Crystal Cote | Fabrication Team Lead
AGE: 30
YEARS AT MPE: 3
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Level 3 Brake Press Operator
What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?
I organize, parts, jobs and ensure that needed materials are placed in the appropriate areas for each operator. I also update the status of each cell’s progress, while maintaining operations.
How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?
I wanted to work in a more mechanical setting where I could see an idea come to life— a concept I learned from my father. Coming from a medical background, I was intrigued by the medical equipment that MPEmakes.
What is the best part about your job?
Championing the creation of quality products that help improve people’s lives and being a part of internal organizations like MPE’s Social Committee.
Andrew Shuler | Process & Design Engineer
AGE: 23
YEARS AT MPE: 1
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor’s of Science – Mechanical Engineering
What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?
I work with teams to create client equipment prototypes, improve production processes, engineer new equipment, and modify existing equipment. My job is to create a product that meets compliance requirements.
How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?
I started with MPE as a part-time Engineering Intern while working towards my bachelor’s degree. I knew that I wanted to focus my career on the design and process side of engineering due to its intricacy and problem-solving nature.
What is the best part about your job?
The ability to work with all departments and working to both design and finish life-enhancing products that are helping end users across the globe.