Ray Namiotka

Ray Namiotka is a seasoned professional in the field of manufacturing systems and software engineering with over 30 years of experience. Currently serving as the Senior MES Manager at Lincoln Electric since January 2020, Ray is responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced manufacturing systems, directly reporting to the VP of Operations. Prior roles include Director of MES at Hexcel Corporation, where responsibilities encompassed the operation and support of MES across 20 global locations, and Manager of Global Manufacturing Technology at Diebold, overseeing test engineering across principal manufacturing sites. Ray's earlier career includes significant positions at Qimonda, Mattson Technology, Catalyst, and Kulicke and Soffa, focusing on software engineering and manufacturing support. Ray holds both a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Villanova University.