Keith Kubishta

Keith Kubishta has a strong background in engineering and management. Keith is currently working as an Engineering Manager at Kwik Lok Corporation, where they lead a team of Engineers, Designers, and Technical Writers in creating and improving products. Keith is responsible for designing and implementing critical engineering processes and collaborating closely with engineers and department directors to drive key initiatives and projects. Keith also provides coaching, leadership, and support to empower their team members.

Prior to their current role, Keith worked as a Senior Design Engineer at Kwik Lok Corporation, where they designed a high-speed bag closing machine that improved supply chain logistics and reduced labor and assembly time during fabrication. This machine also provided user-friendly service for customers.

Before joining Kwik Lok Corporation, Keith worked as a Project Engineer at Exotic Metals Forming Co LLC. In this role, they performed full life cycle engineering for aerospace engine components. Keith was responsible for product quoting, product design, developing manufacturing processes, creating manufacturing planning, tool design, capital equipment specification and purchase, and aftermarket support. Keith worked on various programs, including F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Exhaust System Hardware, Boeing 737 Engine Bleed Ducting, Boeing 737 MAX Primary Exhaust, Airbus A320 Neo Primary Exhaust, and Next Generation Advanced Military Exhaust.

Keith's early work experience includes an internship at McKinstry, where they worked as an Engineered Services Group Intern.

Overall, Keith Kubishta brings a strong technical background, leadership skills, and experience in designing and improving products to their current role as an Engineering Manager.

Keith Kubishta obtained their Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University, where they studied from 2008 to 2012. In addition, they obtained a certification in the Design Thinking Program from the Tombolo Institute at Bellevue College in December 2020.