Keith R. Laux
5346 Acevedo Ct.| Columbus, Ohio 43235| (614) 459-2851|C (614) 282-7800 krlcols@columbus.rr.com
PROJECT ENGINEER/DEVELOPER | PRODUCT ENGINEER
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
 An exceedingly innovative thinker experienced with products in the consumer goods, durable goods and commercial products,
automotive, and aerospace industries; from R&D/concept through manufacturing, working with construction, plastic molding,
sheet metal and small assemblies.
 A continual knowledge and technology searcher in materials research, development, process and production. An ability to
adapt and thrive in highly successful companies in a broad range of industries,
 A consistent campaigner of teamwork, trust, mutual respect, integrity, accountability, creativity, cross functionality, positive
thinking, and customer advocacy.
 Experienced in product development, product design and quality control driven solutions. Known for innovative problem
solving, complex troubleshooting and skillful relationship-building with multinational client executives, Vendors and
manufacturing teams.
Areas of Strength and Expertise
Project Management | New Product Design | Product Development | Molding/Polymer Dev. | Material Dev. | Purchasing |
Productivity Improvement | Quality Improvement | Packaging Design | Test Planning/Metrics | Technical Writing/Proposals |
Capital Equipment Eval/Integration | Process Development | Training | ERP/MRP and Initiatives | Cost Benchmarking | Data
Management | Cost Reviews | Business Planning | Relationship Building | Asian Business experience | Cross Functional Team
Player | MS Office and Project savvy | Solidworks Literate | FEA and FMEA experience.
Professional Experience
Kingspan Benchmark Columbus, Ohio
2010-2012
Leading manufacturer of insulated metal clad building panels, supplying custom solutions for high profile commercial structures.
Sr. Quality Engineer, Process Improvement, Product Development
Responsible for production flow and process improvement for a continuous sheet metal forming and fabrication line and foam in
place production press in an ISO 9001 environment. Oversight of production methods and process/product improvement, with a
focus on quality and workstation efficiency development.
 Developed QMS and SOP, and corrective action implementation to increase quality stream from fabrication thru delivery.
 Developed and fabricated machinery modifications to increase quality and reduce scrap during forming by 43%.
 Increased usage of raw materials cutting waste by 20% in roll forming and 15 % in slitting and break processes.
 Instituted visual aids for work stations to reduce operator errors and educate line workers to self solve production issues.
 Proposed and realized improve packing methods to reduce in transit damage and reduce costs by 35 %.
Techsystems LLC…
Columbus, Ohio
2001-2010
Ground breaking insulating concrete form manufacturer and contractor supplying green, innovative construction products with
exceptional strength, durability, and energy efficiency for commercial and residential applications.
Engineering and Operations Mgr., Sr. Partner
Orchestrated and completed multiple R&D, design and manufacturing projects. Managed vendors, molders, fabricators,
contractors (injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, steel fab, stamping, machining, assembly and delivery); accountable for
production planning, resource/quality development, and shipping/vendor negotiations.
 Developed/directed startup Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) consumer product and manufacturing company.
 Developed sales plan, business model, network installation and marketing strategies, potential $20M/yr sales
 Ongoing product refinements in material and packaging led to 70% shipping savings, 40% gain in build time.
 Designed and specified tooling for molding EPS panels, reinforced PP components, and metal parts.
 Injection molding expertise reduced manufacturing costs 37 % thru material selection and cycle times.
 Designed acceptance testing program, code compliance, installation manuals, and sales brochures.
 Created all life cycle development and PPM and RMA procedures.. Customer support sales,, installation support. 3 patents
American Sunroof Corp…
Columbus, Ohio
Lead Project Engineer
1997-2001
Product Engineer/Supervisor
1995-1997
OEM tier 1 Specialty automotive supplier of sunroof assemblies, interior seating and surrounds; innovative instruments and
control clusters. Providing OEM solutions and production integration, design and ideation. A 1B+ company in 7 countries.
Keith R. Laux
krlcols@columbus.rr.com
Administered scope of work for several clients concurrently including prototype/design for build, customer design
reviews/changes manufacturing, resource allocation, and production line quality. Molding, die cutting, welding, assembly exp.
Conceived and managed pre-production build lines and integration to OEM production upon resolution of all manufacturing and
packaging issues.
 Product design and program manager for new model integration of auto and truck cab interiors and instrumentation.
 Responsible for program implementation, material solutions and improving manufacturing methods for 20M product line.
 Duties include design manufacturing and quality improvement, verification, and design change orders.
 Customer support for design/verify and quality standards in ISO9001 environment, 20 % quality boost.
 Process improvement with thin film adhesives, polymer and metals, grinding and finishing, and fabric product processing.
 Hands on experience with difficult/complex assemblies, injection mold design and material issues, 7 % production increase.
Business Development/ Marketing Engineer
Columbus, Ohio
1990-1995
A joint venture of $5B Nissen Chemical/Ichimiya Group and London Industries tasked with improving ERP and new product
acquisitions, feasibility and liaison. Nissen a captive supplier of Polymers for London Ind., a tier 1 supplier for Honda America.
IJP USA/ London Industries…
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Project, product development and sales development engineer for medical, consumer and automotive molded products.
Focus on import/export opportunities thru parent companies Nissen Chemitec and the Ichimiya Group.
$7 M U case storage system rollout and redesign for US market. Excess of $15M handheld fan import
Developed outsourcing for JIT components saving $5m. ERP/MRP for new product and process development.
Design of manufacturing and packaging improvements for polymer products in automotive industries and medical
Internal tubular spring mechanism for Hermann Miller seating and additional out/in sourcing refinements.
Experience with internationally marketed raw materials, electronic, semiconductor and medical products. 1 patent.
Project/Engineer
Cryogenic Vacuums Inc. CVI… Hilliard, Ohio
1985-1990
Major Supplier of capital Cryogenic systems to NASA, DOE Labs. Design,build, fab temp and vacuum sensors, liquefiers, chillers,
furnace and bake out systems,vacuum jacketed piping systems, valves, simulation chambers,mechanical and hi-end cryo pumps.
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Managed development and design of custom cryogenic sensors, vacuum pumps, cryostats, chillers and .refrigeration sys.
Skilled with demanding and complex HVAC and filtration solutions. Created proposal and specification documentation, and
DOE acceptance test conformance plan for MFTFB Livermore Ca, on time and budget, UL code compliance work.
Experienced with vacuum and temp sensors, fluid dynamics, pumping systems, air handlers, and control logic systems.
Layout and design of vacuum and water jacketed piping, pumping, valves, roughing pumps and furnace bake out systems.
Worked with customers on developing vacuum furnace chambers for the semiconductor industry
Guided lab, test and installation activities ASME, MIL spec and ASTM work. 2 design patents.
Early Career History
S&S Worldwide Games Inc.
Ostrander, Ohio
1984-1985
Product and manufacturing manager for a medium volume consumer product toy, game, and company. Development of plastic
and rubber products. Responsible for companywide, marketing, sales sheets and catalogs Expanded international sales and
manufacturing, business planning and facility layout. Duties included market evaluation, sales forecasting, ERP, procurement
packaging design, and patent work
Product Prototyping/ Design Engineer Consumer Products
Idea Development Inc…
Cincinnati, Ohio
1982-1984
Design and product development firm serving the consumer durables and toy markets. Providing design, prototyping, and tooling
creation for companies such as Kenner, Tonka, Jarden, Spinmaster, KitchenCraft. Working with polymer selection and molding,
sheet metal fabrication, gear bearing and motor design. Packaging, decorating, market research, focus groups, and build
feasibility. Various product patents.
Project Engineer- Propulsion Group
Hamilton Standard/United Technologies Windsor Locks, Ct.
1980-1982
$10B+ manufacturer of aerospace systems and space systems for commercial and government programs. Led research group in
product development, design, fab, testing of satellite and missile propulsion systems. Integrated DOD specifications to define
performance, specs and lifecycles. Led material research efforts in exotic steel solutions for products. Obtained TS clearance and
MIL-STD experience. 4 process patents.
Educational Experience
BS Mechanical Engineering Technology + BS Physics
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Published works include: ‘The World’s Greatest Paper Airplane and Toy Book’, McGraw-Hill Inc.,