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Duane Brown is a seasoned manufacturing engineer with extensive experience in process optimization and project management across various industries. Currently serving as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Zimmer Biomet since January 2019, Duane has successfully completed a Green Belt Project focusing on scrap reduction, yielding over $100,000 in annual cost avoidance. Prior to this role, Duane worked at Caterpillar Inc. as a Project Engineer and ME3 Manufacturing Engineer, contributing to asset relocation projects and providing operational support. Duane also held the position of Assistant Engineering Manager at Topy Precision Mfg., Inc., overseeing engineering and maintenance departments and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Earlier career highlights include designing CNC programs at Panduit and implementing process improvements at Labellette. Duane holds a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering from Bradley University and has achieved certifications in Quality Engineering and Six Sigma.