Andre Makela

Andre Makela is a Reliability Engineer at FeraDyne Outdoors, overseeing continuous improvement projects focused on enhancing safety, quality, and cost-efficiency in the manufacturing of outdoor sporting goods since August 2020. Previously, Andre served as Division Manager, leading a team of 43 employees to produce 3D archery targets while ensuring safety and productivity. Andre's experience includes roles as a Field Technician at Border States, a Forestry Technician with the Bureau of Land Management, and machine operating positions at Lakeside Foods, Inc., and All American Co-op. Education includes a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and an Associate of Science in Pre-Engineering from Itasca Community College.