Joshua D. Cryer

About Joshua D. Cryer

Joshua D. Cryer’s ability to see the whole picture of a situation is rare in today\'s workplace. This picture includes driving safe work conditions for the operator and staff, while applying modern data acquiring and analyzing techniques to foster sustainable growth, reduce cost and exceed customer demand. Mr. Cryer engages the manufacturing, industrial and utility sectors through safety, process optimization, cost reduction, efficient engineering design and servient leadership. He is resilient in problem solving at many organizational levels. These qualities position him to manage projects, personnel, equipment, and a dynamic, fast-paced operation.Mr. Cryer is no stranger to the long hours and hazardous environments inherent to spaces such as the steel industry, oil refineries and now the nuclear power plant. He has certifications from OSHA, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (CDL) and the Project Management Institute (PMP®). Mr. Cryer has also held certifications in Electric Arc Flash and CPR/First Aid. These acknowledgements compliment his formal education and dual degrees in Engineering and Spanish. He proactively diversifies his knowledgebase to stay current with the needs of an ever-changing industrial marketplace. During the past (24) years, Joshua has proven his ability to learn in a formal/academic setting as well as from the men and women who fabricate tractor-trailers, pour molten steel, and transport domestic energy. These interactions have helped him mature as an effective communicator and realize the interplay between the practical aspects of the manufacturing environment and the empirical demands of a global energy economy.As a successful agent of change, Joshua D. Cryer, PMP is well positioned to lead Custom Magnetics, INC.

Experience

1. VP of Engineering and Sales

   Custom Magnetics, Inc.

   Sep 2024 — Present · North Manchester, IN, US

   Vice President of Engineering & Sales at Custom Magnetics, Inc.Greater Fort Wayne Metropolitan AreaAt Custom Magnetics, Inc.(CMI), a family-owned business with 50+ years of experience, I lead both the Engineering and Sales departments, driving growth and innovation. As an ISO 9001-certified company, we are recognized for our engineering expertise and commitment to quality in designing custom transformers and coils.My Role:Engineering Leadership: I lead the engineering team in developing high-quality, custom solutions. Our capabilities include layer-wound transformers, self-supporting coils, toroidal windings, R-core, ferrite, and silicon steel cores, serving diverse industries with low and high-frequency needs.Production Support: I provide strategic oversight and support for production, optimizing processes and ensuring quality. I led the ERP system implementation of MIE Trak Pro across multiple sites. I also guide Lean Six Sigma activities like VSM [value stream mapping] to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.Sales & Growth: I manage our partnership with JRP [Jim Rohn Process] to strategically target new markets. We focus on securing new business and strengthening relationships with key decision-makers in procurement and engineering.Market Expansion: Leading our integration with Frenetic.ai, we are expanding into EV chargers, renewable energy, and high-frequency transformer markets, allowing us to serve these sectors more effectively.About Custom Magnetics, Inc:CMI specializes in custom transformers and coils for industries like power generation, renewable energy, automotive, and electronics. We provide:Current, High Voltage, and Audio TransformersIgnition CoilsR-Core Transformers, just to name a few!Let’s Connect:If you’re seeking a partner with proven expertise in custom magnetics, let’s discuss how CMI can support your next project with precision and reliability.

Education

• Tecnológico de Monterrey

  Spanish Language and Literature

  2005 — 2006

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  Master of Engineering - MEng, Power Systems Engineering

  2020 — 2023

• Indiana University Bloomington

  B.A., Modern Foreign Language (Spanish)

  2003 — 2009

• Purdue University

  B.S., Electrical Engineering

  2002 — 2007