Mark Cairnie
About Mark Cairnie
Mark Cairnie serves as the Director of Global Continuous Improvement at Materion Corporation, where he has worked since 2011. He has extensive experience in quality management and Lean principles, having held various roles within the company and previously at GE.
Work at Materion
Mark Cairnie has held multiple roles at Materion Corporation since 2001. He currently serves as the Director of Global Continuous Improvement, a position he has held since 2019. Prior to this, he worked as a Quality Manager and Strip Value Stream Master Black Belt from 2011. His earlier roles at Materion include Continuous Improvement Manager and Manufacturing and Engineering Manager, as well as Lean Sigma Master Black Belt. Throughout his tenure, he has overseen the LEAN/Sigma team and has been responsible for integrating Lean principles into the company's processes.
Education and Expertise
Mark Cairnie earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, completing his studies from 1990 to 1992. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. His educational background supports his expertise in Lean and Sigma methodologies, which he applies in his current role to enhance operational efficiency at Materion.
Background
Before joining Materion Corporation, Mark Cairnie worked at General Electric (GE) in various capacities from 1990 to 1997. His roles included Operations Manager, Assembly Team Leader, and Manufacturing Engineer. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in manufacturing operations and team leadership, which he later applied in his roles at Materion.
Achievements
Mark Cairnie has been instrumental in maintaining effective LEAN/Sigma practices at Materion Corporation. He tracks the return on investment (ROI) of LEAN/Sigma initiatives and advises management on creating a conducive environment for these practices. His contributions extend to providing guidance on LEAN/Sigma projects across various departments, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.