Darren Kern

Darren Kern is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as a National Application Engineer at Harvey Performance Company since September 2018, after holding the title of Sr. Applications Engineer. Prior to this role, Darren worked at Kennametal from March 2014 to September 2018, progressing to the position of National Product Manager where responsibilities included addressing customer needs and enhancing manufacturing processes. Darren also has experience as an Adjunct Instructor in Machine Tool Technology at Trident Technical College and has held positions such as Operations Manager at Acutec Industries and Technical Specialist at Seco Tools. Additionally, Darren is a former business owner of a machine shop and possesses certifications including CMP-Certified Metal Cutting Professional and Cutting Tool Specialist. Educational qualifications include degrees in Applied Science with a focus on Computer Drafting & Design and CNC Programming from PMC Machinery School.