PRAB, Inc.
David Steffens is an experienced industrial engineer and manager with a strong background in manufacturing and engineering operations. Currently at PRAB, Inc. since September 2016, David has focused on quality policy documentation and utilized Six Sigma methodologies to enhance productivity. Prior roles included Manufacturing Engineering Manager and Production and Material Control Manager at PRAB, leading teams to align with corporate business strategies. At Kalamazoo Fabricating, David served as General Manager, overseeing daily operations and financial performance. David has also held the position of Continuous Improvement Coordinator at Weber Specialties, championing lean manufacturing initiatives that significantly improved efficiency. David’s career began at PRAB as Application Engineering Manager, where leadership led to increased sales and achievement of company goals. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Manufacturing Administration and two Bachelor of Science degrees in Engineering Metallurgy and Aviation Technology and Management from Western Michigan University.
PRAB, Inc.
PRAB is a leading engineer and manufacturer of metal chip processing equipment, fluid filtration equipment, conveyors, and industrial water and wastewater treatment systems for manufacturing operations worldwide. Our expertise is backed by more than 4,500 installations for the world’s leading OEMs and suppliers. PRAB’s Metal Chip Processing, Fluid Filtration, and Conveyor Equipment Divisions provide customized solutions to improve and automate scrap handling, reduce labor costs, reclaim and recycle expensive cutting fluids/coolants, maximize return on scrap metal scrap that is sent to the recycler, and improve safety within a wide range of metalworking industries—including automotive, aerospace, electronics, defense, energy, and more. PRAB’s Industrial Water & Wastewater Treatment Division helps manufacturing operations reduce costs, minimize waste, and achieve environmental compliance with federal, state, and local regulations through a full-spectrum of treatment options for processing water, incoming water, and wastewater in a variety of processing industries, metalworking industries, and more.