles from 1976 to 1985. He worked as a Chemical Engineer, Technical Service Engineer, Account Representative, and Supervisor of Customer Service. His diverse experience in these positions provided him with a strong foundation in chemical engineering and customer service management.
Education and Certifications
Douglas Meinhardt earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing his studies from 1971 to 1975. He also pursued further education in Managerial Economics at the University of Pittsburgh and Financial Accounting at Robert Morris University. He holds a Six Sigma Green Belt certification, demonstrating his expertise in process improvement and quality management.