Travis Schmidt

Travis Schmidt is a highly accomplished professional in the metallurgical and engineering fields, currently serving as a Senior Technical Manager at Kaiser Aluminum since November 2017. In this role, Travis manages metallurgical processes for an aluminum extrusion operation, ensuring compliance with quality standards and fostering continuous improvement. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Application Engineer at Arconic and Alcoa, where responsibilities encompassed conducting plant trials, collaborating with operations and quality teams, and developing new products tailored to customer needs. Early career experience includes roles as a Metallurgical Engineer Intern at RPM & Associates, Inc., and as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Travis holds a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from South Dakota Mines and two advanced degrees from Arizona State University, an MBA in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering.