Craig Gerndt Jr.

Craig Gerndt Jr. is a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer at Thorlabs, with a career spanning from July 2014 to the present, where responsibilities include supervising assembly floor operations, managing projects for operational improvement, and enhancing department capabilities through new tools and equipment. Previously, Craig held various roles at Thorlabs, including Mechanical Business Engineer and Engineering Technician, focusing on manufacturing management, client communications, testing, and data analysis. Craig's career began at Wagner Industries Inc as a Production Assistant, where contributions involved managing financial documents and inventory oversight. Craig holds an Executive Master of Business Administration and Technology Management from Stevens Institute of Technology, a Bachelor in Design in Industrial and Product Design from Kean University, and an Associate of Arts in the same field from County College of Morris.