Dirk Handlin

Program Manager at Vickers Engineering, Inc.

Dirk Handlin is an experienced operations executive with a strong background in manufacturing leadership. Currently serving as Vice President, Infrastructure at Vickers Engineering, Inc., Dirk will lead a new Purchasing department starting September 2023, focusing on cost reduction and supply chain optimization. Dirk previously held the role of Vice President of Operations at Vickers Engineering, returning in February 2021 after an earlier tenure as Director of Operations. Prior to this, Dirk was Operations Manager at Suzuki Garphyttan, and held various management positions at Delphi and Honeywell Aerospace, where responsibilities included overseeing large teams, implementing lean manufacturing practices, and driving operational improvements. Dirk holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision from Purdue University.

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South Bend, United States

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Vickers Engineering, Inc.

Established in 1970, Vickers has evolved into a world class Precision Machining company. While experiencing compounding growth, Vickers has been able to maintain its core values: quality, reliability, outstanding people, and superior customer service. Currently, the Vickers team consists of a broad range of talent, serving a diverse mix of industries and product lines. From machinists and quality engineers, to certified welders and customer specific program managers, the people of Vickers are always learning, and striving to raise the expectation level in the eyes of our customers. With over 100 CNC Machining Centers and several automated machining cells housed in our plant Vickers services the Automotive, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Defense, and Industrial markets. Currently an ISO/TS 16949 Registered firm, Vickers approach to ‘quality’ is something that should be assumed, not applauded. The Vickers Quality System is designed to support our ultimate goal: Customer Satisfaction.


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