Lee Grant Lytle
About Lee Grant Lytle
Lee Grant Lytle serves as the Lean Champion and Engineering Manager at Forum Energy Technologies, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in engineering and management roles across multiple companies, focusing on continuous improvement and Lean methodologies.
Work at Forum Energy Technologies
Lee Grant Lytle has been employed at Forum Energy Technologies since 2008, holding various positions within the Cannon Services Division in Stafford, Texas. He currently serves as Lean Champion and Engineering Manager, a role he has held since 2017. Prior to this, he worked as an Engineer from 2008 to 2011 and as Engineering Manager from 2011 to 2017. In his current position, he focuses on implementing Lean Philosophy to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
Education and Expertise
Lee Grant Lytle earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 1985 to 1990. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Strategic Management at the University of Houston-Victoria, completing his studies from 2013 to 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering management and continuous improvement strategies.
Background in Engineering
Lee Grant Lytle has a diverse background in engineering, having worked at several notable companies. His career began at Applied Materials, where he held multiple roles, including Manufacturing Technologist, Quality Engineer, and Production Control Planner from 1994 to 1998. He also worked at Raytheon as a Manufacturing Engineer for a brief period in 1999 and at Lockheed Martin as an Associate Design Engineer from 1990 to 1994. This extensive experience has contributed to his proficiency in engineering and manufacturing processes.
Achievements in Continuous Improvement
Throughout his career, Lee Grant Lytle has been actively involved in developing Kaizen events and strategies aimed at fostering continuous improvements at Forum Energy Technologies. He has successfully implemented new equipment and enhanced existing systems by applying Lean Philosophy principles, which focus on waste reduction and efficiency maximization. His contributions have played a significant role in optimizing manufacturing processes.