Jack Adkins
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 and business marketing launch activities at Baker Engineering.
Mark Dorner
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 from Michigan Technological University, with emphasis in Internal Combustion Engines. He has diversified design experience and has worked on projects for Caterpillar, Freightliner, AM General, and various defense applications. He... Noah Hopson
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, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metrology, and Product Development. Hopson has led design efforts on Opposed Piston Engines, high pressure common rail systems for small engines, micro scale turbochargers, lightweight turbochargers... Levi Roodvoets
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). Roodvoets currently serves as Engineering Manager at Baker Engineering while overseeing projects for commercial and defense customers. Roodvoets has led many Phase I and Phase II SBIR projects covering development... TJ Grimes
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 performance late model vehicles he has worked at Baker Engineering since 2008, specializing in late model engine tuning and full vehicle builds for GM, Ford, Mopar platforms. TJ’s passion for... Heidi Ortiz
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. Mrs. Ortiz studied Industrial Engineering at ITT Tech, with a focus in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing. Continued Education includes advanced blueprint reading, advanced GD&T, ISO9001 auditor and multiple coordinate... Shawn Knop
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 and Jedco prior to joining the team at Baker Engineering. He applies his experience and skill in Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, and Team Building. Knop is a veteran of the... Luke Wackerle
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 the robotics industry and quickly transitioned to the Aerospace industry for the next 15years. His roles included everything from manufacturing engineering and continuous improvement up to plant leadership. He holds...