Joe Barr

Joe Barr is a seasoned engineering professional currently serving as a Lead Test Engineer at GE Aviation since January 2022 and also holds the position of Design Engineer at siffron since May 2020. Previously, Joe worked as a Design Engineer at Diablo Furnaces, LLC, where notable achievements included a 40% reduction in scrap through statistical analysis and a 20% decrease in false failures during end-of-line testing. Joe's experience also encompasses a role as a Continuous Improvement Specialist at Regal Beloit Corporation and as an R&D Engineer at Miniature Precision Components, where contributions included designing testing equipment and developing automated tools to enhance lab efficiency. Joe began a career in engineering at Harley-Davidson Motor Company as an intern, where key accomplishments involved implementing new wheel technologies and creating manufacturing test gauges. Joe holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, earned in 2012.