Experience

Appalachian Cast Products

• Engineering Technician



General Dynamics Mission Systems

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr Manufacturing Engineer

  • May 2020 - Present

• Quality Engineer

  • May 2019 - May 2020



Grunstra Iron Works

• United States

• Small Business Owner

  • Aug 2011 - Present

  I started my forge myself after being introduced to the art through the BSA. Since then, I've developed a small customer base who use my high-quality products on a day-to-day basis. I Design, forge, and craft metal products ranging from high-quality custom knives and swords to wedding rings and decorative forgings. Most sales are custom orders that require close communication with clients to ensure product specifications are met. I work with a variety of materials and tools, mastering many hand-techniques. Learned practical chemistry and metallurgy including electro-chemical etching, steel heat-treating/machining, and product design for both aesthetic and functional excellence. Show less