Connor Oren

About Connor Oren

I’m a PMP-certified mechanical engineer with 8+ years of experience leading complex product development and technical programs—from lithium-ion aerospace batteries to high-strength composite materials.But beyond the Gantt charts, qualification testing, and vendor wrangling, I’ve learned my real skill is this:Turning technical chaos into structured, people-centered progress—without losing momentum, clarity, or integrityAcross startups and large organizations, I’ve led teams through ambiguity, tight timelines, and challenging constraints. Whether I’m managing five aerospace customer programs or coordinating a critical fuel heater redesign, I bring calm leadership, sharp execution, and an obsession with doing things the right way—even when no one’s watching.🧠 Core Strengths:Technical program leadership across R&D and full-production manufacturingSystems thinking, stakeholder communication, and schedule managementTools: MS Project, FEA, DFMEA, Jira, SolidWorks, ANSYSBridging technical and business needs through cross-functional collaboration What Drives Me:My work—and life—is grounded in values that matter:Honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior above allGiving back to the community through volunteering and keeping the needs of others in mind throughout executionEnvironmental consciousness in both design decisions and personal actionA deep commitment to equality and humanity, regardless of background or identityThese aren\'t just ideals—they guide how I show up in every meeting, design review, and program decision. Outside of Work- I’ve led volunteer event planning for ABSL and Cummins- I regularly tutor college students in engineering and math courses to stay sharp and support the next generation of problem-solvers- I served as president of my engineering fraternity- I thrive in environments where people care, and where leadership means service, not status- If you’re working on something that matters—and need someone who can help lead the way—I’d love to connect

Experience

1. Project Manager

   FIRST RF

   Feb 2026 — Present · Boulder, CO, US

Education

• University of Kentucky

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2013 — 2017

Skills

• Autocad
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (Dfmea)
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Minitab
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• English
• Event Planning
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Engineering
• Product Development
• Matlab
• Microsoft Word
• Ptc Creo
• Management
• Data Analysis