Jeff Gillespie
About Jeff Gillespie
Jeff Gillespie is a Manufacturing Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in manufacturing and production management, with previous roles at companies such as Lear Corporation, Sieburg International, and JTEKT North America Corporation.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Jeff Gillespie has been employed as a Manufacturing Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2021. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in manufacturing processes and engineering principles to contribute to various projects within the laboratory.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Prior to his current position, Jeff Gillespie held multiple roles in the manufacturing sector. He worked as a Journeyman Toolmaker at Lear Corporation from 1990 to 1997, followed by a position as Production Manager at Sieburg International from 1997 to 2014. He later served as a Production Engineer in the Planning Department at JTEKT North America Corporation from 2016 to 2021.
Educational Background
Jeff Gillespie has a diverse educational background. He studied at Pellissippi State Community College and Walters State Community College, where he earned an associate degree. He also completed two Bachelor of Science degrees at Virginia Tech and Tusculum University. Additionally, he attended Miami University and Franklin High School in Franklin, Ohio.
Career Progression in Tooling and Production
Throughout his career, Jeff Gillespie has gained significant experience in tooling and production roles. He worked as a Journeyman Machinist at General Tool Company from 1986 to 1990, then transitioned to Lear Corporation as a Tooling Engineer/Supervisor from 2014 to 2015. He also held a Tooling Engineer/Supervisor position at ABB from 2015 to 2016.