Tim Kruse
About Tim Kruse
Tim Kruse is the General Manager at Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in engineering and management, having held various roles at Plexus and Miller Electric over a career spanning nearly three decades.
Work at Miller Electric
Tim Kruse currently serves as the General Manager at Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked as the Director of Engineering - Commercial Products from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at Miller Electric spans multiple roles, including Project Manager and Engineering Manager, contributing to various aspects of the company's operations and product development.
Education and Expertise
Tim Kruse holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. He also studied Business Administration, Management, and Operations at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh from 1998 to 2002. His educational background supports his expertise in managing manufacturing and design centers of excellence, particularly for components and subassemblies utilized across ITW Welding North America.
Background
Tim Kruse has a diverse professional background, having worked at Plexus for over a decade in various engineering and management roles. His career at Plexus included positions such as Site Test Manager, Sr. Staff Test Engineer, and Staff Test Engineer. His experience spans from 1994 to 2015, providing him with a strong foundation in engineering and project management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Tim Kruse has demonstrated accomplishments in cross-functional team leadership and talent management. He focuses on growth and operational excellence initiatives, leveraging his strong analytical skills and business acumen to drive innovation and resolve technical issues within the organizations he has worked for.