See How Many Clients You're Missing Each Month

Simply enter your business email & Topline AI Agent will show you.

Bio

Generated by
Topline AI
Curtis Blaine Brentzel is a seasoned mechanical engineer with expertise in leadership, research, project management, and design. He has experience in manufacturing, solidworks, and computer-aided design. Brentzel has worked as a Principle Mechanical Engineer at Northrop Grumman and has held various roles in education and industry. With a strong background in mechanical engineering technology and a degree from Kennesaw State University - Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Brentzel is well-equipped to lead projects and teams. He is also certified in solidworks and additive manufacturing, making him a valuable asset in the field of engineering and manufacturing. Brentzel's skills include leadership, research, project management, customer service, teaching, teamwork, manufacturing, solidworks, computer-aided design, and design, manufacturing drawings. Currently based in Layton, Utah, Brentzel is a versatile engineer with a strong educational background and industry experience.

Credentials

  • Certified Manufacturing - Additive Manufacturing
    SME
    Dec, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • SolidWorks Associate - Additive Manufacturing
    SolidWorks Authorized Training Centre
    Nov, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • SolidWorks Associate
    SolidWorks Authorised Training Center
    Apr, 2018
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Northrop Grumman
    • Roy, Utah, United States
    • Principle Mechanical Engineer
      • Dec 2023 - Present
      • Roy, Utah, United States

    • Mechanical Engineer II
      • May 2023 - Dec 2023
      • Roy, Utah, United States

  • DopplerTech, Inc.
    • Tooele, Utah
    • Mechanical Engineer
      • Sep 2020 - Oct 2022
      • Tooele, Utah

    • KSU Motorsports Suspension and Manufacturing Engineer
      • Dec 2016 - Dec 2019

      ● Research and apply vehicle dynamics knowledge to Formula SAE combustion and electric cars. ● Research, design, and produce components from billet such as stainless steel exhaust flange, aluminum swaybar lever arms, and delrin bushings. Capabilities include using CNC and manual mill, CNC and manual lathe, CNC waterjet, bandsaw, and TIG welder.

    • KSU Motorsports Cost Event Lead
      • Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

      ● Responsibilities include costing, documenting, and presenting of a small scale, formula style, prototype vehicle. Finding more cost efficient components and manufacturing practices was the objective.● Contributed to a 1st place in the Cost Event in Lincoln 2018.

    • KSU Motorsports Suspension Lead Engineer
      • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

      ● Responsible for applied vehicle dynamics knowledge, suspension kinematics, suspension component design, FEA analysis, testing, and tuning. Designs were required to conform to the FSAE rulebook and presented during an event in Lincoln 2018, placing top 15. ● Research, design, and produce components for the suspension. SolidWorks is used for design and FEA analysis such as developing and optimizing sway bar lever arms. Components were made from billet such as the aluminum swaybar lever arms, and delrin bushings. Capabilities include using CNC and manual mill, CNC and manual lathe, CNC waterjet, bandsaw, and TIG welder.

  • University of West Georgia
    • Carrollton, Georgia
    • Trip Leader/ Climbing Wall
      • Sep 2014 - Dec 2016
      • Carrollton, Georgia

      ● Organize and Lead Outdoor Recreation activities● Facilitate and Belay Rock Wall Activities● Create and Maintain routes● Insure Equipment Security● Distribution and Maintenance of rental equipment, including bikes, canoes, tents, kayaks, camping gear, etc.

    • Security Specialist
      • Dec 2015 - Aug 2016
      • Marrietta, Georgia

      ● Secure door and entrances of manufacturing warehouse● Perform hourly walk arounds● Expose areas for concern of possible theft● Maintain hourly check-in watch

Education

  • 2017 - 2019
    Kennesaw State University - Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • 2017 - 2019
    Southern Polytechnic State University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • 2010 - 2016
    University of West Georgia
    Pre-Engineering
  • 2007 - 2010
    Newnan High School
  • 1997 - 2007
    Shiloh Hills Christian School

Suggested Services

This profile is unclaimed. These are suggested service rates with 0% commision upon successful connection

Industry Focus. “Mechanical or Industrial Engineering”

Looking to Create a Custom Project?

Need a custom project? We'll create a solution designed specifically for your project.

Get Started

References

Social Profiles

Community

You need to have a working account to view this content. Click here to join now

Similar Profiles