Michael Newman

Michael Newman is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in manufacturing and operations management. Currently serving as the Engineering Manager at Overton Chicago Gear since March 2022, Michael has previously held key roles such as Machining Operations Manager at Hydra-Stop LLC, and Manufacturing Engineer/Project Manager at Brad Foote Gear Works, where responsibilities included the design and management of large industrial gearing processes and oversight of capital equipment installations. Michael's career also includes positions as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at IMI Precision Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer/Design Engineer at Bimba, and Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer at NTN Bearing Corporation, where skills in troubleshooting, process improvement, and production management were developed. Michael holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Technology/Industrial Management & Manufacturing from Northern Illinois University and an Associate of Science from Moraine Valley Community College.