Gary Waechter
About Gary Waechter
Gary Waechter serves as the Director of Manufacturing Engineering at Hubbell Incorporated, a position he has held since 2023. He has over 15 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with expertise in Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and project management.
Work at Hubbell
Gary Waechter has been serving as the Director of Manufacturing Engineering at Hubbell Incorporated since 2023. In this role, he oversees manufacturing engineering processes and initiatives, focusing on improving operational efficiency and product quality. His position involves strategic planning and execution of manufacturing projects that align with the company's goals.
Education and Expertise
Gary Waechter studied at Miami University, where he earned two degrees: a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Management and a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, both completed between 1997 and 2001. He possesses expertise in Six Sigma, CPS/Lean, and Continuous Improvement methodologies, which he applies to enhance manufacturing processes.
Background
Gary Waechter has over 15 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations, with a focus on Operations Leadership and Technical Services Leadership. His career includes significant roles at Caterpillar Inc. and GE Aviation, where he gained extensive knowledge in manufacturing engineering and project management.
Previous Experience at Caterpillar Inc.
Prior to his current role, Gary Waechter held multiple positions at Caterpillar Inc. from 2009 to 2019. He served as a Global Footprint Manufacturing Engineering Manager, where he was involved in new facility startups and advanced planning. He also worked as an Advanced Planning Supervisor and Future Planning Manager, focusing on new product introduction and capital implementation.
Experience at GE Aviation
Gary Waechter worked at GE Aviation as a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Staff Manager from 2019 to 2023. In this capacity, he contributed to manufacturing engineering efforts, leveraging his extensive background in operations and project management to support the company's manufacturing objectives.