Jacob Townsend
About Jacob Townsend
Jacob Townsend serves as a PDL Supervisor at Tennant Company, where he has worked since 2016. With a strong background in manufacturing and expertise in additive manufacturing, he oversees tooling and prototype development while managing custom solution activities in the Product Development Lab.
Work at Tennant
Jacob Townsend has been employed at Tennant Company since 2008, where he has held multiple roles. He currently serves as the PDL Supervisor, a position he has held since 2016, overseeing operations in Golden Valley, Minnesota. In this role, he supervises tooling and prototype development, contributing to the early stages of product design and testing. Prior to this, he worked as a Tool Technician PDL for 16 years at the Innovation Center in Golden Valley, where he gained extensive experience in hands-on manufacturing and production techniques.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Townsend has a solid educational background in technical fields. He studied Machine Tool Technology/Machinist at Ridgewater College from 2000 to 2002. He then attended St. Cloud Technical and Community College, where he earned an Associate of Arts degree in CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology from 2003 to 2005. Currently, he is pursuing an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Hennepin Technical College, which he began in 2012. His expertise includes additive manufacturing, where he applies techniques to create objects by adding material layer by layer.
Background
Jacob Townsend has a comprehensive background in manufacturing and production processes. His experience encompasses supervising fabrication, machining, and assembly processes, indicating a strong hands-on approach to manufacturing. His roles at Tennant Company have allowed him to develop skills in overseeing custom solution activities in the Product Development Lab, where he tailors products to meet specific client needs.
Achievements
Jacob Townsend's career at Tennant Company reflects a commitment to product development and innovation. His responsibilities include supervising tooling and prototype development, which plays a critical role in the product design and testing phases. His expertise in additive manufacturing further enhances his contributions to the company, allowing for advanced manufacturing techniques that support custom solutions.