James Back

James Back is an experienced professional in the engineering and strategic planning sectors, currently serving as Assistant Manager of Strategic Planning at ADVICS North America, Inc. since December 2017. In this role, James Back is responsible for maintaining and presenting profitability metrics across various commodities, while leading initiatives aimed at cost reduction and profitability enhancement. Previous experience includes positions as a Welding Engineer at OPW, a Dover Company, from August 2015 to December 2018, and as a Mechanical Engineer at Powell Valves earlier in 2015, where responsibilities encompassed valve design, modifications, calculations, material selection, and customer support. James Back holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wright State University, complemented by a completion in Welding/Fusion from Butler Tech.