John Waite
About John Waite
John Waite is a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with extensive experience in mechanical design and product development. He has worked for several companies, including Ergotron and The Toro Company, and holds multiple degrees and certificates in engineering and design.
Current Role at Ergotron
John Waite currently holds the position of Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Ergotron. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the design and development of innovative solutions in Eagan, Minnesota. His responsibilities include overseeing mechanical design projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product functionality and performance.
Previous Experience at Ergotron
Before his current role, John Waite worked at Ergotron as a Mechanical Design Engineer from 2019 to 2021. During this time, he focused on mechanical design tasks, applying his engineering expertise to improve product designs and support manufacturing processes.
Education and Expertise
John Waite has a diverse educational background in engineering. He studied at the University of St. Thomas, where he earned a Graduate Certificate in Manufacturing Systems from 2018 to 2020. He also completed a degree in Systems Engineering at the same university from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Product Design Engineering Technology from Ferris State University, studying from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he earned a Certificate in Quality Technology from Ferris State University from 2009 to 2010.
Career History
John Waite has a substantial career in mechanical design and engineering. He worked at The Toro Company as a Design Drafter from 2011 to 2017, where he contributed to various design projects. Following that, he served as a Senior Mechanical Designer in Research and Development at Sleep Number by Select Comfort from 2017 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he worked as a contractor at Aerotek in manufacturing-related roles from 2007 to 2008.