Wesley Hunko

Wesley Hunko, Ph. D., currently serves as the Advanced Manufacturing Department Manager at Outpost Technologies, leading a team of skilled professionals in various aspects of manufacturing, including production planning and vendor relations, while ensuring compliance with AS9100 processes. Prior experience includes positions at Daniel Defense, LLC as a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in additive manufacturing and barrel manufacturing, as well as a Research Assistant at Boeing focusing on additive manufacturing for the Space Launch System. Wesley's academic background includes extensive teaching and research roles at Auburn University, where involvement spanned across various manufacturing processes and senior capstone projects. Educational achievements include a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Bachelor's degree from Auburn University, along with an Associate's degree from Enterprise State Community College.