Andy Wekin
Lead Engineer and Operations Manager at General Composites Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Harold Wilkinson
Andy is an intelligent, dedicated, caring individual who brings a breath of fresh air to any work environment. His attention to detail and desire to achieve the best possible results is commendable. In addition, his outgoing, friendly personality draws people to him resulting in Andy making and excellent member of any team.
Harold Wilkinson
Andy is an intelligent, dedicated, caring individual who brings a breath of fresh air to any work environment. His attention to detail and desire to achieve the best possible results is commendable. In addition, his outgoing, friendly personality draws people to him resulting in Andy making and excellent member of any team.
Harold Wilkinson
Andy is an intelligent, dedicated, caring individual who brings a breath of fresh air to any work environment. His attention to detail and desire to achieve the best possible results is commendable. In addition, his outgoing, friendly personality draws people to him resulting in Andy making and excellent member of any team.
Harold Wilkinson
Andy is an intelligent, dedicated, caring individual who brings a breath of fresh air to any work environment. His attention to detail and desire to achieve the best possible results is commendable. In addition, his outgoing, friendly personality draws people to him resulting in Andy making and excellent member of any team.
Experience
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General Composites Inc.
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United States
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Plastics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Engineer and Operations Manager
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Jan 2019 - Present
Implemented GCI’s first lean six sigma project with outcomes that included increasing yield from 20% to 61% and throughput from 3,000 units to 10,800 units shipped per week.GCI designs, engineers, prototypes, and manufactures products in high tech composites & metals, including carbon fiber, Kevlar, and titanium, for aerospace, medical, automotive, sports and other industries. We have 50,000 sq ft of prototyping & manufacturing including 9 CNC machining centers, a large format CNC router, CNC pattern cutting and 12 PLC controlled HP-RTM rapid molding centers. Engineering responsibilities include engineering team leader, product design, manufacturing process design, project management, process specification, training, manufacturing support & troubleshooting, CAD/CAM design, product testing, characterization, optimization and R&D fabrication.Business responsibilities include sales, business process engineering & management, and customer communication & relationships (including our largest customer with $800K+ in ARR).
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Apr 2015 - Jan 2019
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Columbia Care
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United States
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Alternative Medicine
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400 - 500 Employee
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Level 1 IT and Network Support
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Mar 2014 - Apr 2015
Columbia Care is a leading multi-state operator in the cannabis industry with several dozen dispensaries and grows in more than fourteen states. Responsibilities included level 1 IT support, networking, troubleshooting, cloud systems implementation, and employee training. Columbia Care is a leading multi-state operator in the cannabis industry with several dozen dispensaries and grows in more than fourteen states. Responsibilities included level 1 IT support, networking, troubleshooting, cloud systems implementation, and employee training.
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Essex Farm Institute
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Higher Education
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Executive Director and Director of Research & Technical Operations
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Dec 2012 - Mar 2014
Essex Farm Institute is an agricultural education and research institution. Responsibilities included organization management, staff oversight, program development, fundraising, partnerships and donor relations. Essex Farm Institute is an agricultural education and research institution. Responsibilities included organization management, staff oversight, program development, fundraising, partnerships and donor relations.
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Sim*Vivo
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Willsboro, NY
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Lead Design Engineer and Product Design
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Jun 2011 - Dec 2012
Sim*Vivo is a leader in medical education training aids. Founded and directed by a distinguished trauma surgeon, the company strives to create affordable products, while setting standards for biologic fidelity. Responsibilities included investigation of new technologies, design & fabrication of prototypes, manufacturing, and CAD design. Sim*Vivo is a leader in medical education training aids. Founded and directed by a distinguished trauma surgeon, the company strives to create affordable products, while setting standards for biologic fidelity. Responsibilities included investigation of new technologies, design & fabrication of prototypes, manufacturing, and CAD design.
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Deer Valley Resort
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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500 - 600 Employee
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Racing Operations Manager
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Oct 1999 - Nov 2012
2015 marks the 15th year of international and elite competitions hosted at Deer Valley, including the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, two World Championships and 12 World Cups making the resort an esteemed venue for the freestyle community.
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Skier Services
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Oct 2000 - Oct 2012
Deer Valley is one of the preeminent ski resorts in the world. It has become known for revolutionizing ski area service and we never stop striving to better our guests' vacation experience. Since opening in 1981, we have been committed to providing a level of care rarely found at a ski resort, delivering classic, consistent, quality service both on and off the mountain.
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Pedal Power Design + Build
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United States
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Lead Engineer / Co-founder
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Jul 2008 - Jun 2011
Pedal Power designed and built human-powered machines and other solutions utilizing alternative energy and appropriate technology for clients locally and internationally. Responsibilities included research and design of all products, CAD design & analysis, prototype fabrication, and design & implementing manufacturing process. Pedal Power designed and built human-powered machines and other solutions utilizing alternative energy and appropriate technology for clients locally and internationally. Responsibilities included research and design of all products, CAD design & analysis, prototype fabrication, and design & implementing manufacturing process.
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Smart Touring
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Park City, UT
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Co-president / Co-founder
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Jan 2002 - Jul 2008
Co-founded an adventure travel business focusing on bike and ski tours. Responsibilities included management, logistics, guiding, and technical support. Co-founded an adventure travel business focusing on bike and ski tours. Responsibilities included management, logistics, guiding, and technical support.
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OPTRA Inc
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United States
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
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May 2007 - Sep 2007
Assisted head mechanical engineer with Phase I & II SBIR projects. Responsibilities include CAD design, modeling & simulation, and prototype research & design. Assisted head mechanical engineer with Phase I & II SBIR projects. Responsibilities include CAD design, modeling & simulation, and prototype research & design.
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Overland Summers
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United States
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trip Leader / Trip Support / Bicycle Fleet Manager
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Jun 1995 - Sep 2001
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Education
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Washington State University
MS, Mechanical Engineering -
Williams College
BA, Studio Art