Nolan Bedford
About Nolan Bedford
Nolan Bedford is a Senior Tooling Engineer with extensive experience in engineering management and tooling design. He has worked for several companies, including Orthotic Holdings Inc., Plantronics, and Poly, and has a background in Tool and Die Technology from Mt. San Antonio College.
Current Role at Poly
Nolan Bedford serves as a Senior Tooling Engineer at Poly. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's engineering efforts in Santa Cruz, California. His role involves overseeing tooling projects and ensuring the efficient production of components.
Previous Experience at Orthotic Holdings Inc.
Before joining Poly, Nolan Bedford worked at Orthotic Holdings Inc. (OHI) as an Engineering Manager from 2014 to 2017. During his three years at OHI, he managed engineering teams and projects, focusing on the development of orthotic products.
Experience at Plantronics
Nolan Bedford was employed at Plantronics as a Senior Tooling Engineer from 2017 to 2019. His work spanned locations in San Diego, California, and Tijuana, Mexico. In this role, he was responsible for tooling design and implementation.
Educational Background in Tool and Die Technology
Nolan Bedford studied Tool and Die Technology/Technician at Mt. San Antonio College from 1989 to 1993. He completed a four-year program that provided him with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to manufacturing and tooling.
Career Progression in Engineering Management
Nolan Bedford has held various engineering management positions throughout his career. He served as Director of R&D at Orthera from 2009 to 2014 and as Engineering Manager at Glenair from 2007 to 2008. His experience includes overseeing engineering teams and driving product development initiatives.