Star SU Welcomes New Gear Tool Project Engineer

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Mark Ritchie has joined Star SU LLC as gear tool project engineer. He comes to Star SU from Gleason Cutting Tools, where he held a similar position during the past six years working in Rockford, Illinois. Prior to that position Ritchie worked for Atwood Mobile Products for four years. Ritchie earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial technology from Northern Illinois University. He has associate degrees in science and in applied science in computer aided mechanical design from Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois. He is currently working on his master’s degree in business administration.

Ritchie has a strong background in the design, manufacturing, and application of gear hobs, shaper cutters, and non-generating cutters. He has been responsible for testing HSS materials and coating combinations for customer applications. Ritchie has traveled domestically and internationally, providing engineering support and optimizing customer specific product applications. He has experience in lean manufacturing and Kaizen implementation, has been involved in ISO-9001/ISO-14001 as a lead quality auditor in his previous employment, and is familiar with developing, linking, and applying ERP systems.

Ritchie is based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, and will be providing gear tool technical services and engineering support to customers. He can be reached directly at (847) 649-1479. For more information contact Brian W. Cluff, vice president, Star SU LLC, at (847) 649-1470. Send email to bcluff@star-su.com, or visit the company online at [www.star-su.com].