Brian Hinkel

Brian Hinkel is a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with a robust background in engineering and project management. Currently serving at Cooper Machinery Services since June 2022, Brian previously held the position of Senior Application Engineer at NDT Global, where responsibilities included providing technical direction, performing feasibility assessments, and validating pipeline inspection tools. Prior to that, Brian was a Lead Engineer at Cooper Machinery Services, focusing on high-speed compressors, project engineering, and technical support. Brian's career began as a Procurement Specialist at Cameron Compression and a Branch Manager at Fastenal, where expertise in sourcing, procurement, and inventory management was developed. Brian holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, an MBA from the University of Houston-Victoria, and a Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness from Sam Houston State University.