Kristen Key, MBA

Experience

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  KEMET Electronics Corporation

  Jul 2006 - Jun 2017

  Senior New Product Development Engineer

  ● Oversaw the creation and launch of more than 2 major new, first-to-market capacitors without sacrificing quality control/assurance and various, stringent schedules as a project management professional ● Directed experiments and technology across more than 10 new products created, utilizing Six Sigma methods and analysis (DFMEA and DOEs) in addition to Minitab software to prevent gaps in product development and streamline processes ● Reduced product development timelines by approximately 20% via x-rays, DPA, SEM, and ICP in addition to executing failure analysis and various solutions to maximize product effectiveness and its market penetration ● Performed documentation concerning all procedures and quality document updates, such as flowcharts, control plans, FMEA, and manufacturing instructions to maintain alignment with necessary production activities● Directed new material development/scale-up across 3 new processes enabling multiple new capacitor part numbers and first-to-market applications, promoting effective collaboration across team members at all times Show less

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  Auriga Polymers Inc. (Indorama Ventures)

  Jun 2017 - now

  ● Perform comprehensive program management, assessment, and execution duties, leading the creation and integration of more than 10 effective customer-facing solutions, requirements gathering, installation and commissioning, and vendor quote obtainment ● Spearhead customer inclusion within the build-measure-learn cycle of agile solution development, promoting prompt, proactive communication of consumer requirements in addition to the on time and within budget performance of all key performance indicators (KPIs) ● Manage new market development/penetration and applicable data analysis via the stage-gate system, seamlessly leading and liaising across cross-functional teams and stakeholders throughout multi-site meetings, file sharing, and program status communication ● Oversee workflow in addition to regulatory compliance initiatives, working with the FDA and APR throughout program conception, design and development, and roll-out without sacrificing adherence to safety and other processes ● Supervise and mentor 6 Lean Six Sigma green belt professionals and 3 classes of green and black belt trainees, promoting over $500K in institutional savings through the creation and integration of various continuous improvement initiatives, including but not limited to workflow optimization and production yield improvements ● Work with senior management, engineers, scientists, and technicians across program development and execution in addition to maintaining parallel compliance workflow timelines, preventing gaps in successful program completion and product development Show less

  • Data Manager

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Senior Program Manager

    Jun 2017 - Aug 2024