Chris Ritchie

Chris Ritchie is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in engineering and manufacturing roles. Currently serving as a Senior Service Engineer at Sumitomo Electric Carbide since March 2024, Chris previously held various positions at Pentair Water Solutions, including Production Supervisor and Manufacturing Engineer/Tool Room Supervisor, where responsibilities included leading teams to achieve production goals and implementing process improvements. Prior experience includes roles as a Manufacturing Technician and CNC Machinist at Pentair. Additionally, Chris worked as a Sales Engineer at Sumitomo Electric Carbide from March 2019 to September 2023, and has a background in CNC programming and blue print reading, supported by education from Ashland High School and Madison Adult Career Center.