Lee Hughes
About Lee Hughes
Lee Hughes is a Business System Analyst with extensive experience in mechanical design and project analysis. He has worked for notable companies such as Kohler Co. and American Superconductor, and currently contributes to General Atomics in Poway, California.
Current Role at General Atomics
Lee Hughes currently serves as a Business System Analyst at General Atomics, a position he has held since 2022. He works in Poway, California, where he focuses on analyzing business systems and enhancing user experiences. In this role, he participates in PTC Technical Committee Meetings, contributing to discussions on technical standards and practices.
Previous Experience at Kohler Co.
Prior to his current position, Lee Hughes worked at Kohler Co. for 17 years, from 2005 to 2022. He held multiple roles, including Project Design Analyst and Mechanical Designer specializing in Advanced Surfacing, Assembly, and Optimization. His work at Kohler involved creating engaging user experiences and addressing future needs in product design.
Early Career in Mechanical Design
Lee Hughes began his career as a Mechanical Designer at American Superconductor, where he worked for nine months in 2000. He then transitioned to Pierce Manufacturing as an Advance Development Designer for four months in 2005. These early roles laid the foundation for his extensive experience in mechanical design and project analysis.
Educational Background
Lee Hughes has a strong educational background in engineering and computer science. He studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 2011 to 2015. He also attended Lakeland College, where he achieved a Bachelor of Computer Science from 2014 to 2017. Earlier, he completed an Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Design at Madison Area Technical College from 1999 to 2000.