Kylan Mitchell

Background

About Kylan Mitchell

On a Mission to Bridge Design and Manufacturing with Scalable, Tested Solutions I’m a Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, and continuous improvement, supporting production and R&D functions at companies like AutoZone and Aluma Form. With a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University and FE (Mechanical) certification, I’ve contributed to high-impact initiatives involving tooling design, testing protocol development, root cause analysis, and process optimization. I thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and bring a detail-driven, systems-minded approach to solving complex technical problems. Key Career Highlights: Tooling Optimization: Redesigned foam gantries for a $5M line expansion, increasing equipment capacity for five arm lines and enabling full-scale installation. Production Readiness: Implemented SAE, ASTM, and ISO testing protocols across 20+ product lines. Producibility & Cost Savings: Engineered aluminum rolling solution that met specs and saved $1M+ in manufacturing costs. Quality Improvement: Issued corrective actions and led vendor collaboration efforts that reduced product defect rates and improved supplier compliance. Process Efficiency: Reduced testing turnaround time by 15% by standardizing procedures across third-party labs in the U.S, China, and India. Let’s Connect I’m always open to connecting with engineers, builders, and innovators who are passionate about designing better systems and driving production excellence. Feel free to reach out to talk shop, share ideas, or collaborate on future opportunities.