Summary
William Schulz is a veteran manufacturing and product design engineer with 15+ years of hands-on experience improving production efficiency, reducing costs, and driving quality through root-cause analysis and DOE-informed design changes. He has led engineering and manufacturing efforts at companies from ACE Controls to Honeywell and Nordson, earning an award-winning product design track record and a Six Sigma Green Belt. Skilled in Solid Edge, SolidWorks, CATIA, ANSYS and multiple ERP systems, he combines CAD-driven design with practical test-fixture fabrication and simulation to deliver durable, cost-effective components. Known for integrating DFMEA/PFMEA practices and leading Kaizen cost-reduction initiatives, he brings a pragmatic blend of process improvement and creative mechanical problem solving. Based in Ellsworth, MI, he also pursues aviation, SCUBA and sailboat racing—interests that mirror his affinity for complex systems and hands-on engineering challenges.
15 years of coding experience
24 years of employment as a software developer
Master, Mechanical Engineering, Master, Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University