Ewald Schuster

Ewald Schuster has extensive experience in engineering and fabrication, holding significant positions across various companies. Currently serving as Shop Lead at JetZero, Ewald previously worked as Manufacturing Manager at Windlift, overseeing prototyping and production scheduling for aircraft. At Dzyne Technologies, Ewald developed UAV prototypes, managed fabrication processes, and trained personnel, while also serving as a test pilot. Earlier roles include New Product/Process Engineer at Freudenberg-NOK, where Ewald focused on product design and process improvements, and Shop Manager/Experimental Machinist at the University of Southern California, supervising students in design and fabrication. Ewald's background also includes piloting for the Killer Bee UAV Project at Swift Engineering and working as a designer for animatronics in feature films. Ewald’s career began at Dowty Silcofab as a Design/Tooling Engineer, contributing to automation and productivity improvements. Educational background emphasizes learning from practical experience.