Andrew Kettlewell
About Andrew Kettlewell
Andrew Kettlewell is a Manufacturing Process Engineer with extensive experience in process development and improvement, particularly in the electro-mechanical assembly field. He has held various engineering roles and possesses expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ISO standards.
Work at Ducommun Incorporated
Andrew Kettlewell has been employed as a Manufacturing Process Engineer at Ducommun Incorporated since 2022. His role involves overseeing various manufacturing processes and ensuring efficiency in production. He is based in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he applies his extensive knowledge in process engineering to enhance operational effectiveness.
Previous Experience in Process Engineering
Before joining Ducommun Incorporated, Andrew Kettlewell worked at Cummins Power Generation from 1994 to 2003 as a Process Engineering/Project Team Leader. He also held the position of Conformal Coat Process Engineer at Sypris Electronics from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he served as a Process Quality Consultant Contractor at Celestica for a brief period in 2004.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Kettlewell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. He possesses expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools, which he utilizes for process development and improvement. His knowledge extends to ISO/QS standards relevant to the electro-mechanical assembly field.
Skills in Manufacturing Processes
Andrew Kettlewell has a strong background in various manufacturing processes, including ozone and plasma processes. He is proficient in programming PVA and Nordson coating machines and has specialized experience in conformal coating and encapsulation using silicone, urethane, and acrylics. He has also led projects that involved testing and evaluating capital equipment, including operator training.
Quality Procedures and Standards Compliance
Andrew has experience in writing quality procedures and process documents that conform to ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 standards. He has successfully managed the transfer of technical skills and knowledge related to manufacturing circuit board assemblies and electronic controls to an international contract manufacturer.