Ben Stonefire
About Ben Stonefire
Ben Stonefire is an Engineering Manager with expertise in managing design support across multiple international sites, including Malaysia and Singapore. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has worked at Ichor Systems, Inc. since 2014, where he focuses on improving manufacturing instruction standards.
Current Role at Ichor Systems
Ben Stonefire currently serves as the Engineering Manager at Ichor Systems, Inc., a position he has held since 2018. He operates on-site in Tualatin, Oregon, where he oversees design support across multiple international locations, including Malaysia and Singapore. His responsibilities include managing both customer/design engineering and manufacturing engineering teams, ensuring effective collaboration between design and production processes. Stonefire is also involved in drafting Manufacturing Execution System (MES) instructions tailored to various product lines, focusing on enhancing manufacturing instruction standards.
Previous Experience at Ichor Systems
Before his current role, Ben Stonefire worked as a Design Engineer at Ichor Systems, Inc. from 2014 to 2021. During his seven years in this position, he contributed to various engineering projects and initiatives within the company. His experience in this role laid the groundwork for his subsequent promotion to Engineering Manager, where he continues to apply his expertise in engineering management.
Early Career at Centerline Construction
Ben Stonefire began his career in 2005 as a Contractor's Assistant at Centerline Construction, where he worked for a duration of two months. This early experience provided him with foundational skills in the construction and engineering sectors, which he later built upon in his subsequent roles.
Education and Expertise in Mechanical Engineering
Ben Stonefire earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Western Washington University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in engineering management and design support. His expertise includes managing design support across international sites and improving manufacturing instruction standards.