Andrew Benson

Andrew Benson is a highly experienced manufacturing engineer currently serving as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Kem Krest since November 2024. Previously, Andrew held the position of Engineering Manager at Echo Engineering & Production Supplies, Inc. from July 2013 to November 2024, leading three departments and a team of 14 while achieving a 60% reduction in quality issues in the first year and 70% in the second year. Andrew also significantly increased the catalog stocking rate from 65% to 98% and reduced material inventory costs. Earlier roles include Design Engineer II, where Andrew managed a major project for a new customer, and Design and Sales Engineer, focusing on the integration of engineering and sales efforts. Andrew's career began at Fuseks True Value as an Assistant Manager and included a brief stint as an Assistant Mechanic at A.J. Foyt Enterprises, along with experience as Assistant Department Manager at Menards. Andrew holds an Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Ivy Tech Community College, earned between 2010 and 2013.