Andrew Benson

Hi, I’m Andrew! I am an experienced Engineering Manager who loves making things work better. I enjoy leading teams, solving problems, and making processes more efficient. My journey in engineering has given me the chance to work on many exciting projects and lead great teams. I am passionate about using my skills to help companies grow and succeed. I have a strong background in leading multi-department teams in engineering, R&D, and production. I’ve helped my teams reduce quality issues and cut costs, which has made our work more effective and efficient. I am proud of my ability to bring out the best in my team members by putting the right people in the right roles and fostering a positive work culture. I believe in clear communication and teamwork, and I always aim to keep projects on track and within budget. Here are some highlights from my career: *Leadership and Quality Improvement: At Echo Engineering, I managed 3 departments and reduced quality issues by 60% in the first year and 70% in the second year. *Process and Inventory Management: Increased catalog stocking rate from 65% to 98% and cut material inventory from $1.4MM to $400k by implementing better processes. *Design and Customer Success: As a Design Engineer, I introduced new manufacturing methods and additive manufacturing, which improved our design process and helped win major clients. I am driven by the desire to make things better and more efficient. I am always looking for new challenges where I can use my skills to drive innovation and help companies achieve their goals. I am excited about the future and the opportunities to continue growing and making a positive impact in the engineering field.