Michael Whitfield

Michael Whitfield is a highly degreed Mechanical Engineer with over 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, specializing in gas turbines and special machinery industries. He has excelled in planning manufacturing processes, streamlining work processes, selecting cutting tools to enhance manufacturing efficiency, and managing equipment procurement.

With a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and a background in Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Associate's Degree in Industrial Technology from Ivy Tech Community College-Northcentral, Michael has a strong educational foundation.

During his career, Michael has held notable positions such as NPI Team Lead for Manufacturing, Principal Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Solar Turbines, Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Senior Aerospace Ketema, Engineering Technical Lead/Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Doncaster/GCE, Chief Manufacturing Engineer at Micro Machinists LLC, and Graduate Research Assistant/Research Machinist at Purdue University. Additionally, he has serving as a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker at Lafayette Tool & Die.

His expertise includes planning manufacturing processes, work process optimization, cutting tool selection for enhanced efficiency, equipment procurement, estimating production times and costs, equipment and product transition management, and team supervision. Currently based in San Diego, CA, Michael Whitfield is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the mechanical engineering field.