Kevin E. Keller

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Vice President Engineering, Solutions Development Center @ Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.
Nashville, TN, US
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Nashville Metropolitan Area, United States, United States
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About Kevin E. Keller

Throughout my career, I have cultivated building mutually beneficial relationships through networking. As such, I welcome the opportunity to share experiences with others in the LinkedIn community. If inclined, please reach out for a chat involving executive leadership, strategic planning, manufacturing, engineering, design, team transformation and business operations.Topics of interest include how to: maximize efficiency, and develop business expansion opportunities by leading engineering improvements, aligning processes with evolving markets, and overseeing R&D efforts. I can also lend my expertise to conversations on leveraging best practices and continuous improvement methodologies; driving innovation efforts; creating positive change, driving efficiencies, and exceeding business goals.Projects we can discuss: utilizing resource-focused and outcome-driven priorities, objectives and timetables to deliver performance excellence; transforming inefficient and ineffective executive, engineering, quality, sourcing, and manufacturing groups into cohesive and dedicated teams; consistently delivering successful outcomes by collaborating with key stakeholders to develop focus and a clear sense of shared purpose. It's always helpful to interact with other open-minded professionals both in and outside personal areas of industry expertise. So, please feel free to do so either via LinkedIn or at kevinkeller850@gmail.com should you also see a benefit in professional networking and exchange.Areas of Expertise:Global InnovationEngineering Leadership Product DevelopmentTeam TransformationBudget AnalysisCost ContainmentProgram ManagementDesign EngineeringManufacturing OperationsR&DLifecycle Management

Kevin E. Keller's Current Company Details
Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.

Mitsubishi Electric Us, Inc.

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Vice President Engineering, Solutions Development Center
Nashville, TN, US
Kevin E. Keller Work Experience Details
  • Mitsubishi Electric Us, Inc.
    Vice President Engineering, Solutions Development Center
    Mitsubishi Electric Us, Inc.
    Nashville, Tn, Us
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  • Climate Control Group
    Chief Technology Officer
    Climate Control Group Nov 2022 - Oct 2024
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Us
    ► Plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee activities in the Engineering and Project Management organizations throughout all Climate Control Group (CCG), companies, ensuring the development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the company. ► Establishes and implements the strategic direction of the company’s engineering and development initiatives. Communicates, implements and executes engineering and development policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent operations. ► Identifies, recommends, and implements new technologies and systems to improve organizational processes and decision-making.
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  • Keller & Associates Llc
    Principal Consultant
    Keller & Associates Llc 2021 - 2022
    Full Service Engineering Consulting firm specializing in engineering team, product development and business evaluation and recommendations. ► Short-Term Engineering Leadership► Engineering Organization Evaluation / Recommendations► Product Development Process Evaluation / Recommendations► Team Evaluation / Reorganization Proposal► Manufacturing Operations Support► Lifecycle Management Planning► Program / Project Management Systems Review► Budgeting & Cost Containment
  • Svp Worldwide
    Senior Vp Research And Development / Cto
    Svp Worldwide 2017 - 2021
    Nashville, Tennessee, Us
    Global Research and Development role leading product development and program management office.Strategic Planning & Leadership► Work with business stakeholders on a 5-year strategic roadmap, implementing new product development processes and creating global PMO organization. ► Head a global team of over 120 employees, and report directly to the CEO.► Member of the Executive Leadership Team. Product Innovations & Solutions Design ► Increased product design capabilities by creating an Industrial Design Group in order to provide improved product look and user experience. ► Lead the global R & D team in product development with locations in the United States, Europe, and Asia. ► Created the Advanced Engineering team to lead innovation efforts. As a Vice President and Director of Global Engineering, I have supported 5 product organizations globally within the Building Efficiency Division and held complete responsibility for a team of 30 across the Heat Transfer Center of Excellence, Materials Center of Excellence, Product Safety, Global Regulatory Compliance, Product Life Cycle Management, and Global Test Facility Design departments. I am capable of leading product development and program management offices nationally and globally. I am currently looking for opportunities to align my experience, strengths, and success with an organization that is seeking someone to identify problems to solve to create efficiency.
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  • Impact Coaching And Consulting Services, Inc
    Product Development Consultant
    Impact Coaching And Consulting Services, Inc 2016 - 2017
    As a product development and business expert, was focused on developing new products and services in Engineering, Business, and Project Management in support of the client’s mission and goals. During this time, I worked at various locations globally.Highlights of this position included:► Successfully oversaw product development activities for both new and existing projects ► Managed multiple design projects simultaneously in conjunction with improving documentation, procedures, and costs► Worked with Business Owners to improve processes and better understand Cost of Goods Sold and how to implement necessary changes in order to reduce those costs Impact Business Coaching and Consulting Services was a consulting firm that worked with small to medium sized organizations on a variety of business and engineering issues
  • Johnson Controls
    Vice President / Director Global Engineering Services & Program Management
    Johnson Controls 2011 - 2016
    Cork, Ireland, Ie
    As Vice President of Global Engineering Services and Program Management, I was responsible for supporting five product organizations globally within the Building Efficiency Division. In this multidiscipline and global role, I combined expertly honed talent for strategic planning with my engineering skills to develop initiatives for innovation and efficiency, establish new facilities, and secure government funding.Highlights of this position included:► Managed a team of 30 employees through 8 direct reports across five global departments► Built and managed the Global Project Management Organization (PMO)► Directed the completion of over $300M projects on time and within budget► Guided the Global Labs team in designing and building new test facilities in China, Mexico, Turkey, and Pennsylvania► Spearheaded the initiatives for development of new technologies, alternative materials, and solutions for reoccurring challenges in both the Heat Transfer Center of Excellence and the Materials Center of Excellence departments► Lobbied and secured $19M in tax incentives from local and state governments► Led a cross-functional team in constructing a new $150M North American Engineering Center that supported 2 product development groups.Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. With 135,000 employees, Johnson Controls creates intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure, and next generation transportation systems that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of smart cities and communities.
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  • Johnson Controls
    Director Of Engineering, Residential Ac Products
    Johnson Controls 2008 - 2011
    Cork, Ireland, Ie
    As the Director of Engineering, I was accountable for developing, sustaining, testing, ensuring quality, and maintaining reliability of a diverse portfolio of residential AC products. In this new product development role, by leveraging engineering and leadership skills to solve customers’ greatest challenges, including greater efficiency at lower costs.Highlights of this position included:► Drove the strict adherence to the corporate office’s Product Development Process (PDP) that slashed field issues by up to 25%► Managed continuous improvement teams in investigating value-engineering activities that resulted in over 50 new opportunities forecasted to achieve $2M in annual savings
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  • Johnson Controls
    Engineering Manager, Residential Ac & Hp Products
    Johnson Controls 2006 - 2008
    Cork, Ireland, Ie
    As the Engineering Manager, Kevin provided the necessary leadership and focus to enable the Design Engineering Team to achieve goals, expand product portfolio, and increase the company’s competitive advantage. With a focus on Continuous Improvement (CI) work, Kevin leveraged teardown analyses and strategic process evaluations to create better products at lower costs. Highlights of this position included:► Managed efforts of 28 employees through 7 direct reports ► Oversaw the entire AC & HP Lab Operations► Strengthened overall effectiveness of the Design Engineering team in developing quality products for the production in the United States and Mexico► Represented UPG in the development of new Discovery Phase for the launch of new Product Development Process► Earned the JCI Chairman’s Award in 2006 for the ‘Micro-Channel Heat Exchanger Design’ that delivered significant savings
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  • Cnh Industrial
    Project Engineer
    Cnh Industrial 2005 - 2006
    Senior Project Engineering role initially dealing with sustaining engineering. Transitioned to the management of a team of Engineers for new product development programs.STRATEGIC PLANNING & LEADERSHIP Leading a team of engineers and outside consultants on Tier III cab upgrades to entire Case and New Holland Skid Steer product line. Management of multiple design projects simultaneously in conjunction with improving documentation, procedures, and costs.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS & SOLUTIONS DESIGN The determined root cause of leaking condensate water on all Case and New Holland cabs equipped with air conditioning units and implemented design change. Worked with both outside suppliers and design department to improve drawing specifications.
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  • The Holmes Group
    Manager Of Design Engineering
    The Holmes Group 2004 - 2005
    As the Manager of Design Engineering, I strengthened the effectiveness of the department, decreased design timeframe, and improved the time-to-market of products. In this role, I managed team of designers and drafters, while collaborating with domestic and internal manufacturers in achieving organizational goals and cost reduction targets.Highlights of this position included:► Improved the team’s 3D modeling skills and began the rollout of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software to enhance the analysis of airflow characteristics during design process and decrease need for prototyping.► Restructured and aligned the department with product management and manufacturing needsHolmes Group is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of quality branded home comfort products, including fans, heaters, humidifiers, and air purifiers. In addition, Holmes markets and distributes a variety of decorative and home office lighting products, as well as various replacement filters and accessories for its products.
  • Vornado Air, Llc
    Director Of Engineering
    Vornado Air, Llc 1996 - 2003
    Andover, Kansas, Us
    As the Director of Engineering, my overall focus was to transform the current team into a professional engineering organization. To do so, I introduced and oversaw the adoption of new technologies, quality standards, and best practices to increase the company’s competitive advantage within the marketplace. In this role, leveraged my passion for problem solving to find solutions for technical, process, and business challenges.Highlights of this position included:► Directed all aspects of product development processes across portfolio of 40 products, from design engineering through manufacturing engineering, testing, compliance, manufacturing, and sustaining► Managed team of 7 employees and collaborated with domestic and offshore manufacturers to produce all products► Established and managed the Product Development Committee (PDC) in leveraging a phased gated model to enhance decision-making across product development► Partnered with marketing, sales, manufacturing, and suppliers to launch 15 new products► Acted as lead author on new sound standard for portable Air Cleaners (ANSI/AHAM AC-2-2006) that was adopted by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) as a standard for testing and rating products’ sound qualityVornado offers Air Circulators, Whole Room Heaters, Air Purifiers, Humidifiers and Steam Task Tools to the discerning customer who is concerned about performance, longevity and service. The American engineers at Vornado stand for creating innovative products with unmatched performance.
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  • New Visions Engineering, Inc.
    Co-Founder | Partner
    New Visions Engineering, Inc. 1994 - 1996
    As the Co-Founder of New Visions Engineering, Inc., I established a mechanical engineering consulting firm to provide technical computer simulation expertise in order to rapidly design cost-effective solutions for clients. Highlights of this position included:► Applied FEA techniques to effectively model the impact of fire to elevator designs for Otis Elevator, which eliminated the need to build expensive prototypes and reduced time-to-market► Leveraged 3D modeling and FEA best practices to reduce the size of an A-Arm section for a giant earth mover by over 20%, which greatly slashed the cost of the component and the weight of the vehicle► Led the complete design, modeling, and rapid prototyping of the initial portable air purifier and oscillating fan that enabled Vornado Air Circulation Systems to expand their product portfolio within the consumer products space► Positioned the firm for a profitable buy-out by Vornado Air Circulation SystemsNew Visions Engineering, Inc. was a mechanical engineering firm that addressed the growing need for companies across the nation to have access to 3D modeling, computer programming, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and rapid prototyping.

Kevin E. Keller Skills

Leadership Six Sigma Team Building Research And Development Engineering Management Lean Manufacturing R&d Operations Manufacturing Engineering Project Engineering Engineering Leadership Start Ups Hvac Talent Development Business Development Process Improvement Engineering Strategic Planning Product Design Strategy Innovation Management Mechanical Engineering Product R&d Matrix Product Innovation Transformational Leadership Npi Finite Element Analysis Operations Management Program Management Hvac Controls Industrial Control Cross Functional Team Leadership Manufacturing Change Management Product Management Collaborative Leadership Npd Global R&d Business Process Improvement Interpersonal Skills Business Strategy Management Product Development Project Management Problem Solving Consumer Products Continuous Improvement Development Of Strategy Technological Innovation

Kevin E. Keller Education Details

  • Wichita State University
    Wichita State University
    Mechanical Engineering
  • Wichita State University
    Wichita State University
    Mechanical Engineering

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