Marek Mlčoch
Hranice,Česká republika
Summary
Experienced and technically-minded Process Engineer with a proven track record in manufacturing optimization and project execution. Demonstrated expertise in line optimization, combining automated and manual assembly processes, project transfers, and validations. Adept at driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Currently seeking a new challenge within process engineering to leverage technical expertise and deliver measurable manufacturing results.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Engineer
ICU Medical
Hranice
08.2014 - Current
- Production Line Transfers: Managed the transfer of manufacturing technologies (tracheostomy tubes, Parapac ventilators) from the UK to the Czech Republic and from the Czech Republic to Mexico, including on-site support for validation and production ramp-up in Mexico.
- Process Validation (Medical Devices): Conducted full equipment and line validations (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Technical Documentation: Authored and updated process documentation, including pFMEA, VSM, Control Plans, and work instruction based on TWI methodology.
- CapEx & Equipment Procurement: Led machinery procurement projects from initial technical specification and RFQ through FAT/SAT to successful serial production launch.
- Optimization & Lean Manufacturing: Drove continuous improvement and efficiency gains across both automated and manual assembly lines; conducted operator training in the Czech Republic and Mexico.
- NPI & Non-Conformance Management: Performed root cause analysis for manufacturing defects, implemented CAPA and Co-managed the introduction of new products into serial production in close collaboration with R&D and Quality Assurance departments.
- Maintenance & Spare Parts Management: Managed spare parts inventory to ensure production continuity; performed diagnostics and troubleshooting of equipment and provided training for maintenance staff.
Process Engineer
AFL Telecomunications
Brno
03.2014 - 04.2014
- Produced fibre optic cables for telecommunications applications
- Training in Mexico, Czech Operators training, start up production in Brno
- Field of work: Telecommunications
Process Engineer
EDF ENR PWT Photowatt
02.2013 - 12.2013
- Industrialisation process engineer
- Transferred production line from Czech to France, planned and prepared production, disassembled and assembled line, started up and validated line, trained EDF ENR PWT personnel
- Field of work: Solar panels manufacturing
Process engineer
Schott Solar CR
05.2008 - 02.2013
- Work instruction creation, work on cost reduction projects, Conducted maintenance training for operators, TPM, cooperation on machine commission, machine calibration, conversion, mechanical and electrical repair, machine recipe preparation, process improvement, support Hareon-Schott Solar company in China
- Field of work: Solar panels manufacturing
Process engineer
LG.Philips Display
01.2004 - 05.2008
- Process engineer - Bussines Integration Group, Process engineering group a MMM department, work on cost reduction, work on new production - LCD TV assembly, process responbility for part of department, machine settings and calibration, process checking and control, creation of work instruction, 6Sigma projects, 3 months full time TDR project
- Field of work: TV screen production
Programmer
Cement Hranice
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Programmer of DB company information system
- Field of work: IS/IT: Application and system development
Process Engineer
Cement Hranice
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Work preparation for maintenance group, service work, supplier selection, cooperation with external companies
- Field of work: Production of building materials
Education
VŠB TU Ostrava - Electrical engineering, telecommunications, and computer technologies, control and information systems
VŠB TU Ostrava
01-1999
SOU electrical Lipník nad Bečvou - Electrical engineering, telecommunications, and computer technologies, mechanic-electronic
SOU electrical Lipník nad Bečvou
01-1993
Languages
Czech
Proficient
C2
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Certification
Electrical Qualification: NV 194/2022, § 7
6Sigma Green Belt
Lean Manufacturing
Adept Robot training
Festo Traning PN111
Magic Level 3
Hobbies and interests
- hiking, swimming, skiing
Timeline
Process Engineer
ICU Medical
08.2014 - Current
Process Engineer
AFL Telecomunications
03.2014 - 04.2014
Process Engineer
EDF ENR PWT Photowatt
02.2013 - 12.2013
Process engineer
Schott Solar CR
05.2008 - 02.2013
Process engineer
LG.Philips Display
01.2004 - 05.2008
Programmer
Cement Hranice
01.2001 - 12.2003
Process Engineer
Cement Hranice
01.2000 - 12.2001
VŠB TU Ostrava - Electrical engineering, telecommunications, and computer technologies, control and information systems
VŠB TU Ostrava
SOU electrical Lipník nad Bečvou - Electrical engineering, telecommunications, and computer technologies, mechanic-electronic
SOU electrical Lipník nad Bečvou