About Baker Engineering
With customers including military suppliers and the U.S. Department of Defense (including Army/TARDEC, Air Force Research Laboratory, Navy, and DARPA), Baker Engineering demonstrates robust capabilities with unique engineering solutions.
58 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Since 1965, Baker Engineering has specialized in custom engineering solutions. With in-house capabilities allowing control over cost, schedule, and quality, Baker is able to take concepts through testing, short-run, and long-run production. Baker’s dedicated team has the diverse R&D experience you need to deliver quality products on time and within budget.
Baker Engineering specializes in military and commercial research, combustion engine design and testing, full in-house prototype manufacturing, and vehicle subsystem development. From small parts to large assemblies, Baker is here to get the job done.
Our Mission
Built on a rich racing heritage, our world-class team delivers high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective engineered technical solutions.
Our Vision
We will be the go-to supplier of engineered products and solutions that solve our customers’ most complex problems.
OUR TEAM
Heidi Ortiz
Quality Manager
Heidi Ortiz Joined Baker Engineering in 2022 as Quality Manager. Bringing over a decade of Quality experience in Manufacturing environments, including; Automotive, Medical, and Furniture....
Heidi Ortiz
Quality Manager
Jack Adkins
Business Development Manager
Jack Adkins has a background in Combustion Engine Programs both in R&D and product portfolio launches. He is involved with both direct OEM program development...
Jack Adkins
Business Development Manager
Mark Dorner
Chief Engineer
Mark Dorner has advanced into his title of Chief Engineer after starting as a Design Engineer in 2004. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering...
Mark Dorner
Chief Engineer
Noah Hopson
Product Engineering Lead
Noah Hopson has a B.S.E in Mechanical Engineering from Grand Valley State University and has worked at Baker Engineering since 2012 in Research & Development,...
Noah Hopson
Product Engineering Lead
Levi Roodvoets
Engineering Manager
Levi Roodvoets has a B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Michigan (2005) and an International Welding Engineer Certification from SLV Duisburg (2006)....
Levi Roodvoets
Engineering Manager
Shawn Knop
Manufacturing Manager
Shawn Knop joined Baker Engineering in 2022 as Manufacturing Manager. Knop is a Cross-Functional Leader with history in aviation and aerospace manufacturing including GE Aviation...
Shawn Knop
Manufacturing Manager
Luke Wackerle
President
Luke is an experienced professional of 20yrs who joined the Baker Engineering team in December 2022. He started his career as a design engineer in...
Luke Wackerle
President
TJ Grimes
Performance Manager
TJ Grimes leads the performance team at Baker Engineering in street, drag race, off-shore marine, and circle track engine building. With a background in high...
TJ Grimes
Performance Manager
1965
Baker Engineering founded by Ray Baker in Spring Lake MI1976
Bob Senneker won 25 races with Baker Engines1978
A.S.A Manufacturer of the year award with over 1000 race wins in 3 seasons1982
Baja 1000 won with 60° V6 Baker Engine1998
Start of R&D research programs for the DoD2001
Demonstrated 5.8L, 3 Cylinder Opposed Piston "Giesel" Engine2007
20kW Electrically Assisted Turbocharger Demonstrated2011
Developed Single Cylinder Opposed Engine2013
Demonstrated 150cc Twin Cylinder 2-Stroke Engine running on JP-8 with complete CI Fuel Injection System2016
Demonstrated 640 hp Mazda 20B Rotary Engine for Air Force Research Laboratory - Advanced Induction Syrstem2017
Dave Adkins sets the 1/8 mile speed and ET record for a LS engine w/ Baker Engineering Billet Heads2018
Purchased by Waséyabek Development Company LLC2021
AIE 225CS Tigershark Integration and Flight Demonstration2023
AM General HUMVEE Charge Hybrid Electric Vehicle Concept2023
HP Tuners Authorized Baker Engineering for GM "Global B" Tuning2024
Production Launch of Billet LS Cylinder Heads for Retail
CASE STUDIES
The Tribal Advantage
Baker Engineering is a 100% Tribally-owned, Native American SBA 8(a) small business of Waséyabek Development Company, LLC. As a Native American Corporation (NAC), Baker Engineering is afforded unique federal contracting advantages.
Connect With an Engineer
Whether you have a government or private project, connecting with an experienced Baker engineer is an excellent way to ensure that your technical requirements are understood.
Reach out to us, and we will set a meeting between your team and one of our qualified engineers, who can answer your questions.
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