Why Lean Industrial Exists

Lean Industrial was created to combine three priorities — making high-quality products, solving production challenges, and helping other manufacturers succeed. By bringing lean methods and hands-on engineering together, we close the gap between process design and production results.

Who I Am

I’m Dale Holtkamp, a mechanical engineer with more than a decade in manufacturing and operations. My work has supported automation, robotics, product design, and production management in ISO-certified plants, OEMs, and startups. Along the way, I’ve helped reduce scrap by hundreds of thousands per year and cut inventory by more than 80 percent through straightforward design and lean process improvements.

I started Lean Industrial to apply that experience directly — working with companies that want better systems, stronger production, and fewer problems. Today, I provide both consulting and manufacturing services built around a single goal: making manufacturing easier.

How We Work

Lean Industrial operates on one principle: clear systems make better manufacturing. I stay involved from first conversation to finished product, ensuring each project runs smoothly and communication stays direct. Whether you need parts made or help making your parts, the goal is the same — making manufacturing easier.