Nicholas Cone

Nicholas Cone is a seasoned Product Engineer currently working at Culp, Inc. since May 2023. Previously, Nicholas served as a Senior Product Development Engineer at Shawmut Corporation from April 2019 to November 2022, where responsibilities included managing the development of a diverse range of textiles, coordinating with stakeholders for product commercialization, executing reverse engineering for quality diagnostics, and collaborating with suppliers on new initiatives. Prior experience also includes a role as a Research and Development Specialist at Highland Industries, focusing on designing innovative materials and commercializing a patented product generating over $4 million in annual sales. Nicholas began a career in engineering with an internship at Alfmeier Corporation in 2014, specializing in automotive component manufacturing. Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Clemson University, completed in 2015.