Craig Stevens
About Craig Stevens
Craig Stevens is a Manufacturing Engineer currently employed at STADCO - Standard Tool & Die Company in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. He has a diverse background with extensive experience in the Army National Guard and various engineering roles, including significant contributions to unmanned aircraft design and military equipment optimization.
Work at STADCO
Craig Stevens has been employed as a Manufacturing Engineer at STADCO - Standard Tool & Die Company since 2022. In this role, he applies his engineering expertise to enhance manufacturing processes and improve product quality. His work is based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, where he contributes to the company's goals of efficiency and innovation in manufacturing.
Military Experience
Craig Stevens served in the Army National Guard for over two decades, holding various positions. He was a 1SG from 2018 to 2021, managing a significant number of Soldiers and Airmen. He also served as Base Defense Operations NCOIC in Qatar for three months in 2017 and as a Joint Fires Observer from 2010 to 2017. His military career began as a Rifleman/Military Policeman in 2000, where he served for nine years.
Education and Expertise
Craig Stevens holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Northridge, which he completed in 2021. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Music Business from the State University of New York College at Fredonia in 2009. Additionally, he studied Machine Shop Technology at Pasadena City College, obtaining a Certificate of Completion in 2012. His educational background supports his engineering and manufacturing skills.
Engineering Projects and Innovations
Craig Stevens has been involved in several engineering projects. He was part of a design group that developed an unmanned aircraft with a variable wing shape to change flight paths. He also designed a picatinny rail section for M4 rifles, improving the mounting of infrared lasers. Furthermore, he created a fixture that enhanced the production efficiency of GPS antenna radomes and built a functional miniature black powder cannon based on Civil War designs.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role, Craig Stevens held various positions in different industries. He worked as a Mechanical Engineer at AeroAntenna Technology, Inc. for three months in 2020 and as a Sales Associate at Aflac in 2010. He also served as an Armed Messenger at Brink’s for six months in 2009. His diverse work history contributes to his well-rounded skill set in engineering and operations.