Heckler & Koch USA
John Mitchell is currently the Director Of Engineering, Production, and Quality at Heckler & Koch USA, where John leads operational and development teams to create new products. With previous experience as the Director of Engineering & Quality at Chemring Ordnance and Global R&D Engineering Manager at Apex Tool Group, John has a background in designing industrial tools, pyrotechnic devices, and firearms. John also has military experience as a Munitions Systems Journeyman in the United States Air Force and SC Air National Guard. John holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Heckler & Koch USA
Heckler & Koch is and industry leader in the design and manufacture of small arms and related equipment for both military and law enforcement markets and the US civil market. HK was founded in 1949 in Oberndorf, Germany by three engineers, Edmund Heckler, Theodore Koch and Alex Seidel. HK is one of the world's most extensive small arms manufacturers with offerings in nearly all product categories. Several of the more popular HK designs over the past 60 years include the G3 and HK33 assault rifles, MP5 submachine gun, P7 and USP pistols. Newer advanced designs include the G36 and HK416 assault rifles, MP7 personal defense weapon, VP Series pistols and 40mm Grenade Machine Gun.