Blake Pedersen

Blake Pedersen is a seasoned manufacturing engineering leader currently at Hyster-Yale Group, overseeing the global tooling program for lift truck projects since September 2018. Blake's expertise includes managing the fabrication and assembly tooling for both electric and internal combustion products. Prior experience as a Senior Corporate Manufacturing Engineer involved coordinating manufacturing and tooling projects at Portland's Counterbalance Development Center. From June 2010 to August 2018, Blake worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Electroimpact, focusing on tooling design and support for major aerospace companies. Beginning with a strong foundation in engineering attained through a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University, Blake's earlier roles included maintenance assistance and network technology support during college, as well as a machine shop assistant at Gleason Industries.