David Steinchen

David Steinchen is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in mechanical and optical systems engineering. Currently serving as the Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering at IDEX Health & Science, LLC - Melles Griot since May 2015, David has advanced through roles including Manufacturing Engineering Manager and Mechanical Engineer, focusing on the design of precision optical systems. Prior experience includes a tenure at The Gleason Works as a Mechanical Design Engineer, where responsibilities encompassed project engineering and FEA analysis. Other roles include Product Engineer at Magna Powertrain and Process Engineer at Anaren, both in co-op positions, where David contributed to product testing, market research, and process development. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University at Buffalo and a Bachelor's degree in the same field from the Rochester Institute of Technology.