Zach Guptill

About Zach Guptill

Engineer, Content Creator, Offroad Navigator and Race MechanicBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Grand Canyon UniversityWhat do you get when you mix a detail-oriented mechanical engineer with a full-throttle off-road racing enthusiast? A hands-on innovator who thrives at the intersection of precision and adventure. With eight years of SolidWorks expertise and nine years in manufacturing and prototyping, I’m just as comfortable tweaking CAD models as I am behind the wheel of a custom-built off-road rig.My career has taken me through design engineering, quality management, and advanced manufacturing, where I’ve developed a knack for transforming ambitious ideas into rock-solid realities. I’ve tackled everything from optimizing manufacturing processes and writing SOPs to leading root cause analyses and driving lean initiatives—always with a practical, results-driven mindset.I\'ve honed my skills in high-pressure, fast-paced environments where the stakes are high, and the solutions need to be flawless. These experiences shaped my love for collaboration, problem-solving, and chasing big, ambitious goals.When I’m not working on precision projects, you’ll find me diving into the adrenaline-packed world of off-road motorsports. Building, testing, and pushing vehicles (and myself) to the limit. It’s more than a hobby; it’s my creative playground and a constant reminder that innovation thrives where passion meets purpose.Let’s connect and talk shop—whether it’s about engineering solutions, career opportunity\'s, the perfect suspension setup, or where to find the best trails.

Experience

1. Manufacturing Process Engineer

   Cad Enterprises

   Apr 2025 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Serve as Project Lead for improving cell-based manufacturing systems at an AS9100 and ITAR compliant aerospace manufacturer, driving waste reduction and process efficiency across five active production cells, with expansion to six actively underway.• Delivered more than $4.4 million dollars in labor, production, and overhead savings by redesigning workflows through Lean manufacturing practices, 5S implementation, and tooling optimization.• Perform time studies, value stream mapping, cost analyses, and tooling evaluations to identify systemic inefficiencies and drive measurable improvement initiatives.• Partner with the Quality Director to document and standardize process changes, secure external customer approvals for revised procedures, and support FAI (First Article Inspection) requirements.• Identify gaps in manufacturing and labor management practices and contribute to the creation and implementation of corrective systems that provide long-term operational improvements.• Support New Product Development for key aerospace customers by operating CNC mills, EDM machines, 3D printers, optical comparators, and other critical equipment, while assisting on the shop floor to meet aggressive production goals and validate prototype processes.

Education

• Grand Canyon University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Project Management

• Grand Canyon University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

  2020