John Leger

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Executive leader focused on customer centered innovation utilizing lean methods resulting in 21 Granted US Patents @ BEKO Technologies, Corp.
atlanta, georgia, united states
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Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States
About John Leger

John Leger is an innovative leader who most recently led a multinational Research and Development team providing design solutions for all new products, sustaining activities, and cost improvements. The team utilized computer-aided design (CAD), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software to deliver world-class product designs around the globe.With over a decade in Engineering, Design, Continuous Improvement, NPI, and Manufacturing, John utilizes servant leadership to guide his teams from concept to launch. Embedded throughout the process, John’s various teams listen to the voice of the customer and often work alongside the customer to ensure all designs meet their true needs resulting in value for all parties involved. Throughout the process, innovative thinking is encouraged to defeat the status quo, regularly placing barriers to entry such as Design & Utility Patents. John’s approach to design solutions has resulted in 19 US patents granted as of 2023 with additional submittals pending from his current designs. Given his experience and methodology, John can lead any team to generate new customer-centric products in any industry.In addition to John’s technical skills and experience, he has a passion for growing and developing each person he interacts with, which has allowed his teams to flourish. Everyone can grow to contribute more, often referencing his background in Kaizen for continuous improvement, even one percent improvement each day results in significant growth over the course of one year. As growth requires challenge, each year kicks off by setting a new vision and goals for the team to achieve together. While the challenges are initially viewed as daunting, John builds his teams in a manner that has the team trust in one another, creating a strong sense of belonging which resulted in record-setting team success. Similarly, John continues to walk alongside those around him at his local church, through the volunteer opportunities presented. This not only gives John the ability to build others up but also to continue broadening his understanding of how each person has different backgrounds and life experiences that should be considered. John’s Bachelor’s degree in Science from Texas A&M and unique approach throughout his career will soon be paired with a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Kennesaw State University. The combination of degrees and technical experience provides John with the necessary tools to positively impact any industry while ever improving the company's bottom line.

John Leger's Current Company Details
BEKO Technologies, Corp.

Beko Technologies, Corp.

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Executive leader focused on customer centered innovation utilizing lean methods resulting in 21 Granted US Patents
atlanta, georgia, united states
Website:
bekousa.com
Employees:
110
John Leger Work Experience Details
  • Beko Technologies, Corp.
    Head Of Engineering And Maintenance
    Beko Technologies, Corp. Jan 2024 - Present
    Atlanta Metropolitan Area
  • Rheem Manufacturing
    Engineering Manager
    Rheem Manufacturing Jun 2021 - Oct 2023
    Atlanta Metropolitan Area
    • Improved organizational structure and workflows of a multi-national team consisting of 32 direct and indirect reports. Implemented organizational improvements and changes including active mentorship of team members and the next generation of leaders, resulting in the addition of three supervisors. Developed and supported the systems necessary to ensure proper alignment. Supported change in leadership and processes at the R&D level of the organization. • Provided direct supervision, mentoring, and performance feedback to SolidWorks CAD designers and various discipline engineers with skills in PLM, CAD, DFM, and FEA. Implemented process improvements leading to consistent, high-quality drawings being released at a record pace.• Lead & developed the ARAS PLM system for change management at a global enterprise level. Led new business units through the implementation of PLM for the Engineering Change Process. Guide divisional business units through the pilot launch of PLM and integration of ARAS PLM & Oracle ERP.• Introduced Kaizen and Production Preparation Process (3P) within the Engineering organization. Utilized a cross-functional team and Gemba walks for New Product Introduction and Cost Improvement Projects related to the redesign of products. Pioneered Test Sprints, “Moonshine Trials”, methodology for rapid, hands-on learning of conceptual development through launch.• Work with the team to define proper KPIs driven to meet the strategic initiatives of the business. Initiated processes for continuous improvement including training, collaboration, certifications, and inspired innovation within the team leading to patent submittals. Establish a proper standard for quality of work, design specifications, & standard work.• Collaborated at a global scale with Rheem business units including RayPak, Eemax, IBC, Intergas, Rheem ANZ, & ACD for improvements, brainstorming, and alignment where possible.
  • Flexsteel Pipeline Technologies, Inc.
    Equipment Engineering Supervisor
    Flexsteel Pipeline Technologies, Inc. May 2019 - Jun 2021
    Baytown, Texas
    • Instituted fundamental change throughout the equipment development process by implementing lean, innovative principles into each design and developing a stage gate process which includes Shingijutsu kaizen, 3P workshops, 5S, genba walks, and functionality dashboards.• Regularly host cross functional project meetings & kaizen events as part of the stage gate process ensuring definition of project, strategic objectives, business case, risk assessments, resources, gantt charts, budget, prototyping, & launch.• Through use of questionnaires for VOC and actual time in the field, innovated new equipment product to address field demand leading to record setting deployment efficiency.• Use of “moonshine” Proof of Concept to rapidly determine project path. Disseminated discoveries from trials and facilitated follow-up design kaizen events. Worked closely with the IP Legal team to ensure well-rounded patent portfolio based on concepts & trials.• Initiated, developed, recruited, and mentored an in-house engineering team for new equipment development & sustain existing designs. Oversight & review of Abaqus FEA on designs.• New in-house engineering team led to millions in savings with improved design work, high level of innovation, and shortened manufacturing lead times while increasing functionality and quality of work.• Annual review of KPIs and proposal of key R&D initiatives directly with executive management for the following three years to meet the strategic objectives and timeline requirements for the business.• Determine and recommend annual resource requirements to executive management based on approved project list for the applicable year.• Vetted and monitored new manufacturing vendors to increase availability, reduce lead times, improve costs, and require high quality standards.• Developed and implemented Internet of Things (IoT) in field equipment, obsoleting manual operation of equipment and gathering data to develop a PM program while improving safety.
  • Flexsteel Pipeline Technologies, Inc.
    Project Engineer
    Flexsteel Pipeline Technologies, Inc. Mar 2018 - Jun 2021
    Houston, Texas
  • Dril-Quip
    Design Engineer Iii
    Dril-Quip Mar 2013 - Mar 2018
    6401 N Eldridge Pkwy
    • Lead Project Engineer for BP Global Projects; $20m+ annually, largest account.• Develop new designs starting from concept through travel offshore for field installation.• Implementation of lean philosophy utilizing kaizen events including value stream mapping, 5S, and design optimizations for manufacturability.• Lead for Project Proposals, System Verification, and R&D qualification testing per API.• Engineering Supervisor of two dozen engineers while leading and establishing the global reconditioning program.• Design and qualify new products for critical subsea drilling and production applications. Worked with & reviewed Analysis Engineers utilizing Abaqus FEA in critical applications.• Troubleshoot manufacturing & field issues through use of cross functional root cause analysis tools such as fishbone diagrams, 8D, and 5-why’s.• Support complete vertically integrated manufacturing facility, including roughout, heat treat, final machining, assembly, & testing offshore with nonconforming product• Assist Sales with technical requests throughout the process beginning from sketches to offshore travel for installation.
  • Nov Grant Prideco
    Product Engineer
    Nov Grant Prideco Jun 2010 - Mar 2013
    Navasota, Texas
    • Understanding the applications and manufacturing of the drill string and landing string. • Create engineering drawings and calculations based on unique customer requirements. • Meet with customers such as ExxonMobil and Rowan to verify compliance of customer-supplied specifications to NOV and API requirements. • Analyze nonconforming parts for acceptance, rework, or scrap. • Support manufacturing, R&D, sales, marketing, and field services on location. • Lead for implementation of Teamcenter PLM for Grant Prideco.

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John Leger works for Beko Technologies, Corp.

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John Leger's current role is Executive leader focused on customer centered innovation utilizing lean methods resulting in 21 Granted US Patents.

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John Leger attended Texas A&m University, Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College Of Business.

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