Kevin Johnson
About Kevin Johnson
Kevin Johnson is a Manufacturing Engineer Group Lead at Belcan Engineering, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in manufacturing engineering and operations, with previous roles at companies such as Allison Transmission, Visteon Corporation, and Ford Motor Company.
Work at Belcan
Kevin Johnson has been employed at Belcan Engineering since 2015, currently holding the position of Manufacturing Engineer Group Lead. In this role, he collaborates with Rolls Royce Manufacturing Engineering Managers to ensure timely and efficient project completion by Belcan resources. He manages a team of 28 Contract Manufacturing Engineers at the Rolls Royce Plant 5, overseeing various manufacturing processes and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Belcan, Kevin Johnson worked at Allison Transmission as a Tool Analyst from 2012 to 2013. He also held positions at Visteon Corporation, where he served as Superintendent of Operations from 2007 to 2010 and as Decommission Project Leader from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he worked at Ford Motor Company as a Manufacturing Engineer from 2000 to 2004 and at Automotive Components Holdings, LLC/Visteon Corporation as Superintendent from 2007 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Johnson earned his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Indiana University Indianapolis, where he studied from 1981 to 1986. He later pursued an MBA at the University of Indianapolis - School of Business, completing his studies from 2001 to 2004. His educational background supports his extensive experience in manufacturing engineering and management, particularly in deploying continuous improvement strategies based on lean manufacturing principles.
Leadership and Management Skills
In his current role at Belcan, Kevin Johnson demonstrates strong leadership and management skills by overseeing a team of 28 engineers. His responsibilities include ensuring project timelines are met and resources are utilized efficiently. His experience in managing teams and projects in various manufacturing environments contributes to his effectiveness in this role.