Michael O'Brien

Industrial & Systems Engineering and Continuous Improvement Professional with broad experience in providing strategic & innovative solutions for organizational processes and operations. Skilled in data gathering, analysis and solution ideation to address process issues and optimization. Deliver high quality innovative solutions to business problems by utilizing legacy and new technologies to improve utilization, effectiveness, and efficiencies. Champion a continuous improvement culture within the organization to drive second to none excellence.

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Sr. Aerospace Systems Engineer - New Glenn
Blue Origin

Responsible for development and delivery of second stage vehicle safety work products.

Sr Manager, Systems & Safety Engineering
Canoo Technologies

Responsible for Systems & Safety Engineering activities for Canoo Vehicle level functions and systems supporting all Canoo Vehicle Programs. Support Engineering/Development teams with ensuring Systems & Safety development with Suppliers.

Lead Safety & Quality Engineer
HERE Technologies

Spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive safety culture for the emerging automated driving technology industry. Engaging with customers to understand their safety requirements, I led the transformation of the Engineering Team Quality Management System to align with customer & industry specifications, ensuring quality and reliability in safety-relevant products.

Manager, Process Improvement
US Foods, Inc.

Designed and managed the Process Improvement team, driving continuous improvement efforts through data analysis and identifying opportunities. Communicated with senior management to gain buy-in for improvement projects and pilots, leading to successful roll-outs. Additionally, championed the design and implementation of a new enterprise system to support centralized procurement processes, establishing performance tracking for Vendor Collaboration projects.

Process Improvement Specialist
Owens & Minor, Inc.

Spearheaded the development and implementation of a ‘Zero Defects’ Quality Management Tool to enhance operational effectiveness. Managed and maintained the RedPrairie WFM for warehouse operations, while establishing a Lean Six Sigma culture to improve operations & identify project initiatives.

FIRST Technical Advisor
FIRST

FIRST Technical Advisor (FTA) since 2012 Season. Responsible for keeping the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) field and event running smoothly and work in collaboration with FIRST staff, event staff, the FIRST Technical Advisor Assistant (FTAA) and other key volunteers at the event.

Industrial Engineer II
3M Comany

Industrial Engineer tasked with the responsibilites of being the value stream owner of the DLx Labor System and Warehouse Receiving. Work on indentifying opportunites within the business and daily operations/processes for improvement and cost savings. Provide support for and serve as a key owner for the Labor Productivity System within the warehouse.