Edward Ford

Edward Ford is a skilled welding and joining engineer with extensive experience in the manufacturing sector. Currently serving as a Senior Joining Engineer at Challenge Manufacturing since August 2023, Edward has previously held notable positions such as Welding Engineer at R&E Automated and Quality Operations Group Leader at Gestamp, where oversight of weld technicians and quality technicians was a key responsibility, along with the development of metallurgical lab processes. Edward began a career in welding as a Quality Metrology Weld Inspector at Bosal and has held various roles including Weld Engineer at The Paslin Company, Weld Technician at Fronius USA, and Manual and Robotic Welder at Watson Engineering Inc. Edward holds an Associate's Degree in Welding Technology/Welder from Washtenaw Community College, achieved between 2010 and 2012.