Gilman Precision Hires Application Engineer
Don Hunkel will help customers with customized linear and rotary motion applications.
Posted: January 21, 2017
In his new position, his role is to assist customers in overcoming engineering challenges and produce customized systems that achieve the desired application using high quality solutions.
Gilman Precision (Grafton, WI), a manufacturer of customized linear and rotary motion systems, has announced they have hired Donald Hunkel as their new application engineer. Having previously spent over ten years working on Gilman’s machinist team and combined with his additional 20-plus years of work in manufacturing engineering, Hunkel has a well-rounded knowledge of the company’s production process and customer relations. He began his career as a machinist and continued his education by earning a B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering.
“Don brings some unique skills to the application engineering team,” noted Chris Hetzer, the company’s chief executive officer. “With his manufacturing experience and education, he will be able to develop the best solution for our customers, utilizing our products. We are very excited to have him back.”
In his new position, Hunkel’s objective is to assist customers in overcoming engineering challenges and produce customized products that achieve the desired application using high quality solutions. He is excited to reconnect with the clientele and staff, and he values the opportunity to continue his career with the company.
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