Erik Fosshage
About Erik Fosshage
Erik Fosshage is a Quality Assurance Engineer at Torc Robotics, where he integrates safety and mission assurance procedures for autonomous driving technologies. He holds multiple certifications, including CM2 Comprehensive and Certified Quality Engineer, and has extensive experience in quality engineering and project management across various organizations.
Work at Torc Robotics
Erik Fosshage has been employed at Torc Robotics since 2021, currently holding the position of Quality Assurance Engineer. His role involves integrating safety and mission assurance procedures for the development of autonomous driving technologies. Prior to this, he worked as an Operational Safety Engineer for 10 months from 2020 to 2021 and as a Field Applications Engineer from 2017 to 2020. His contributions focus on advancing quality engineering principles, risk management, and configuration management within the company's product development and fleet operations.
Education and Expertise
Erik Fosshage holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. He also earned a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Human Factors Engineering from Purdue University. Additionally, he obtained an MBA in Operations and Information Management with a concentration in Quality Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His certifications include a CM2 Comprehensive certification from the Institute for Process Excellence, a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) designation from the American Society for Quality, and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.
Background
Before joining Torc Robotics, Erik Fosshage accumulated extensive experience in quality engineering and project management. He worked at Sandia National Laboratories for seven years as a Quality Engineer and later as a Principal Research & Development Engineer in Systems Engineering from 2012 to 2017. His earlier career includes a position as a Senior Project Engineer at Los Alamos Technical Associates from 2001 to 2004 and as an IT Project Manager at EG&G Technical Services for one year. His diverse background has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering and quality assurance.
Achievements
Erik Fosshage has achieved several certifications that enhance his professional qualifications, including the CM2 Comprehensive certification, CQE, and PMP. His work at Torc Robotics emphasizes the integration of safety and mission assurance in autonomous driving technologies. He has played a significant role in advancing quality engineering principles and risk management practices within the organization. His extensive experience in various engineering roles contributes to his effectiveness in ensuring high standards in product development and operations.