Timothy Kranz
About Timothy Kranz
Timothy Kranz is a Program Manager at Belcan Engineering, where he has worked since 2016, and also serves as Headquarters Company Commander in the Army National Guard. He has extensive experience in aerospace engineering and project management, overseeing over 100 projects and coordinating efforts among more than 300 engineers.
Work at Belcan Engineering
Timothy Kranz has been a key member of Belcan Engineering since 2011. He has held multiple roles, starting as a Hydro-Mechanical Systems Engineer and progressing to various leadership positions. He served as Hydro-Mechanical Systems Team Leader from 2013 to 2015, followed by Ground Support Equipment Tool Requirements Team Leader for six months in 2014-2015. He transitioned to Avionics Systems Software Support for three months in 2015 before becoming an Airframe Integration Systems Engineer for one year. Since 2016, he has worked as a Program Manager and has also served as Process Assurance Team Leader since 2015. His responsibilities include managing over 100 projects in the aerospace sector and coordinating efforts among more than 300 engineers across multiple locations.
Military Experience
Timothy Kranz has served in the Army National Guard since 2013. He held the position of UH-60M MEDEVAC Pilot and Section Leader until 2016. In 2016, he became the Headquarters Company Commander, a role he continues to fulfill. His military experience complements his engineering career, providing him with leadership skills and operational knowledge that are beneficial in both military and civilian sectors.
Education and Expertise
Timothy Kranz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, completing his studies from 2006 to 2011. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the same institution, which he completed between 2015 and 2019. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in engineering and program management, particularly in the aerospace industry.
Project Management and Leadership Skills
In his role as Program Manager at Belcan Engineering, Timothy Kranz manages over 100 individual projects, focusing on both military and commercial aerospace work. He collaborates with program directors to select project managers and lead technical personnel for various projects. His responsibilities include preparing and delivering program evaluations and presentations to customers and internal executives, showcasing his leadership and communication skills.
Internship Experience
Before his extensive career at Belcan Engineering, Timothy Kranz gained valuable experience as a Quality Engineering Intern at Karl Storz Endovision from 2009 to 2010. This internship provided him with early exposure to quality assurance processes in engineering, contributing to his professional development in the aerospace sector.