Eric Kunze

Eric Kunze is a seasoned professional in digital manufacturing and operational excellence, currently serving as Vice President of Industry 4.0 Operations at Implementation Engineers since August 2022. In this role, Eric oversees strategy, tools, methods, sales, and project execution as the leader of the Industry 4.0 practice. Previously, Eric held positions at Woodward, Inc. as Engineering Manager and Senior Operations Engineer, where responsibilities included managing engineering teams and driving value stream transformations. Eric's earlier experience includes roles as a Manufacturing Engineer at Mettler-Toledo International, an intern at General Motors, and a co-op position at Valeo. Eric holds an MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering from The Ohio State University.