Kevin Funkhouser
About Kevin Funkhouser
Kevin Funkhouser serves as the Director of Manufacturing Operations at Black Box, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, having previously worked at GE Energy Connections and Schroeder Industries LLC.
Current Role at Black Box
Kevin Funkhouser serves as the Director of Manufacturing Operations at Black Box. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and manufacturing processes. His role involves overseeing production strategies and ensuring that manufacturing operations align with the company's goals. He is based in Lawrence, Pennsylvania, where he manages various aspects of the manufacturing workflow.
Previous Experience at GE Energy Connections
Before joining Black Box, Kevin Funkhouser worked at GE Energy Connections as a Lead Manufacturing Engineer. His tenure lasted from 2015 to 2016, during which he was based at the RIDC Pittsburgh facility. In this role, he focused on enhancing manufacturing processes and implementing engineering solutions to improve production efficiency.
Experience at Schroeder Industries LLC
Kevin Funkhouser was employed at Schroeder Industries LLC as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer from 2016 to 2020. During his four years there, he contributed to various engineering projects and manufacturing operations in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania. His responsibilities included optimizing manufacturing processes and ensuring product quality.
Educational Background
Kevin Funkhouser has a solid educational foundation in engineering and technology. He studied at Kent State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology from 2000 to 2005. Additionally, he completed a diploma program at Kent State and obtained certifications in Core Tools from the Industrial Forum in 2012.
Early Career at GE
Kevin Funkhouser began his career at GE, where he worked as a Project Engineer from 2009 to 2011. This two-year role provided him with valuable experience in project management and engineering practices within the manufacturing sector.