Welcome!

If you want a consultant to Zoom you and tell you what to do for insignificant improvements KEEP LOOKING!

If your operation is challenged with meeting customer demand and a shortage of resources LET ME HELP!

Serving Western Wisconsin & Minnesota. I’m Steve Heidtke and have decades of experience DELIVERING RESULTS in Manufacturing Engineering, Lean, Six Sigma, Teaching, Operations, and Supply Chain Management. I sincerely want to help you drive organizational performance to new levels! I’ll meet with you IN-PERSON to listen to your challenges, outline potential pathways, provide examples, and develop a strategy that improves delivery quickly.

Whether you need an Operations Consultant, Lean Six Sigma Project Leadership,  Customized Training, or Engineering Services, I am here to assist.  I have extensive experience in large & small scale Lean implementation, machine design, process & prototype development, materials knowledge, machine tools, and Business Process Improvement leadership.

My industry experience includes: Aerospace, defense, machine tools, capital equipment, and education. I recently taught classes at UW-Stout in Lean Enterprise, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Product Development, and: Supply Chain, Total Quality, & Operations Management. I’m currently working as a contract engineer with a medical device manufacturer to develop new products and processes for cardiovascular, intravenous Mitral valves.

Please take a few minutes to browse my Web site for more information and examples of my work. If you have any questions or would like to speak with Steve regarding services, resources, and availability, please e-mail steve@8sigma.com or call 651-231-6947.

Manufacturing Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Project management