Goran Potrebic
About Goran Potrebic
Goran Potrebic is a Senior Design Engineer at Hubbell Incorporated, specializing in propulsion and aerodynamics for new product development. He has a diverse background that includes experience as a professional ballroom dancer and instructor, as well as extensive engineering roles at various companies, including Parker Hannifin.
Current Role at Hubbell
Goran Potrebic serves as a Senior Design Engineer at Hubbell Incorporated, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on new product development and design, leveraging his skills in propulsion and aerodynamics. His work contributes to the company's engineering initiatives in Shelton, Connecticut.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current role, Goran Potrebic worked at Parker Hannifin as an Engineer II in New Product Development & Design for eight months in 2021. He also held multiple positions at Parker Hannifin, including Aerospace/Mechanical R&D Engineer I and Mechanical Engineer in the Engineering Leadership Development Program, accumulating a total of four years of experience at the company. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Product Engineer at RBC Bearings-Heim Bearings for four months in 2021.
Educational Background
Goran Potrebic earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Aerospace from Central Connecticut State University, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He also holds an Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Housatonic Community College, which he completed from 2011 to 2013. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his engineering career.
Skills and Expertise
Goran Potrebic possesses skills in propulsion and aerodynamics, which are critical for his work in new product development and design. He has experience in risk analysis for Fortune 250 companies, including Parker Hannifin, and has participated in the Engineering Leadership and Development Program, enhancing his expertise in business analytics and manufacturing process optimization. His strong background in business modules supports decision-making processes within engineering contexts.
Background in Dance
Before his engineering career, Goran Potrebic worked as a Professional Ballroom Dancer and Instructor at Fred Astaire Dance Studio from 2008 to 2015. This experience in the performing arts provided him with unique skills in discipline and presentation, which may complement his engineering work.