Justin Patten

Director of Operations

About

I am a goal driven leader with a reputation for building hard working, efficient, and loyal teams that reflect my own character. A diverse background in manufacturing, information technology, and engineering with proven success on the most challenging projects. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE • Executive leadership for manufacturing, information technology, quality control, supply chain, and facilities for Hysitron Inc., the world leader in nanomechanical test instruments • Management of 20+ reports including supervisors and team leads. Inspire employee growth in a schedule oriented team environment. Delivery of honest feedback in a supportive atmosphere where outstanding behavior is expected and rewarded. • Exceptional employee retention and the ability to build a talented loyal staff. Active in recruiting a wide range of technical and non-technical staff including interns, technicians, engineers, sales, administrative and executives. • My mission is to accomplish individual and team goals by providing motivation, hands-on support, and direction while efficiently delivering reliable information to the people that need it.

Country

United States

City

Eden Prairie

Industry

Medical Device

Skill

Engineering, Product Development, Leadership, Manufacturing, Nanotechnology, Automation, R&D, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Engineering Management, Facilities Operations

Experience

Director of Operations

Bruker Nano, Inc.

2017-1 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing and manufacturing engineering. Accountable for directing and coordinating the activities of multiple departments and roles including Production, Supply Chain, Quality Control, and Facilities. Led highly successful SAP migration from Microsoft Dynamics GP in 2018. Kickoff to go-live in less than 6 months. Leading division GM% and OP%.

Director Of Operations

Hysitron Inc.

2004-6 - 2017-1 · 12 yrs 8 mos

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

First employed as Project Engineer 2004-2005 Production Manager 2005-2012 Operations Manager 2012-2014 Director of Operations 2014 - 2017 Interim Engineering Manager during leadership changes in 2005, 2008 and 2011 Network Administrator 2006-2015 (additional role) Facilities Management 2005-2017 (additional role) Quality Assurance 2011 -2017 (additional role) Responsible for all manufacturing, information technology and facilities. Leadership for a broad range of projects and responsibilities. Accountable for directing and coordinating the activities of multiple departments and roles including Production, Supply Chain, Quality Control, IT and Facilities. Part of leadership team managing acquisition by Bruker in 2017. Led highly successful SAP migration from Microsoft Dynamics GP in 2018. Kickoff to go-live in less than 6 months.

Instrumentation Engineer

Xeotron

2002-9 - 2004-6 · 1 yr 10 mos

Houston, TX

Design manufacturing process equipment and miniaturized fluid delivery instruments for micro-array biochips. Developed a patented micro-fluidic hybridization station for commercial resale in less than 4 months. Transformed prototype production apparatus into reliable high-throughput manufacturing process. Key member of development team responsible for reducing remake rate from 65% to under 20%.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Uson - Air Leak & Flow Measurement Solutions

2000-6 - 2002-9 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Houston, TX

Design industry-leading leak and flow test automation equipment for medical, automotive and industrial facilities. Responsible for mechanical design, detail drawings and assisting with systems integration for multi-axis pneumatic and hydraulic machinery. Manage budgets and schedules for projects up to $500k. Interface with customers to determine project requirements and to maintain customer awareness of project status including any changes or problems. Monitor project installation and startup to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

Machine Design Engineer

Minco Products, Inc

1993-6 - 2000-5 · 7 yrs

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Process Automation Engineer (1997-2000), Student Process Engineer (1993-1997), Conceptualize, design and oversee the fabrication and installation of factory automation systems for in-plant product manufacturing lines. Responsibilities included systems programming on various PC, PLC and HMI platforms to integrate local and distributed control systems. Electrical and mechanical designs combining multi-axis positioning systems, AC and DC motors and controls, pneumatics, hydraulics and Lasers. Work with and advise other engineering departments on related subject matters. Provide engineering support for new and existing plant automation systems. Work with production engineering to maintain and improve production line capabilities. Assist with new product development. Rewrote system control software for coil winding automation and test data acquisition equipment. Six months experience rotating with various assembly departments and the machine shop, performing general assembly and machine shop duties.