Thomas Paolini

Thomas Paolini is a seasoned Quality Assurance Engineer at Santa Cruz Bicycles, with a tenure beginning in August 2017. Previous experience includes significant roles at UTC Aerospace Systems from February 2012 to August 2017, where Thomas served as the ecoIPS Front End Technologies Design Lead and Manager, as well as Fan Cowl Design Lead for various aircraft, including the Airbus A350 and Bombardier CSeries. Responsibilities encompassed engineering reviews, design management, project oversight, and coordination with global engineering teams. Earlier positions as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at C&D ZODIAC focused on premium seating and interiors, and extensive hands-on experience as a Machinist/Assembler at White Industries rounded out Thomas's practical and technical skills. Thomas holds a Master of Engineering and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University.