John Lembke

John Lembke is an accomplished engineering manager with extensive experience in manufacturing and operational excellence. Currently serving as Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Scythe Robotics, John is responsible for implementing manufacturing capabilities for mass production. Previous roles include Director of Manufacturing and Scaling at Phantom Auto, where John built a prototype production factory, and Project Manager - Business Excellence at Seagate Technology, focusing on process improvements in sales and marketing. Notable achievements also include a 60% increase in production capacity at a previous company, along with leadership in strategic process initiatives and cross-functional team collaborations. John holds a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder, along with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.