Larry Kay
About Larry Kay
Larry Kay serves as the Director of New Product Development at Fort Wayne Metals, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in product design for the medical device industry and has held various managerial roles within the company over the years.
Current Role at Fort Wayne Metals
Larry Kay currently serves as the Director of New Product Development at Fort Wayne Metals. He has held this position since 2018 and has been responsible for overseeing the development of new products tailored specifically for the medical device industry. His role includes managing the New Product Development Team and providing rapid prototyping services to meet customer needs.
Previous Positions at Fort Wayne Metals
Larry Kay has held multiple positions at Fort Wayne Metals throughout his career. He worked as the Plant Manager from 1997 to 2004, the Director of Technology from 2004 to 2016, and the Director of Engineering from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he served as the Quality Manager from 1993 to 1997. His extensive experience at the company spans over two decades.
Education and Expertise
Larry Kay studied at Indiana University—Purdue University Fort Wayne, where he earned a Master of Science in Technology from 2008 to 2011. His coursework included Statistics, Lean Tools, and Project Management. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, which he completed from 1975 to 1986.
Contributions to Medical Device Development
Larry Kay has played a significant role in the medical device industry by facilitating the transition of products from the R&D team to full-scale production. His expertise in designing new products has been instrumental in meeting the specific needs of medical device customers, ensuring that products are developed efficiently and effectively.