Dan McKiernan

Dan McKiernan

Dan McKiernan has 30 years of automotive manufacturing experience and has been President of eFlex Systems since 2003. Under Dan's leadership, eFlex Systems has developed deep and comprehensive expertise in the design and implementation of advanced manufacturing systems for complex and flexible assembly operations. Dan’s inventive ambition, along with choosing the right business partners, has contributed to the company’s success in all three divisions of software development, electrical engineering technologies, and systems integration.

Recent Posts by Dan McKiernan:

by Dan McKiernan, on Jan 29, 2019 2:59:59 PM

Throughout history, the phrase factory floor has evoked images of grit, grime and mechanized industry. The factory floor has long been a quintessentially industrial space, where skilled laborers assemble, craft …

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Topics:TechnologyLean ManufacturingIndustry 4.0

by Dan McKiernan, on Sep 23, 2015 4:43:00 AM

Manufacturers are beginning to realize the need to retain images as product is processed through their systems to help with warranty claim management, improve quality and perform root cause analysis …

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Topics:Educational Topics

by Dan McKiernan, on Sep 19, 2015 9:34:45 AM

Come and visit eFlex Systems at booth #348 at The Assembly Show 2016 to find out how eFlex Track & Trace, our Traceability & Quality Management Software, can help with …

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Topics:News

by Dan McKiernan, on Sep 8, 2015 1:00:00 PM

The eFlex Assembly infrastructure contains a Process Configuration Tool, Process Improvement Tool and Process Engineering Tool that are accessible and visible from the office to the plant floor. Process Configuration …

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Topics:Product Details

by Dan McKiernan, on Sep 8, 2015 5:15:00 AM

To explain how eFlex Assembly might support the assembly line issues you are facing, the following are 9 common scenarios we frequently hear from engineers. 1. Over (or Under) Producing …

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Topics:Educational Topics

by Dan McKiernan, on Feb 3, 2015 2:54:00 PM

Decentralized Control Lends Flexibility to GM Plant Below are the first few paragraphs from this article, with links at the end to read the full article. Please Note: The article …

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Topics:News

by Dan McKiernan, on Sep 11, 2014 7:15:00 AM

eFlex SmartGlass for Google Glass is THE latest lean leveraging technology that eFlex Systems is unveiling at The Assembly Show Oct. 28-30, 2014. Sign-up now to arrange a personal “live” …

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Topics:News

by Dan McKiernan, on Jul 15, 2014 3:51:00 PM

We are excited to announce that eFlex Systems has moved into a new facility that is our new world headquarters in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dan McKiernan, President of eFlex Systems …

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Topics:News

by Dan McKiernan, on Dec 18, 2013 1:30:00 PM

GM realizes “weeks to hours” reduction in line change and transmission build dynamics at Toledo Powertrain, resulting from Flexible Assembly Configuration System (FACS) and Siemens control/communication. A tried and true …

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Topics:Educational Topics

by Dan McKiernan, on Nov 13, 2013 4:05:00 PM

We were excited to exhibit at the first Assembly Show this year because we want to support the industry and participate in the technology and cutting-edge conversations that happen at …

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Topics:News

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Our team is a creative bunch that loves learning and pushing the limits to find the best solutions for today's lean manufacturers.  Internal discussions at the office might range from new features that manufacturing process control software should have to machine learning, blockchain technology, or what the future of AR on the plant floor looks like. Check out our blog for opinions, news and trends that we find interesting and think you might too!