Dylan Vassar
About Dylan Vassar
Dylan Vassar is a Composites Manufacturing Engineer at Joby Aviation, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has experience in various engineering roles, including internships and team leadership positions.
Current Role at Joby Aviation
Dylan Vassar serves as a Composites Manufacturing Engineer at Joby Aviation. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's efforts in developing advanced aerial mobility solutions. His role involves working with composite materials, which are critical in the design and manufacturing of lightweight and durable components for aircraft.
Previous Experience in Composites and Engineering
Before joining Joby Aviation, Dylan Vassar gained significant experience in the field of composites and engineering. He worked as the Composites/Aerodynamics Team Lead at Wisconsin Racing from 2013 to 2018. Additionally, he held positions at Turck USA, where he was a Manufacturing Engineering Intern from 2014 to 2015 and an Inventory Specialist from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Academic Background
Dylan Vassar studied Engineering Mechanics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2013 to 2018. He also attended Swenson College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth, focusing on Mechanical Engineering from 2012 to 2013.
Early Career and Work Experience
Dylan Vassar began his career as a Sales Associate at Kmart in Monticello, MN, from 2010 to 2012. He later worked at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope as a Racking employee from 2016 to 2017. These early roles provided him with foundational skills in customer service and manufacturing processes.