Summary
Erik Wienhold is a Process Engineer with 13 years of experience in aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and equipment engineering, currently driving process improvements at Pratt & Whitney. His career includes multi-year roles at Boeing and GE Aviation where he led materials and process ownership, NPI automation, and lab engineering for advanced engine components. He combines hands-on technical expertise in materials science (BS, MS) with practical automation and tooling experience to reduce cycle times and improve manufacturability. Based in Leipzig with U.S. work roots, he blends global perspective with deep industry-specific knowledge of combustion materials and production workflows. Notably, alongside engineering roles he has maintained self-employed software development activity, suggesting a knack for automation and bespoke tooling beyond standard process duties. He is adept at translating research and lab innovations into repeatable, production-ready processes.
13 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Virginia Tech
BS Materials Science and Engineering, BS Materials Science and Engineering at University of Maryland
Master of Science (MS) Materials Engineering, Master of Science (MS) Materials Engineering at University of Dayton
Calvert Hall College High School