Hudson Brann
Mechanical Engineer & Shop Foreman | CAD Design, Project Management, Manufacturing, CNC Operations, Inventory Control
- Role
- Engineer and Shop Foreman at Simply Displays
- Location
- Redondo Beach, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Hudson Brann
Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience in precision manufacturing, aerospace systems, and mechanical restoration. Skilled in CAD design, GD & T inspection, CNC machining, and preventive maintenance, with a track record of improving system reliability and workflow efficiency. Combines academic projects with industry internships to deliver practical engineering solutions, from spacecraft components to automotive restorations.
Experience
Engineer and Shop Foreman
Sep 2025 — Present · Gardena, CA, US
I combine engineering, project management, and shop leadership to keep operations efficient, safe, and client-focused. My role covers design, planning, execution, and delivery:Engineering & DocumentationCreate CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentationAssist with sales drawings and file all records digitallyTrack project progress through spreadsheets and logsClient & Vendor CommunicationProvide daily progress updates to clients and teamsCoordinate outsourcing and vendor follow-upTrack worker time and manage multiple projects to deadlinesMaterials & PricingBuild bills of materials (BOMs) from CADCalculate yields to optimize purchasingMaintain pricing spreadsheets and order materialsManage shop inventory to prevent shortagesShop & Inventory ManagementKeep the shop clean and organizedImplement labeling systems for tools, parts, and client samplesTrack and return client samples as neededMaintain machine parts inventory (blades, replacements, etc.)Equipment & MachineryEnsure routine preventive maintenance on all equipmentProgram and operate CNC and shop toolsTroubleshoot issues to minimize downtimeBack Shop LeadershipSupervise and schedule workforcePrioritize tasks to meet shipping schedulesMaintain a job board with photos to track progressVerify task completion and part countsEnsure proper breaks and oversee packaging and quality checksKey AchievementsDiscovered and replaced a broken part on the shop’s most critical machine, restoring operations.Diagnosed why the machine wasn’t using its full work area, corrected the fault, and documented the repair process to prevent repeat downtime.Improved organization through better storage, labeling, and documentation systems.Increased reliability with preventive maintenance schedules and repair guides.
Education
El Camino College
Associate's degree, Mathematics and General Physics
2020 — 2022
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
Redondo Union High School
High School Diploma
2016 — 2020
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