Erik Fort

Erik Fort is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in project management, design, and application engineering. As a Senior Project Engineer at Bal Seal Engineering since October 2009, Erik has honed skills in overseeing complex projects. Prior experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Knight, LLC involved launching multiple products and improving designs that delivered significant cost savings. At ITT Industries, Erik contributed to projects that fueled over 50% of the company's organic growth and employed Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Additionally, Erik possesses certifications in Microsoft Access and ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor and has effectively managed design and quality plans while developing diverse mechanical components, with a foundational education in Mechanical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara.