Chris Sautter

Chris Sautter is an experienced engineering professional with a robust background in product development and operations. Currently serving as the VP of Engineering, Product Development, & Operations at Yakima Products since March 2005, Chris leads the Product Development Center, overseeing design, engineering, quality, reliability, and sustainability for Yakima's brands. Previous roles include Director of New Product Design and Advanced Development Manager, focusing on innovative product strategies. Prior to Yakima, Chris worked as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Bioject, designing needle-free injection devices, and as a Lead Engineer at Fiori, managing high-tech consumer product development. Chris also has extensive experience as a Staff Engineer at PSC, specializing in barcode scanner design. Chris holds an MBA from the University of Oregon and a BSME in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University.