Craig Cless

Craig Cless is an experienced engineering professional with a diverse background in systems integration, product development, and managerial roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as Director of Engineering at AMETEK PDS, Craig manages New Product Development for power distribution systems in aviation, overseeing teams in hardware, software, mechanical, and testing engineering. Previous roles include Global Engineering Manager at CNH Industrial, where oversight included controls systems integration for harvesting platforms, and Manager of Mechanical/Systems Engineering at Air Products, focusing on sustaining and product development. Craig's early career features significant positions at Brooks Instrument, ThermoAnalytics, Material Sciences Corporation, and Ford Motor Company, where leadership and technical innovation were paramount. Educational credentials include an MBA from Michigan State University and Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University.