Kirk Van Dreel
About Kirk Van Dreel
Kirk Van Dreel serves as the Sr. Director of Manufacturing Technology at Plexus Corp., where he has worked since 2015. He has a strong engineering background in electrical engineering, with prior roles at Plexus Corp. as Global Process Owner and Sr. Staff Process Engineer, and holds advanced degrees in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
Current Role at Plexus Corp.
Kirk Van Dreel serves as the Senior Director of Manufacturing Technology at Plexus Corp. He has held this position since 2015. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of manufacturing technologies, ensuring efficiency and quality in production processes.
Previous Experience at Plexus Corp.
Prior to his current role, Kirk Van Dreel worked at Plexus Corp. in various capacities. He served as a Global Process Owner for PCBA from 2010 to 2015 and as a Senior Staff Process Engineer from 2005 to 2010. His tenure at Plexus spans over a decade, contributing to his extensive knowledge in manufacturing processes.
Education and Expertise
Kirk Van Dreel has a strong educational background in engineering. He earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, studying from 2005 to 2009. He also holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, where he studied from 1987 to 1993. His expertise includes DMAIC, Process Control, Value Stream Mapping, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Six Sigma.
Background in Electrical and Electronic Manufacturing
Kirk Van Dreel has a demonstrated history of working in the electrical and electronic manufacturing industry. His roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes, contributing to his effectiveness in his current position.