Ruben Castro
About Ruben Castro
Ruben Castro is a Senior Applications Engineer at Kennametal, with a background in aerospace tooling and engineering. He has over 20 years of experience in the industry, including a significant tenure at Bell Helicopter.
Work at Kennametal
Ruben Castro has been employed at Kennametal as a Senior Applications Engineer since 2015. In this role, he focuses on manufacturing high-temperature and non-ferrous aerospace alloys. He coordinates the preliminary design of custom solution tooling in collaboration with Research, Development, and Engineering (RD&E). His responsibilities also include conducting onsite tests of new techniques and technologies aimed at process improvements. Castro works independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating his ability to manage tasks effectively from a remote setting.
Previous Experience at Bell Helicopter
Prior to his current role, Ruben Castro worked at Bell Helicopter for a total of 12 years in various capacities. He served as a Form Tool Specialist/Grinder from 1995 to 2007, followed by a position as a Senior Tool Application Engineer from 2007 to 2012. He then transitioned to the role of Tool Application Engineer Specialist from 2012 to 2015. Throughout his tenure at Bell Helicopter, Castro gained extensive experience in tooling applications and engineering processes, contributing to the company's operations in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area.
Education and Expertise
Ruben Castro studied at Tarrant County College from 2010 to 2014, where he achieved a 3.7 GPA and completed basic coursework. Prior to that, he attended McAllen High School from 1980 to 1984, where he completed core curriculum studies along with two years of Mechanical Drafting & Design and French, earning his High School Diploma. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering expertise and technical skills in the aerospace industry.
Skills and Responsibilities
In his professional roles, Ruben Castro has developed significant skills in sales forecasting and account planning, utilizing Microsoft CRM for effective management. He is adept at coordinating design efforts and conducting tests to enhance manufacturing processes. His focus on high-temperature and non-ferrous aerospace alloys highlights his specialization in materials relevant to the aerospace sector. Castro's ability to work independently and manage projects with little supervision further underscores his expertise in engineering applications.