Extol, Inc.
Ryan Jutila began their professional career in 2010 as a Maintenance employee at River Ridge Resort. In 2014, they joined Pridgeon & Clay, where they started as a Mechatronics Engineer Intern and later transitioned into the role of Specialty Products Process Engineer. In this position, they collaborated with Product Launch Engineers to develop products that meet design and quality requirements. Ryan also programmed Fanuc robots with integrated IPG laser sources for new product weld development and provided support during machinery installation, troubleshooting, capability runs, and production. Ryan joined Extol, Inc. in 2021 as a Mechanical Design Engineer and was promoted to Lead Mechanical Design Engineer in April 2023. No end dates are provided for their roles at Extol, Inc.
Ryan Jutila received their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ferris State University from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, they were a Dual Enrollment Student at Ferris State University from 2010 to 2012. In 2012, Ryan briefly studied Flight Science at Western Michigan University. Ryan completed their college preparation at Morley Stanwood Community Schools from 1999 to 2012. Additionally, they have obtained certifications as a Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO) from the Laser Institute of America in 2019 and in Handling Tool Operation and Programming from FANUC America Corporation in 2017.
Extol, Inc.
Extol is a manufacturing technology company that improves the way plastic products are made. We provide plastic assembly technology, custom automation, and engineering services across our customers' value stream. We work with our customers to develop a robust product and process solution through prototyping and testing. We also provide production equipment to meet their unique needs and then support that equipment globally. Our team is filled with smart, fun-loving, hard-working people with a passion for improving plastic products and creating great outcomes for our customers, ourselves, and our community. Our significant impact program empowers our employees to use a portion of our profits and resources to help those in need. Employees are encouraged to take additional paid time off (without spending their own vacation time) to use their time and talents to contribute to the needs of others. From humble beginnings in 1985, Extol has become a recognized supplier of high quality, standard and custom plastics-joining equipment. Approximately 90 employees work in our 53,400 square foot facility located in Zeeland, Michigan.