Kevin Barr
About Kevin Barr
Kevin Barr is a Senior Manager at the Mechanical Engineering Center of Excellence at Tennant Company, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in mechanical engineering and program management, having held various roles at Onto Innovation over nearly two decades.
Current Role at Tennant Company
Kevin Barr serves as the Senior Manager of the Mechanical Engineering Center of Excellence at Tennant Company, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has been instrumental in driving initiatives related to mechanical engineering within the organization. His role emphasizes technology gap assessment and conceptual design, which are critical for successful new product development.
Previous Experience at Onto Innovation
Before joining Tennant Company, Kevin Barr held multiple positions at Onto Innovation over a span of several years. He served as the Mechanical Engineering Manager from 2004 to 2006 and later transitioned to roles such as Senior Program Manager from 2016 to 2019, Director of Automation and Hardware Engineering from 2011 to 2016, and Director of Hardware Engineering from 2019 to 2021. His diverse roles contributed to his extensive experience in program management and mechanical engineering.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Kevin Barr obtained his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BMSE) from SUNY Stony Brook, where he studied from 1989 to 1992. He also participated in a Precision Machine Design Workshop at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, further enhancing his technical skills. Additionally, he completed Engineer to Manager Training at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, which equipped him with essential management skills.
Career Development and Skills
Kevin Barr has developed a strong foundation in program management throughout his career. His experience as a Senior Mechanical Engineer has enabled him to lead programs effectively from initial customer contact to installation. His career reflects a balance of hands-on design and development along with leadership capabilities, showcasing his ability to manage complex engineering projects.
Early Career at Microvision
Kevin Barr began his career at Microvision, where he worked as a Senior Design Engineer from 1995 to 1999. This early experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in mechanical engineering and program management, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the engineering field.