Kui Su
About Kui Su
Kui Su is a Senior Program Manager at Kennametal, leading the Competency Team for Surface Treatment and Edge Preparation. With 17 years of experience in manufacturing improvement, he holds a Master's degree in Engineering Management and several professional certifications.
Work at Kennametal
Kui Su has been employed at Kennametal since 2012, serving as a Senior Program Manager for 12 years in Tianjin, China. In this role, Kui leads the Competency Team for Surface Treatment and Edge Preparation. Responsibilities include overseeing new production launches and ensuring the readiness of new equipment. Kui is also part of the core team of the Center of Excellence at Kennametal, contributing to the organization's initiatives in manufacturing improvement.
Education and Expertise
Kui Su holds a Master's degree in Engineering Management from Tianjin University, which was completed from 2020 to 2023. Prior to this, Kui earned a Bachelor's degree in Automatic from Tianjin University of Technology, studying from 2000 to 2005. Additionally, Kui is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP), and an ISO9001/14001 auditor, showcasing a strong foundation in engineering and management principles.
Background in Manufacturing
With 17 years of experience in manufacturing improvement, Kui Su has developed a robust skill set in problem-solving, data analysis, continuous improvement, communication, and presentation. Prior to joining Kennametal, Kui worked as a Process Engineer at NXP after its acquisition of Freescale Semiconductor from 2007 to 2012 in Tianjin. Additionally, Kui served as a Manufacturing Engineer at Samsung SDI from 2005 to 2007, also in Tianjin.
Professional Certifications
Kui Su is recognized for several professional certifications that enhance expertise in project management and quality assurance. These include Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, which focuses on process improvement and efficiency, Project Management Professional (PMP), which validates project management skills, and ISO9001/14001 auditor certifications, which demonstrate proficiency in quality and environmental management systems.